Producer REPLACED Lead Singer with BACKUP Vocalist for 1 Song-Became 80s Classic

Producer REPLACED Lead Singer with BACKUP Vocalist for 1 Song-Became 80s Classic | Professor Of Rock

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It’s one of the most well-known classics of the 80s but… it wasn’t actually a hit. It stopped just sort of the top 40. #41 in fact…New Wave classic Tempted by The Squeeze was an interesting one... the band recorded it with their longtime lead singer Glenn Tilbrook and then when Elvis Costello came in to produce the record, he didn’t like the lead singer's approach so he had the whole thing re-recorded using a guest vocalist named Paul Carrack who had a hit with How Long with Ace and then later had several solo hits as well as many with the band Mike and the Mechanics including in the living years. Carack was only with the band for one record. He nailed it and one iconic line from the song became so popular that fans threw toothbrushes on stage at the band whenever it was performed. Get the inside story of this classic next.
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In 1980, the band Squeeze began drafting the schematic for their 4th studio album East Side Story. The record was conceived as an ambitious double (four-sided) LP- that would be produced by some of music’s biggest names at that time, including Sir Paul McCartney, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, and Elvis Costello.
McCartney had to bow out early, and the sessions with Lowe & Edmonds were inconsequential, except for “Quintessence,” a track produced by Edmonds that ended up being the first song on the record. The exception to names on the producer's wish list was Elvis Costello. Elvis was VERY enthusiastic about working with Squeeze- having been a big fan of their earlier releases.
Elvis ended up being hired as the co-producer of East Side Story, along with engineer Roger Bechirian.
By the 80s, Elvis was already an international star with 4 successful albums under his belt, and Bechirian was no slouch either. Roger worked on records with Nick Lowe, Dave Edmonds, The Undertones, as well as Elvis Costello, & Squeeze.
Elvis proved to be invaluable- not only with the technical aspects of the job but in keeping the band focused. Normally, the five band members of Squeeze would take their sweet time recording a record, spending far too many hours drinking at a nearby pub.
But, Costello was an austere taskmaster during the recording sessions, pushing the band outside their comfort zone. Elvis was even adamant about the band making changes in their diet so the band members would have more energy.
During the early stages of the East Side sessions, the group lost keyboardist extraordinaire Jools Holland, who left Squeeze to pursue a solo career and become a TV personality- occasionally reuniting with the band on later recordings and special live engagements. Replacing Holland was veteran Paul Carrack- an accomplished musician who had most recently completed a stint with Roxy Music, and was the lead vocalist for the ephemeral band Ace.

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@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Poll: Speaking of Paul Carrack...Who is your pick for the most under appreciated singer of the rock era?

@catherine6653 Жыл бұрын

Andy Bell- Erasure Jim Kerr- Simple Minds

@davidnorman6887 Жыл бұрын

Burton Cummings. So.damn.good.

@gordoh7634 Жыл бұрын

Paul Rodgers

@davidellis5141 Жыл бұрын

Colin Moulding From XTC ..

@flavellinator Жыл бұрын

Tony Lewis

@JFHeroux 6 ай бұрын

Paul Carrack is one of the most underrated singers of all times. People hear Mike + the Mechanics, Squeeze or Ace and immediately recognize some of their favorite songs... but most can't link them to one singer. Most people don't have the ear to recognize a singer's voice just by listening to it. That's why only singers who stayed with the same band (or sang under their own name) for a while enjoy popular recognition.

@cloudbudget Жыл бұрын

Benjamin Orr is never mentioned as an excellent lead singer. Many of the beloved songs by the cars are sung by the late great Benjamin Orr. Previously I thought Rick Ocasek sang lead on all Cars songs. Not so. Benjamin Orr was also a wonderful person. A good looking rock star without one jerk bone in his body. Mad respect to Benjamin Orr.

@Orlandoguy2359Prods Жыл бұрын

I bought his solo album too. Loved Ben!

@DistantKarma1 Жыл бұрын

Ocasek actually said whenever they had a song needing a REAL singer, they gave it to Ben.

@jonnyroxx7172 Жыл бұрын

Ben Orr had a beautiful voice. He really made the song Drive work, along with everything else he sang. My favorite pop rock singer ever. Gone way too soon.

@jonnyroxx7172 Жыл бұрын

@terry boswell Ben was the Rockstar (along with the lead guitarist) but the goofy looking dude was the brains and the songwriter. They were a great band.

