Thursday, May 28, 2026

Squeezin'

 


From 1985, please enjoy what I thought was a new Squeeze single when I first heard it, George Benson's almost Top 40 hit, "20/20."

I don't believe George Benson has ever tried to sound like Glenn Tilbrook before, or for that matter, after this record. 

 

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  1. JDMay 28, 2026 at 6:59 AM

    That is awesome. I didn't see that one coming when I saw the George Benson post.

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  2. AnonymousMay 28, 2026 at 7:10 AM

    Good observation, though Squeeze probably wouldn't have went all in with the "1985" production elements (George was having hits so that didn't keep him from using them).

    I remember hearing the Foo Fighters "Big Me" on FM rock radio and thinking "Great, NRBQ is finally getting some airplay....."

    Bob in IL

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    1. Cleveland JeffMay 28, 2026 at 9:27 AM

      Foo Fighters sounds like NRBQ. Nice call Bob in IL

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  3. steve simelsMay 28, 2026 at 7:24 AM

    Very cool song, but it doesn't immediately strike me as Squeeze-ish. 😎

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  4. cmealhaMay 28, 2026 at 7:55 AM

    Pretty cool. Never heard this before butI would've thought the same thing If you hadn't told me who it was.

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  5. Cleveland JeffMay 28, 2026 at 9:27 AM

    George Benson. Go Figure.

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  6. AnonymousMay 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM

    Now I think Squeeze should cover it . . . --Muzak McMusics

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  7. Sal NunziatoMay 28, 2026 at 4:31 PM

    By the way, “squeezin” as in “Breezin,” George Benson? Is this thing on? Tough crowd.

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  8. AnonymousMay 28, 2026 at 6:18 PM

    I don't think I ever heard it in the '80s, but I discovered it about five years ago and quickly fell in love with it. Never made the Squeeze connection but you know, it does sound like something they'd write.

    Pete

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  9. SixtyacresMay 29, 2026 at 1:40 AM

    Well spotted- I never noticed until you pointed this out - definitely sounds very like Tilbrook in that opening verse!

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  10. Michael GiltzMay 29, 2026 at 6:38 AM

    Oh I enjoyed the "sqeezin'" and "breezin'" play on words. Well done. Mind you, hindsight is 20/20. I've listened to three George Benson albums: The Best Of, Walking To New Orleans and Beyond the Blue Horizon. None appealed. Is there one I SHOULD listen to?

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    1. Sal NunziatoMay 29, 2026 at 6:42 AM

      https://burnwoodtonite.blogspot.com/2020/03/this-week-in-jazz-george-benson.html

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  11. Michael GiltzMay 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM

    Thx! Well, there you go. I listened to Beyond The Blue Horizon because you mentioned it. But even "fans" don't have much to champion. Maybe I'll try one of the really early albums.

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  12. Cleveland JeffJune 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM

    The George Benson The Other Side of Abbey Road is well worth a listen. Maybe not great, but darn good, and fun.

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