853-5937
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| "853-5937" | ||||
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| Single by Squeeze | ||||
| from the album Babylon and On | ||||
| Released | December 1987 (US) January 1988 (UK) | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Glenn Tilbrook, Chris Difford | |||
| Producer(s) | Eric "ET" Thorngren, Glenn Tilbrook | |||
| Squeeze singles chronology | ||||
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"853-5937" is a song by English rock band Squeeze released on the band's 1987 album Babylon and On. Released as the fourth UK single and the second US single from the album, "853-5937" was a moderate chart hit in both nations, reaching number 91 in the UK[1] and climbing to number 32 on the US Hot 100 chart and number 38 on the US Cash Box chart.
Background
[edit]"853-5937" was written by Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford. The song began life as an answering machine jingle that Tilbrook used, with 853-5937 being Tilbrook's phone number at the time.[2] Despite the song's commercial success, both Tilbrook and Difford have commented on their dislike for the song and have blocked the song from appearing on compilation albums.[3] Difford recalled, "It's a very lame song. I liked it at the time, but you change your mind about how you feel about certain songs."[2]
Music Video
[edit]The music video shows many black and white clips, as well as the band performing in what appears to be the inside of a telephone, as they are surrounded by oversized electronics and circuitry. Bassist Keith Wilkinson can be seen playing an Ormston fretless bass.[4]
Track listing
[edit]7"
[edit]- "853-5937" (3:21)
- "Tough Love" (3:06)
12"
[edit]- "853-5937" (3:21)
- "Tough Love" (3:06)
- "853-5937 (Bonus Buff mix)" (3:26)
7" (North American release)
[edit]- "853-5937" (3:21)
- "Take Me I'm Yours (live)" (4:03)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "SQUEEZE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company.
- ^ a b Wiser, Carl. "Squeeze: Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford". Songfacts. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "853-5937". Songfacts. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ 853-5937 – SQUEEZE
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