@TL2354 Жыл бұрын

Not happy respect?

@BillBurnette Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack nails everything he sings!

@LSwick-ss6nm Жыл бұрын

Dude! I never realized he sang all these songs....I am blown away and now hear them so very differently. No wonder you are the Professor!

@andyjackson304 Жыл бұрын

My dad loved the song "Living Years" by Mike and the Mechanics. He was always moved by the verse about not being there when his father passed away, and he didn't get to tell him all the things he had to say as that verse really rang true with my dad. My grandfather was his hero, just as my dad was mine. In May of last year, my dad had a massive stroke. We were told by the Dr's at his age that there was not much they could do except make sure he was comfortable in his last hours or days. He was moved to hospice house after 2 days in the hospital. On the following Wednesday, my niece was coming in from out of town to see him, as she was the only person who hadn't been able to spend any time with him since his stroke. That morning, as my wife and I were going to hospice house, " Living Years" came on the radio. I knew at that moment that my Dad was going to move on that day as he would be at peace after my niece got to see him. He was just waiting for her to say her goodbyes. Everyone left hospice house around 5 pm. At 5:15 p.m., as my wife and I were pulling in our driveway, I received a call from hospice house that my Dad had passed on about 5 minutes after we all left. " Living Years" always held a special place in my heart, but it now it means so much more to me. I was there when my father passed away, and I did get to tell him all the things I had to say. He was my hero, the man I aspire to be like, and a wonderful father and even greater man. I'm so thankful that I was given those extra moments with him, just so he could know what he meant to me in his living years.

@wyattfamily8997 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully said.

@hollymartins6913 Жыл бұрын

This song is a classic that never gets stale! Squeeze was so hip they glowed in the dark. One of my favorite bands of all time, Paul Carrack is fantastic, and Elvis Costello is a genius.

@suekoppers1270 Ай бұрын

Glenn Tillbrook is the best Squeeze vocalist

@TheSlowoldman Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack is a treasure..... he becomes the jewel in everything he touches. Tempted is a great song, but when you mentioned Living Years, it brought tears to my eyes. A good friend and former brother in law lost a life long battle with addiction and that is the song my niece had played at his memorial. He fought for years and had become clean but just got tired of the fight and left us. I will always remember Mike when that song comes on.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for sharing Bud.

@TheSlowoldman Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Thanks for bringing Mike back a bit today. After the tears came a few smiles and memories.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

@@TheSlowoldman Awesome.

@hughwright1860 Жыл бұрын

Loved this segment Adam! My underrated singer is Brad Delp.

@jillwklausen Жыл бұрын

My condolences for your loss, Bud. May music be filling his soul now.

@dustykeele Жыл бұрын

Has Paul Carrack ever been featured on "Live From Daryl's House"? Now that would be a hell of a show!

@b5maddog Жыл бұрын

In the living years played a HUGE part in my life. I used to always say “I love you” to my parents as a kid but when I got into my teens, a friend of mine overheard me saying it to them. He said I’m too old to say that anymore. I believed him. But when I first heard that song I began telling my parents I loved them everyday all the time. I’m forever grateful for that song. Changed my life for the better.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I’m 17 and I will always tell people “I love you” until the day I die.

@b5maddog Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 awesome!

@ssimpalamark Жыл бұрын

Was a big fan of Paul’s voice for many years without realizing all the different groups he sang for . Wasn’t till the living years that I put Paul with squeeze and Ace .

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I would have never known that until I discovered the Living Years as well.

@tra779 Жыл бұрын

I saw Glen Tilbrook in concert last year, he performed Tempted solo. Tilbrook is one of the most underrated signers of that era and an amazing guitar player! The solo on Another Nail in my Heart it's one of my faves

@flavellinator Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack- so underrated and underappreciated in the 80s... All the bands at the local bar were playing "Tempted" back in '82... "Don't Shed a Tear" is of one of my favorite songs of 1987!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Same here. Need to track him down for a long interview.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He’s a great dude.

@yallainrite3658 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Yes you do. He's a legend in my book.

@robster7316 Жыл бұрын

So glad that you featured the great Paul Carrick in today’s installment! He’s never got his proper due given the huge musical contributions he’s made over the decades. A lovely guy and an incredible vocalist who’s still touring and still sounds great. Quite the personal spiritual experience you had there, Adam. Wonderful segment!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robster! Always great hearing from you!

