Chris Difford interview
Photographer Diana Frangi meets musician Chris Difford
When it comes to lyrics, my favourite song is ‘Up The Junction’. It came out in the 1979 album Cool for Cats, and marked a whole new departure in pop lyrics – earthy, witty, lively, irresistible. Close-up this week features its genius lyricist – Chris Difford, of seminal group Squeeze.
Chris can’t stop writing magical songs. His latest album, Last Temptation of Chris, had such fantastic reviews I had to buy the CD (I really like the song ‘My Mother’s Handbag’). Chris’s lyrics make the songs so exciting. It is one of those albums you must have and you must listen to, especially late on a Saturday night. There is an extraordinary video too of his song ‘Fat As A Fiddle’ – highly watchable!
How did you get your big break?
By sheer stubbornness and luck, and not knowing what day it was.
What would you be doing had you not become a musician?
Nothing else would have come second – I may be a bank robber.
Which famous person would you like to be?
Jools Holland (who was also in Squeeze).
What is your biggest regret?
I have none.
Which song do you like to sing when you are in the shower?
I can’t sing and shower at the same time, I get giddy.
If I gave you £20,000 tomorrow, what would you do with it?
I would give it to Emma, my girlfriend. I would have to!
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