In May 1982, “A&M” label released “Sweets from a Stranger”, the fifth Squeeze studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Ramport Studios” in London, and was produced by Phil McDonald, Chris Difford, Glen Tilbrook, John Bentley, Don Snow and Gilson Lavis.
Personnel:
- Chris Difford– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Glenn Tilbrook– lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, keyboards
- Don Snow– keyboards, backing vocals
- John Bentley– bass, backing vocals
- Gilson Lavis– drums
- Elvis Costello- backing vocals
- Paul Young- backing vocals
- Del Newman- string arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook.
- Out of Touch
- I Can’t Hold On
- Points of View
- Stranger Than the Stranger on the Shore
- Onto the Dance Floor
- When the Hangover Strikes
- Black Coffee in Bed
- I’ve Returned
- Tongue Like a Knife
- His House Her Home
- The Very First Dance
- The Elephant Ride