@robster7316 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Seen this PC performance? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLCIkrmD15qqYoE.html

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to meet him someday. Or at least I’d love Professor to meet and interview him.

@gilguajardo7808 Жыл бұрын

Holy Cow… I knew the name Paul Carrack, and even recognized his face, but had no idea he was the voice behind so many songs I know and admire, including the perfection that is Tempted! ❤️ What an educational video this was!

@paulcarr5918 Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack is just outright great. Silent Running is one of those gems that many people forget about, and the younger generation seems to have never heard. I think both the song and the video hold up very well in this day and age.

@aussernllc Жыл бұрын

Silent Running is an 80's master.

@tedmackey5587 Жыл бұрын

Well said

@kb9788 Жыл бұрын

I played the SOB on the radio in 1975 “How Long”. Guy just has a ton of talent. Timothy B Schmidt in comparison with Paul’s version sounds like a cat stuck in a wire fence, can we say wimpy?.

@waitakereman Жыл бұрын

Your on the money and about ace

@waitakereman Жыл бұрын

The Indians send signals from the rocks above the park

@kamz4576 Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack- The Man with the Golden Voice!😍 One of my favorites!🥰

@michaelfinley6552 Жыл бұрын

The lyric was pure poetry. "Your body gets much closer. I fumble for the clock, alarmed by the seduction. I wish that it would stop." And the delivery was pure soul.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

So true.

@stevem-h3562 Жыл бұрын

Difford was a brilliant lyricist. Bloody brilliant. That kind of storytelling lyric is so hard to write.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It’s a SMOOTH line.

@BClarke Жыл бұрын

Exactly the lyrics that always stuck the most with me. Just a great song.

@MadKenz819 Жыл бұрын

Listen to In Quintessence from same album, imagery abounds. The whole album is so good, Labelled with Love, Messed Around…the is the album that made me a fan

@investigator77 Жыл бұрын

I was crazy about Squeeze in the very early 80's, when I was a music store manager in Toronto. I loved most of the New Wave music of that era, but Squeeze was neck and neck with the Police for my favourite band. Paul Carrack was fabulous on this album, and particularly on Tempted. His voice is so recognizable, and has such a pure, soulful voice. I love these guys!! Thanks Adam, you bring all of my favourites back to life and remind me again how much I loved them.

@alansibley8289 Жыл бұрын

I was in college when I first heard Tempted. I was lying in bed listening to the radio and the song quickly got my attention. After the song finished and the DJ announced the title and the band, I hopped up and drove to the record store and bought my first copy on vinyl. Love. This. Song! Thanks for the great video :) #goodTimes

@floydmills8963 Жыл бұрын

WOW, thank you professor for helping us remember the songs that the radio has forgotten. It's episodes like this that I truly treasure. Peace and love y'all 🤟

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks Floyd!

@dranet47 Жыл бұрын

If there was ever a perfect song, this is it. I always tell people that Paul Carrack is everyone's favorite singer and don't even realize it.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

That's a cool way of saying it. So true. Thanks Dranet!

@ReverendDr.Thomas Жыл бұрын

No.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Haha, I feel you there!

@itisjustmedude Жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize, I’m stunned that I didn’t.

@adamhansen5022 Жыл бұрын

Some work buddies and I went to see Squeeze on a mid-90s tour. First Avenue in Minneapolis. There was a good 20-25 minutes in between the opener band and them, and while the anticipation built, I said hey, I think that that’s Paul Carrack hanging out down there in front of the stage. Sure enough, it was! We went down just to say hi and how much we loved him and were stoked to see he was with them on this tour. He was such a sweet guy, had all the time in the world for us. The show was great, one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to, and you can bet that Tempted brought the house down!

@AudioFileZ Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack, the voice, produced by Elvis Costello with Tilbrook and Dillford is a pretty potent combination. I've got to say Costello was bold to do what he felt needed to be done to make Tempted the classic it is now agreed to be. Great story with a happy ending. I remember MTV giving the song solid exposure to a youthful US audience to whom it clicked. Again, more great content and it's always great when Carrack gets his proper due as one of the great voices of rock and soul.

@txtamaman Жыл бұрын

The living years rips my heart out..I lost my dad at 19... that was over 30 years ago and it describes our relationship so perfectly

@bookrisingisclosed Жыл бұрын

Loved everything Carrack did. With Squeeze, Ace, solo and of course, Mike + the Mechanics. Just fantastic singer.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

One of my top 5 most underrated voices ever.

