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
Stand Up! (album) Stand Up! (album) Stand Up! (see 1979 in music) was The Archers fifth studio album and fourth "Light Records" release. It was co-produced by Elvis Presley’s TCB Band keyboardist Larry Muhoberac and studio engineer John Guess. "Stand Up!" was the first album in which former female vocalist Nancye Short-Tsapralis did not participate. Although Tsapralis sang background vocals on the prior "Fresh Surrender" project (un-credited), Janice Archer’s voice was used on female leads. Recording began in late 1978 and continued through early 1979. It is distinctive for a number of notable guest artist appearances, including Billy Preston, who played the Hammond