Squeeze Box
The Who
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Mama's got a squeeze box She wears on her chest And when daddy comes home He never gets no rest 'Cause she's playing all night And the music's all right Mama's got a squeeze box Daddy never sleeps at night Well the kids don't eat And the dog can't sleep There's no escape from the music In the whole damn street 'Cause she's playing all night And the music's all right Mama's got a squeeze box Daddy never sleeps at night She goes in and out and in And out and in and out and in and out She's playing all night And the music's all right Mama's got a squeeze box Daddy never sleeps at night She goes, squeeze me, come on and squeeze me Come on and tease me like you do I'm so in love with you Mama's got a squeeze box Daddy never sleeps at night She goes in and out and in and out And in and out and in and out 'Cause she's playing all night And the music's all right Mama's got a squeeze box Daddy never sleeps at night
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Written by: PETE TOWNSHEND
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
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11 facts about this song
Songwriter"Squeeze Box" was written by Pete Townshend, the principal songwriter for the English rock band, The Who.
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AlbumThe song is featured on album "The Who By Numbers," which was released in October 1975 as the group's seventh studio album.
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Chart Performance"Squeeze Box" was a commercial success, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Instrument ReferenceThe title "Squeeze Box" refers to an accordion or a concertina, both of which are colloquially referred to as "squeezeboxes."
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Double MeaningTownshend admitted that the song was filled with double entendre to add to its humorous tone, making it simultaneously risque and family-friendly.
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Cover Versions"Squeeze Box" has been covered by many artists like Johnny Paycheck, Boots Randolph and Tony Rice.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, the track was rarely performed live by The Who after their 1980 tour.
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InfluencePete Townshend reportedly wrote "Squeeze Box" in an attempt to create a track that would appeal to radio station programmers and become a hit single.
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TV ShowIn 2016, Townshend’s personal music-publishing company mentioned that the song "Squeeze Box" would be the title of a new musical show featuring The Who’s songs.
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Use in Popular CultureThe song has also been featured in several TV series, like "The Simpsons" and "Classic Albums: The Who – Who's Next." It was used in movies like "Grudge Match" and "The Conjuring 2" as well.
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Music Style"Squeeze Box" exemplifies The Who's rock style from the 70s, combining elements of folk and country music, along with their traditional rock sound.
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