@paulcarr5918 Жыл бұрын

His version of Love Will Keep Us Alive is excellent too. He was originally supposed to do it for a project with Timothy B. Schmit and Don Felder, but as luck would have it hell froze over lol.

@riobravomultimedia4104 Жыл бұрын

He tours with Clapton now…I saw him play with EC in austin in 2013. It was awesome. They did “How Long”….Doyle Bramhall ll on guitar. Sooooo damn good…

@oldgold5848 Жыл бұрын

This is like a version if rock family trees! Many thanks Prof! Please do some stuff on the late great Terry Hall....much missed.

@deckenneth Жыл бұрын

AMEN! Thrilled that Paul is getting a little love.

@coolmickey68 Жыл бұрын

best concert I ever seen, Elvis and Squeeze together..electric

@scottburton9701 Жыл бұрын

I was surprised that "Tempted" wasn't a bigger hit-It's still awesome all these years later.

@khkartc 9 ай бұрын

People don’t realize just how good that first Ace album (“Five A Side”) was. “How Long” was just one of four or five really good songs. Carrack was the clear star of the group, but Ace had a great ensemble sound.

@stuffnuns Жыл бұрын

Living Years. O man, that song hit me so hard. My dad had just died, and that song, with Carrack’s vocal, nailed the feelings roiling inside me.

@dougpeters1625 Жыл бұрын

this is one of my all-time favorite songs, thanks for sharing the history of how it came together. You rock, Professor!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@davidharper6276 Жыл бұрын

Every time I play one of your videos, I end up adding song after song and band after band to my playlists. Great stories, and great music! Many thanks

@kingjames8283 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for finally featuring Paul Carrack (misspelled as Carrick on your video) extensively as his vocals are so beautiful. Every time I hear any song where he is singing, my volume control automatically goes way up. When he sings How Long, I sing along with him as I can match his range and inflection on that song. Paul Carrack is a diamond in the musical world and I am thankful for his contribution.

@bwd9241 Жыл бұрын

One of the best voices ever. Thank you POR for all you do. Love this channel.

@lastzeen Жыл бұрын

Hey Adam, Just a quick note to thank you for all the really interesting videos. I recognize it takes a lot of time and passion to create each one. Keep doing what you're doing, okay? You are very much appreciated and I look forward to each new episode.

@Code.Name.V Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@davidh3726 Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack's 80's solo album, One Good Reason, is one of my favorites of the era. A truly under-rated vocalist! Great story, Adam.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@victoriastarzec Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!! Button off my Shirt stays in my head, even to this day

@ArthurAllen2 Жыл бұрын

I loved his first solo album, Suburban Voodoo, so much that I was tempted to buy the sheet music for several of the songs from the album. Turned out I went to a music store and there was a complete sheet music book of the album still sitting on the shelf for 10 years since it was published in 1982. And it was still for sale for $10 even though newer books cost more. I never did learn to play piano like I had hoped.

@SilverSeal Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this history of Paul Carrack. I've loved his various songs AND DIDN'T KNOW WHO HE WAS OR THEY WERE ALL HIM! Seriously, Ace and Squeeze! Holy F-bomb my mind is blown. THANK YOU

@RC32Smiths01 Жыл бұрын

What a profound and legendary career. Adapting and going off of so much material in those decades makes for a timeless musician.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Agreed RC32!

@RC32Smiths01 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Cheers!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He’s such a great singer.

@JeffreyKB Жыл бұрын

Man you are so good at these song / musician analysis. You always make it so interesting. Great job.

@rickcarter4417 Жыл бұрын

Blown away that you can riff all that detail without cue cards or a teleprompter. Just straight from the heart. Impressive!

@vinny9840 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful breakdown on the tune, Squeeze and Carrack. Thank you so much!

@davidlaw689 Жыл бұрын

Squeeze were criminally underrated ! Gems like " Cool For Cats " , " Annie Get Your Gun " and " Up The Junction " for me cemented them as one of the best groups to emerge in the late 1970s. Awesome work once again PoR !!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@markglabinski526 Жыл бұрын

Love “Annie”. But my favorite has to be “ Pulling Mussels From The Shell”. Great memories!

