--- product_id: 95960732 title: "Some Fantastic Place: My Life In and Out of Squeeze Hardcover – October 23, 2018" brand: "chris difford" price: "¥9330" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/95960732-some-fantastic-place-my-life-in-and-out-of-squeeze store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Some Fantastic Place: My Life In and Out of Squeeze Hardcover – October 23, 2018 **Brand:** chris difford **Price:** ¥9330 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Some Fantastic Place: My Life In and Out of Squeeze Hardcover – October 23, 2018 by chris difford - **How much does it cost?** ¥9330 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/95960732-some-fantastic-place-my-life-in-and-out-of-squeeze) ## Best For - chris difford enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted chris difford brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review With hilarious honesty, Squeeze's frontman reveals how his pop career went well and truly Up The Junction!―MAIL ON SUNDAYChris Difford's characteristically dry memoir deals with political conflicts closer to home. Opening with the early, boozy days of Squeeze, it ends in 2016 when the band appeared on The Andrew Marr Show. Spotting then prime minister David Cameron on the sofa, keen to justify his government's decision to knock down old council estates, singer Glenn Tilbrook improvised new lyrics: "I grew up in council housing," he sang, "Part of what made Britain great / There are some here who are hell bent / On the destruction of the welfare state." Difford reports that the PM clapped along, then "came over to us at the end of the show and said, ' You know I think that song is going to be a hit!'"―DAILY TELEGRAPHAs anyone who has listened to "Cool for Cats" or "Up the Junction" will know, Difford's lyrics are superb at noticing the unconscious poetry of everyday life, and the early chapters of this book are tightly packed with the sights, the sounds and especially the smells of his childhood: the "sweetest smell of peat burning on the fire" in his Irish aunt's house, "the dry crusty odour of socks in football boots" at school, or the heady teenage scent of "Brut and spray-on deodorant".―THE GUARDIANThis conversational memoir from Chris Difford - one of the principal songwriters of beloved U.K. pop act Squeeze - covers a lot of ground: his south London childhood; the band's career ups and downs; and his non-Squeeze detours, including managing Bryan Ferry."Some Fantastic Place" is distinguished by its admirable candour: Unlike many artists, Difford is reflective about the obstacles he's had to overcome (e.g., flying anxiety, substance abuse, relationship breakdowns), and he is direct and forthcoming about how these things inform his life and music, even in the present. However, Difford's dry sense of humor also shines through - for instance, speaking of the band's first, ill-fated U.S. gig, at The Lighthouse in Bethlehem, New Jersey, he writes, "We literally played to one man and a dog. We were forced to play a second set by the owner. The dog left." Lovely and enriching, "Some Fantastic Place" is very much worth a read.―SALON Read more About the Author Born in Greenwich, London, Difford has written lyrics for over thirty years, most notably in partnership with Glenn Tilbrook. The two were primary members in Squeeze and Difford & Tilbrook. Some of their best-known songs are 'Tempted', 'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)', 'Black Coffee in Bed', 'Cool for Cats', 'Up the Junction' and 'Annie Get Your Gun'.After the breakup of Squeeze in 1983 Difford continued writing songs with Glenn Tilbrook for artists such as Helen Shapiro, Billy Bremner and Elvis Costello. He has also written lyrics for music by Jools Holland, Elton John, Wet Wet Wet, Marti Pellow and others. In 1985 Squeeze reunited, having hits in the U.S. with Babylon and On, 'Hourglass' and '853-5937'. Difford left the group in 1999 launching a solo career in 2003 with his album I Didn't Get Where I Am. Difford was also manager of Bryan Ferry and The Strypes. In March 2010, Difford curated Songs in the Key of London, an evening of music dedicated to the capital at the Barbican Centre, London. 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And now if you'll excuse me, I'll be listening to all of my Squeeze albums over and over for the next few months. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sunlight on the Lino... *by G***G on December 31, 2018* Very honest book about one of my favorite songwriters. Being that it’s an autobiography, I didn’t expect the writer to actually show warts and all. Wow, this guy is the proverbial fellow that falls into a pile of horse manure and keeps pulling out ponies.If ever there was a story of the lucky man, this is it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some Fantastic Place *by A***N on September 26, 2019* I literally just started this book today and it reads like Chris Difford is talking right to me this book is a fun read and a treasured book in my collection --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/95960732-some-fantastic-place-my-life-in-and-out-of-squeeze](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/95960732-some-fantastic-place-my-life-in-and-out-of-squeeze) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-24*