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:

• Glenn Tilbrook– lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, keyboards
• Chris Difford– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• 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.

1. Out of Touch
2. I Can’t Hold On
3. Points of View
4. Stranger Than the Stranger on the Shore
5. Onto the Dance Floor
6. When the Hangover Strikes
7. Black Coffee in Bed
8. I’ve Returned
9. Tongue Like a Knife
10. His House Her Home
11. The Very First Dance
12. The Elephant Ride