@spanishpeaches2930 Жыл бұрын

@@markglabinski526 pulling mussels....oer...i wonder what they were inferring?

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Love these songs.

@TheSlowoldman Жыл бұрын

Another favorite Squeeze song for me is Black Coffee in Bed.

@Fiona2254 Жыл бұрын

Tempted is such a great song and it doesn’t get old. Everything about it I like.

@KristaHarrisSB Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Love how you tell the story of this song. Squeeze has always been a favorite of mine. ❤️

@tnrodgers Жыл бұрын

So glad you did this show on Squeeze. LOVE Tempted! Stiff competition at the top, but the cream always rises. Love the opening keyboard nite, the lyrics, the bluesy sound. Thanks Adam!

@bicyclist2 Жыл бұрын

I remember hearing these songs back in the day, but didn't know any of the story behind them. I had no idea who Paul Carrack was until now. Great content as usual. Thank you.

@ReggieandMiloTheCat Жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this one! As a fan of the band, I have always wondered how this collaboration came about. Paul Carrack and Elvis Costello are two of my favorite “blue-eyed soul” singers along with Van Morrison.

@dawnkent2092 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites, and most underrated from the 80’s. Thanks for recognizing this one!

@jean-francoisrobitaille6560 Жыл бұрын

As a music teacher, I absolutely love your channel. As a gen X, you send me down nostalgia lane. Tempted is a big part of my teenage soundtrack. It was a huge hit in Montreal getting very good airtime on CHOM FM.

@briansiegel23 Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack is a terrific vocalist. I'm hoping that you could cover The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics. The song gives me chills everytime I listen to it.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It’s a MASTERPIECE.

@txtamaman Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 it truly is a masterpiece!

@BillBurnette Жыл бұрын

Can’t listen to it without getting choked up- a masterpiece!

@onemuckypup9823 10 ай бұрын

The Living Years makes me cry every time I hear it. Our brother had it for his funeral - that totally crushed me. Beautiful song.

@muels62 Жыл бұрын

This is the reason I love your show so much insight. You're right I didn't know the name but I have heard his voice forever. Great show!!!!!!

@scottenriquez1930 Жыл бұрын

As usual, well done Prof. Thanks for all the research and little gems you dig up.

@Kensingtonlane Жыл бұрын

A friend at MSU in ‘87 tried to teach me the definition of “head voice” on the line “HOOOOO! Tempted…”. You don’t want to attempt this song vocally until you are thoroughly warmed up. Carrack’s head voice is my favorite in all of rock.

@davefordavefor Жыл бұрын

Great episode. I didn’t know anything about Paul Carrack. So many great songs.And, thanks for sharing your story relating to Tempted. Great stuff.

@richardpaczynski5486 9 ай бұрын

Thank you professor for this outstanding piece on Tempted. I recently re-discovered this gem when I chance encountered the original video with Carrack on the Hammond and the 3 British chicks dancing in the background. That voice of his ! So soulful and so powerful. Watching your piece opened my eyes to the many memorable Carrack songs, including How Long with Ace, Living Years, etc. Thanks again and keep the great work coming.

@jamesoneavatar8644 Жыл бұрын

I love Mike + The Mechanics. I never knew he was the singer of so many other great songs

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Silent Running... Classic.

@Elwaves2925 Жыл бұрын

I recommend checking his other stuff out if you like his voice.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

He was the miracle that they needed.

@justacynic Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I see what you did there. ;-)

@007ndc Жыл бұрын

He and the late Paul Young (not the Every time you go away singer) shared lead vocals for Mike and the Mechanics

@jillwklausen Жыл бұрын

Adam, I had no idea it was the same guy singing lead vocals on all those incredible songs. I LOVE "How Long" by Ace, and even had their cassette. And I simply can't believe that "Tempted" wasn't higher on the charts because it was played repeatedly on radio in St. Louis. You literally couldn't go a day without hearing it played several times. Maybe we just had better stations in The Lou (KSHE, anyone?). 😂 Thank you so much for this back story. I love knowing he was the voice behind so many songs I love! Have an excellent day!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Right? Paul Carrack has done so much in the past four decades.

@frankbrackney Жыл бұрын

Kudo's for placing the spotlight on one of the best vocalists. Paul's work with Mike & the Mechanics is unmatched & his solo 1989 album Groove Approved release, is one of the most overlooked and underrated albums of the latter 80's. Fantastic from start to finish. Keep the great videos coming!

