Glenn Tilbrook
For the past three decades (albeit punctuated by periods of
inactivity), Glen Tilbrook has been the co-frontman of Squeeze, the
sophisticated British pop band, along with musical partner Chris
Difford. Often called “the Lennon and McCartney of new wave,” the
songwriting team is responsible for such classic songs as “Tempted,”
“Black Coffee in Bed” and “Goodbye Girl.” During Squeeze’s off periods,
Tilbrook records and performs as a solo artist; his latest album,
credited to Glen Tilbrook and the Fluffers, is Pandemonium
Ensues, released earlier this year. On Monday, Oct. 19, at Club
Congress, he’ll perform songs from it, as well as past favorites.
Marianne Keith opens at 8 p.m.; $15; 622-8848.
What was the first concert you ever saw?
T. Rex at the Lewisham Odeon, in May 1971.
What CDs are in your changer right now?
It’s Never Too Late! by Nine Below Zero.
How many total albums do you own (CDs, vinyl, cassettes,
8-tracks)?
15,000.
Do you download music, and if so, legally or illegally?
No, I do not download, but I listen to dublab.com.
What was the first album you owned?
The Monkees.
What song would you like to have played at your funeral?
“Music to Watch Girls By” by Andy Williams.
Musically speaking, what do you love that your friends don’t know
about? What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?
Silence.
What band or artist changed your life, and how?
The Beatles, because they made me aware of the possibilities of
experimentation.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all
time?
Pandemonium Ensues by Glenn Tilbrook and the Fluffers.
This article appears in Oct 15-21, 2009.