Up the Junction (song) and the subsequent 1968 movie version. The film had a soundtrack by Manfred Mann, and a song by them, also called "Up the Junction" Although Squeeze's song is not derived, it includes several parallels to the drama: Chris Difford wrote the lyrics in New Orleans while Squeeze were on tour. Difford passed the lyrics to Glenn Tilbrook who then wrote the music. The song is known for its use of half-rhymes, such as "ready" and "telly" or "kitchen" and "missing". The title is not sung until the final line. Difford has been quoted as saying that he took the lead
Avengers (band) guitarist Steve Jones producing a recording session for the band. In January 1979, Ingraham left the band and was replaced by Brad Kent, although the band only lasted a few more months until June 1979. An EP, titled "Avengers", was released on White Noise Records a few months after the band broke up, which included songs from the Steve Jones produced session. Houston went on to record as a solo artist. An album called "Avengers" (sometimes referred to as the "Pink Album", including by Houston herself) was released in 1983. It featured tracks recorded through the band's whole time together,