@debtorres7793 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this episode dedicated to Mr. Paul Carrack. I have been listening to his wonderful voice for years. Thanks Professor ❤

@SVTFan65 Жыл бұрын

Love Paul Carrack. Speaking of songs at the center of impactful life events, for me that would be Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel. He sings it to a girl, but for me it was very different listening where the lyrics became a personal message from God. I was at a very low point in my life and feeling like a huge failure. I was eating alone in a restaurant and that song came on. That opening line "Don't go changing to try and please me. You never let me down before". I'm sitting there crying through the whole song, especially the line at the end of the bridge, "What will it take till you believe in me the way that I believe in you". I can never hear that song as intended again.

@RobReedMusic Жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I learned that Squeeze's "Tempted" was sung by the same guy who sung Mike and the Mechanic's "The Living Years." Thanks, Professor!

@KP-mb9jx 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for featuring Paul Carrack, he's such an underrated musical talent with an amazing voice. . I feel fortunate enough to have seen him live several times and met him briefly too, what an absolutely lovely, humble man.

@raymontoya6734 Жыл бұрын

Love this song. Paul's vocals are legendary. Followed his career throughout. Tempted is a song I never got enough of. Know every lyric. Great job!

@stephenhanft1226 Жыл бұрын

While it didn't go very high on the pop charts, "Tempted" became a classic, memorable, 80's song thanks to heavy airplay on MTV. "How Long" is a terrific pop/rock song from the 70's. Love both songs. Didn't know the same guy sang lead on both songs. Paul Carrack is an excellent singer and deserves more recognition for his outstanding work.

@lawrencedavis4406 Жыл бұрын

To me it's kinda weird that Paul's career lasted as long as it has because the Ace stuff seems like a whole other era and a long period in between that & his 80s stuff...he must have been really young in Ace, 20s, while in his 30s in the 80s, which would make him in his 70s now...what a great long career!!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

More people should say his name out loud. Seriously, most people don’t realize he has the chops.

@CUtigerz97 Жыл бұрын

Tempted was/is a great song. I remember when this was first being played on M-TV. It wasn't my typical genre but the powerful, soulful vocals grabbed you and it had a great rhythm.

@e.regular3501 Жыл бұрын

I was watching this and was at the part where you are talking about Paul's previous hits and contributions and I was so hoping you'd mention "Over My Shoulder" and was so happy you did! There's just something about that song for me, even more than all his other great great songs that just hits DEEP. I know for me it will always be a favorite. :)

@brandenwilson4378 Жыл бұрын

This is why I love your channel. I love those songs and had no idea who that was singing.

@hugome778 Жыл бұрын

Great episode! I love Squeeze. My favorites are Black Coffee in Bed, Another Nail in my Heart, and Piccadilly. I remember rewinding the tape over and over to try to figure out the lyrics for Piccadilly. The British slang and accent made it so hard to understand, but the song is so catchy.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Like Adam said, these songs are so fun to listen to.

@tinoyb9294 Жыл бұрын

This and Black Coffee In Bed are 80s classics.

@heidichristensen7919 Жыл бұрын

Love this story! Tempted and Black Coffee in Bed were staples in my dorm in the early 80s. Didn’t know the back story. Thank you as always Adam!

@jwhowsezjwhowsez5448 Жыл бұрын

I use to hear this song all the time in my late teens. Listen to classic Rock station. Crazy how there's a story behind every song! Fkin love your channel!!

@AndyPanda9 Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack is just such a natural musician. So much soul in his vocals and his playing on Hammond B3 is a master class in chord voicing. I had played "How Long" in my band back when it first came out and then a few years later when I heard Tempted I had to work out those chords on the B3. The chord progression in the verses and how they are voiced is sheer genius!

@markr9062 Жыл бұрын

This filled in a lasting concert memory for me. Saw Roger Waters on the Radio KAOS tour in the 80s. There was no opening act, but there was a keyboard sitting in the stage. Nearing show time, someone walks out, sits at the keyboard and cranks out Tempted, then leaves the stage. It was obviously the guy who sang it originally. Now thanks to the Professor, and the internets, I know and have confirmed it was Paul Carrack. Thanks for bringing that memory back!

