Busy man Chris can’t find the time to relax
Chris Difford is a rare breed. As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has made a lasting contribution with hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction and Labelled With Love.
Since his first release in 1977, the passion for innovation and love of playing still drives him to carry on writing rather than sit back and admire his handiwork - whether it’s with Squeeze, his writing partner Glenn Tilbrook or on his own.
Last year a box set of his three studio albums was released and a fourth, written with Boo Hewerdine, came out recently.
As if that is not enough, Chris has his autobiography out called Some Fantastic Place.
It’s Boo who will be his partner on stage on his visit to Stirling when he appears at the Tolbooth on Wednesday, November 7.
Boo played with The Bible and wrote the Eddi Reader hit Patience of Angels and has had a career that subsequently bloomed such that he is now in constant demand as a musician, songwriter, producer, teacher and live concert performer.
In a break from performing, Chris told the Observer that he was looking forward to his Stirling gig. It’s a return to the city for him bizarrely he played a concert with comedian Norman Lovett (Holly from Red Dwarf ).
“I enjoyed that show,” said Chris. “He is a funny man with such wit.”
This time round there will be songs, stories, some stand-up and some sit down too said Chris. “The tour is going very well, it always seems to be fun and enjoyable.”
Now in his 60s, Chris has no plans to retire but playing with Squeeze, with Glenn and Boo and now having a book published, he admits he wishes he could find the time to relax.
“It’s not easy to carve out a sitdown.”