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
Blow Up (band) An ambitious further album, "Amazon Eyegasm" (featuring the former 14 Iced Bear Will Taylor on guitar and 'Red Ed' on drums) followed in 1991. Blow-Up were described as 'the best band I ever signed, and the worst band I ever signed' by Alan McGee. Blow Up (band) Blow Up were a British indie pop/indie rock band active between 1986 and 1991. The band was formed in Brighton, England in 1986 by former 14 Iced Bears member Nick Roughley (vocals), along with Alan Stirner (guitar), Whirl frontman Trevor Elliott on Bass, and The Milk Sisters Drummer Chris Window (drums). Signing to