@nationaltrevor255 Жыл бұрын

@Mark R I saw Waters at Wembley Arena on the Radio KAOS tour and I remember Carrack doing that! He was a member of Waters’ band on that tour as was Andy Fairweather-Low. That opener of "Tempted" has always stuck in my memory. The rest of the show was bloody good too! Nice one..👍

@christinetarquin3773 Жыл бұрын

Professor...You even bought a novel AND perfume. You're one that lives true to yourself. You listen 👂 to your heart, then acknowledge it by buying a novel and perfume. How awesome.

@handlzus7018 Жыл бұрын

Heard it when it came out for 3 days on a long weekend at the Beach the summer of 81. The song forever stamped in my brain and brings back an incredible time. Thanks

@jorgeb555 Жыл бұрын

I’ve often wondered why Glenn Tilbrook did not sing that song. He is one of my favorite all-time vocalists. Now I know the rest of the story!

@FoulOwl2112 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for featuring Paul C! It's amazing how many people aren't more familiar with him. Ive been on a deep dive into his work since last September. I lost my mom to cancer the day after her 74th birthday. I found myself drawn to his voice. Something about it was just comforting to me.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. His voice has so much power!

@andrewpersac897 Жыл бұрын

My mom passed just a week after her 80th birthday, sorry for your loss as well....

@FoulOwl2112 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewpersac897 Thank you all very much

@FoulOwl2112 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 thank you very much

@KerryPetersen Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the exposition on Paul Carrack, I love his songs and never knew who sang them. The living years always reminds me of my own father because this song came out early enough to enable me to have that kind of relationship with my dad BEFORE it was too late. It brings years to my eyes when I hear it now , now that my dad has passed. Beautiful.

@EdDanaGuitar Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite 80's songs! Loved all the stuff all the people involved did in the 80's!

@Elwaves2925 Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack has a fantastic and very underrated voice. It's instantly recognisable to me and I remember being happy to hear Mike Rutherford was using him with The Mechanics. He has one of my favourite singing voices out there and Tempted is a great track. As well as those other acts, he can also lay claim to having worked with two Paul Youngs - the Mechanics one and the Wherever I Lay My Hat one.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

That's right. A lot of people think they're the same person. Thanks Elwaves!

@Elwaves2925 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock So did I until I heard Paul of The Mechanics sing.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I always get confused whenever someone says Paul Young, and I immediately sing to them “Come Back and Stay.”

@Elwaves2925 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Great song. I hope Adam can get around to covering him, he had one of the great voices, very soulful.

@lawrencedavis4406 Жыл бұрын

And we lost the Mike one quite a few years ago...before Mike, he was the lead singer in UK band Sad Cafe, who had a new wave-era hit in "La Di Da"...but big fan of the other Paul Young, another quite underrated UK new wave/soul singer/stylist/occasional writer...saw him live a few years ago on a coheadlining bill with Midge Ure...amazing show...

@jeffreymore6799 Жыл бұрын

Paul Carrack definitely tops the list for the soulful sound. What an excellent choice to bring him to your collaboration if the best ever. Thanks for another lunch time listen for me anyway.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening Jeffrey!

@Zukadog Жыл бұрын

I supported Paul a few years back, I told him ‘singing in front of you is like playing keepy uppy in front of Pele’. Lovey guy.. and yes, a fantastic voice.

@Mr1Blacktooth Жыл бұрын

This video was an eye-opener for me, but I’m not just thinking about Paul Carrack. I found your presentation of this subject to be completely immersive. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you sir.

@ambadale Жыл бұрын

A song that stops me in my tracks every time I hear it, for parallels in my own life, but mostly because it came on the radio as my family drove home from a Manhattan burn center where my father passed away after a horrific traffic accident. A bittersweet ballad, forever.

@ronaldmccloskey8850 Жыл бұрын

Squeeze should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

@pilotdawn1661 8 ай бұрын

Love this channel - and this is an example because I never heard of this song. GREAT video.

@LQOTW Жыл бұрын

Another super interesting and informative episode, Professor! What a surprise to know that Paul Carrick's voice is behind so many great songs!

@MichaelB769 Жыл бұрын

I discovered Paul when I heard Don’t Shed a Tear on the radio and bought the single. Over time, I discovered how many other songs he performed vocals on and was really surprised. One of them I was wondering if you’d have mentioned is the song ‘Romance’ from a movie called Sing (from 1989, not the newer animated movie) that didn’t do too well at the box office, but did feature Lorraine Bracco who went on to have a role in The Sopranos. Romance is a duet with Paul and Terri Nunn from the group Berlin; definitely worth a listen! For a movie that most people have never heard of, I was surprised the soundtrack included vocals by Paul and Terri, Mickey Thomas, Kevin Cronin, Michael Bolton, Patti Labelle, and Art Garfunkel. The song that came closest to popularity was Birthday Suit by Johnny Kemp.

