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Some Fantastic Place
- My Life in and out of Squeeze
- Narrated by: Chris Difford
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
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Summary
'King George Street in Charlton, South London, was my first home. Six prefabs, three pubs, a school, a church and a yard where the electricity board kept cables. Two long rows of terraced houses faced each other at one end of the street, and at the other, big houses with big doors and even bigger windows. There was a phone box next to one of the pubs, and when it rang everyone came out to see who it was for. It was a tiny road - at one end of which there was Greenwich Park. It was heaven being there; its beauty always shone on me from the trees at sunsets and from the bushes in the rain. I was there in all weathers. It was 1964, I was 10 years old and this is when my memory really begins. The previous decade is built up from vague recollections that lean heavily on the imagination.'
Chris Difford is a rare breed. As a member of one of London's best-loved bands, the Squeeze cofounder has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as 'Cool for Cats', 'Up the Junction', 'Labelled with Love', 'Hourglass' and 'Tempted'. Some Fantastic Place is his evocative memoir of an upbringing in South London in the '60s and his rise to fame in one of the definitive bands of the late '70s and early '80s.
Read by Chris Difford.
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- Alan
- 14-09-17
some fantastic read
well I have been a fan of squeeze for 30 yrs . I own every album. I'm a squeeze fanatic. seen them live prob 15 times and some acoustic sets too.... so too dip behind the scenes was marvellous.. always loved chris and glenn.. I must say brilliantly read by Chris .. I enjoyed this book so much. read over 3 days.. I just could not switch off.... brilliant too see Chris in a happier place with his wife and kids. and the love affair with squeeze back on full swing ..and his friendship with glenn as strong as could be.. God bless Mr difford.. I loved your story
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- MR
- 07-01-18
Freddie Starr ate my Hamster
I chose this book as I have enjoyed the music of squeeze and seen Chris perform and talk solo. In the uncomfortably intimate solo show he exhibited depth and melancholy which intrigued me and the penny dropped that behind the performer there is an accessible human story that I might relate to (not just a dancing monkey).
Chris’ voice is deep and dare I say dull at first - but you must persevere because while the range and delivery of the voice actor is not there - the emotion and honesty is - but you need to listen.
The book is an honest, humble and hopeful account of one of our iconic British lyrical poets which can’t help but cause you to get out your old albums / CDs and enjoy the Lyrics again - but this time in a different context.
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- Fatfish
- 18-07-19
Superb.
I've been a Squeeze fan since I saw them supporting The Tubes at Southampton Gaumont, way back in 1979. Seen them around 40 times as well as both Chris and Glenn's solo shows. The book is an excellent read/listen. Chris is so open and honest about the challenges that he has faced over the years; from the alcohol and drug problems to the many relationship issues with Glenn, his partners and others. It is a real insight to the loneliness and pressures of being in a successful band.
Some fantastic book!
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- Karin Brown
- 23-03-18
Some Fantastic Book
Been a Squeeze fan since 1981 so a little biased but I loved this book from start to end. When an author takes time to narrate their own book I really appreciate It as it brings more emotion to it. It was honest, Frank yet very personal and left no stones unturned. Amazing what 50p can bring.
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- A. Morris
- 21-09-18
A comforting listen from a great wordsmith
Heart on sleeve stuff. Chris has had some fantastic ups and serious downs. He crafts descriptions beautifully. Listened on commute each day. Recommended
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- Brian Campbell
- 09-11-22
Some Fantastic Place indeed
Well read by Chris his honesty throughout is commendable. Highly recommended for anyone who is a fan of Squeeze.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-01-18
Well I guess I would!
I found this story beautiful and in places brutally honest. It took me just over a day to finish it, I had to put my life on hold I was so besotted by it
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- Geoffrey Armes
- 04-09-22
The heartfelt story of a great man
In my opinion he's Britain's greatest ever lyricist. A troubled but entertaining life made even better as it's Chris who tells his own story. I've been a massive fan since the late 70's but there were plenty of stories in here I didn't know.
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- Maria Anne Rickaby
- 25-02-22
I loved this Audiobook.
Beautifully written and beautifully read by Chris. This audiobook really touched my heart. If you like Squeeze, you’ll love it. If you don’t know who Squeeze are, you’ll still love it. I gave it 15 stars. It’s Cool For Cats!
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-10-17
Superb book!
With Chris Difford reading this book made it all the better, its not polished like an actor reading a story but what comes across as an honest account of his life, and what a life!
I would say for me this is the best book i have listened to since starting my audible membership.
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