@robertmorgan6534 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised there was no mention of Paul Carrack's second solo album, released the year after Squeeze's "Eastside Story". It included his first chart hit as a solo artist, "I Need You", which peaked at #37 in the US in October 1982. It was a great collection of soulful pop songs and really showcased his vocal talent. It was also produced by Nick Lowe and even included a song penned by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook. Love your channel.

@terrymaxwell999 Жыл бұрын

"I need you" is the song I mostly associate with Paul Carrack. Love that song!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Great fact!

@rickmaines7076 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands. Love to hear the background of the song. Had no idea that was Paul Carrack. Very cool and thanks for the lesson

@-.Steven Жыл бұрын

Good Goshness! What a fantastic Video and Story! Thanks Professor! Love it!

@LeeLee-sk2wf Жыл бұрын

Paul sings lead on so many songs that I love. Tempted is on regular rotation in my house as are Don’t Shed a Tear, When You Walk in the Room and Silent Running. He just draws you in like he is telling a story. Would be great to do a one on one with him 🤞

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Don’t Shed a Tear is one of the best songs of the 80s. Sometimes I don’t realize I am listening to it so much! 🤣

@stevenprice6957 Жыл бұрын

Silent running is an absolute classic. Not sure why it isn’t acknowledged as a classic but for me, it just hits me every time I hear it. Don’t shed a tear 👌

@onemuckypup9823 10 ай бұрын

I agree with you totally!

@davidnorman6887 Жыл бұрын

A lot to love about Squeeze, Carrick and Tempted. The pace of the story being told fits the music and changes..... perfectly. I would love to hear Darius Rucker cover Tempted.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

That's would be cool. Thanks David!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I’d pay tickets to see that.

@kevinlindstrom6752 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a great story about a great song, a great artist (PC), a great artist/producer (EC) and a band willing to recognize greatness - especially the regular lead singer. Fantastic. And great job telling the story because when you actually played the song, it jumped off the page.

@mytake7436 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy the work you do. Songs of a lifetime explained and the people behind them.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wrapper2 Жыл бұрын

Woot!!! Huge fan of Squeeze (I've seen them live... four, five times? Apparently I've lost count), and East Side Story is my favorite album of theirs, mostly because of Carrack's vocals. Love his voice. Even went out and bought one of his compilations, Twenty-One Good Reasons, which include not just his solo works, but also songs from Ace, Mike + The Mechanics, and duets with Carlene Carter... plus Tempted, of course.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Love that record! I have it too.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

So many legendary musicians have worked with him.

@ericwilliams1031 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Paul Carrack song you missed is "I Need You". Such soulful vocals on that song!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Great tune!

@bathman6366 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to see Glenn Tilbrook in a small theatre last year, and he did an amazing acoustic version of Tempted. Chris Difford's lyrics are just pure genius, there are so many layers to his story telling. Difford does a yearly songwriting weekend in the UK at a small hotel, and this year I'm so tempted to go as Dean Friedman will be his sidekick with them headlining on Saturday and Sunday. Carrack has such a sweet voice. I don't think any other band can muster such a massive melting pot of talent than Squeeze. Thanks for this amazing and knowledgeable video!

@clevelandaeromotive Жыл бұрын

Your Day-1 views have gone WAY up since I first subscribed. Your hard work, eloquent monologues and benevolent interviews are paying off! Congratulations!

@amandabyrd9349 Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how timing and luck is so important when a song (even a movie or book for that matter) is released. I’m trying to decide if the generation who grows up on current music will believe in their music’s sheer depth and breadth, like we do. I did love this ep, since I can’t believe I didn’t know it was Paul Carrack who sang not only How Long, but also Tempted. Geez. I loved him in Mike and the Mechanics as well as ventures beyond. I can see why you said he was one of the most underrated singer/musicians of our time.

@ReggieandMiloTheCat Жыл бұрын

So true, I would always say “I really like that group’s lead singer (he sounds a little like Paul Carrack)” never knowing it was him every time.