Squeeze Tempted on Sunday Night

Squeeze performs Tempted with David Sanborn on the Sunday Night music show on NBC from 1989.

[@brettnelson3565]

I've been watching this performance on KZbin for years, it is probably my favorite lineup of talented musicians playing tempted with Glenn Tilbrook and the amazing saxophonist David Sanborn who sadly died today. We will definitely be missing him. RIP David Sanborn 1945-2024 It's hard to believe so much time has gone by so quickly. I am 61 but can't understand where the time goes. It seems like just last week I was in my twenties. So sad to see him go. His work can be heard on many recordings. The stones miss you, David Bowie young American, and Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and many other Rock, blues, r&b, pop, jazz, and just about every😮 genre of popular music.

[@josephkendrigan684]

I'm 60, your words are so true. David will be missed.

[@2323msg]

David Sanborn somehow made a perfect song reach new heights. What an incredibly talented man he was. RIP good sir

[@tonyppe]

Level of talent here is immense.

[@konradhof7318]

Rest in peace, David Sanborn 🎷

[@lejoe48]

One of the best songs ever..period

[@bossnado7242]

lejoe48 great great writing

[@derekvillorente4334]

I agree 100 percent.

[@MarkMcNeel13]

@lejoe48 I like this song too

[@eltsennestle998]

@Gio Mart ...depends on how long your 'best songs ever' list is, dude.

[@kevlocko1701]

Black coffee in bed is a better tune

[@lincolnanderson8130]

Great performance by Glenn. He leaves it all on the stage.

[@burkeanman7751]

"I fumble for the clock, alarmed by her seduction" is a killer line.

[@grantharrismusic]

A foot without a sock is even better.

[@blissfulbaboon]

Al

[@blissfulbaboon]

Alarmed by THE seduction

[@andrewcross8244]

Tell a chick that and she will be slip and sliding on your face bro

[@AnalogOpher]

IT IS!

[@patrickhanly7458]

Geez this band was good. Really good.

[@fidsta30]

Just when you think KZbin cant get any better you stumble upon another Masterpiece like this Glenn Tilbrook and one of the greatest sax players ever- Fantastic!!!! Thanks

[@slidehammer10]

Probably the best version of that song by Squeeze !!!! Awesome 👏

[@edwardgiovannelli5191]

Some may object, but I prefer GT's voice over PC's on this. But where was Difford???

[@marmotsongs]

@@edwardgiovannelli5191At the bank depositing his royalty check :).

[@robindidymus]

Powerful vocal from Glenn on this.... brilliant 👍

[@nucemgd]

this is a brilliant live performance. So nice to hear performers singing and playing their instruments live and sounding amazing...shout out to Hiram Bullock on guitar!

[@LisaGemini]

Damn, I thought that was him. Hiram is one of the top five jazz guitarists of all time in my book.

[@Stratmanable]

Yeah. Playing and singing live. That never happens since the Earth blew up and we escaped to whatever planet this is on the giant space ark. Christ, you're an idiot.

[@Stratmanable]

@@LisaGemini Hiram Bullock, as terrific as he was, was not a jazz guitarist. If you want to hear what jazz guitar sounds like, I'd suggest Kenny Burrell, Grant Green and Django Reinhardt.

[@joelrohn5576]

R.I.P. Hiram. You are missed

[@rrdream2400]

@@Stratmanable Hiram was indeed a jazz guitarist. He played with Miles Davis and Gil Evans among others. What made him so unique is he could play jazz, funk, r&b, rock, folk and just about any other style and sound authentic which most jazz guitarists can't do.

[@AnalogOpher]

No one can sing it like Paul Carrak, BUT on this particular performance Tillbrook sings it AMAZINGLY. What a brilliant take of this incredible song.

[@odaydrums]

Nice job right?

[@privysorrow5120]

Don't really understand why they need Paul to sing the lead on this anyway. Still a great song Paul or Glen singing.

[@sst3d]

A+

[@ianbauer4703]

Glenn rocks this very well.

[@kellysmith8845]

Well said

[@Rickygooner]

I’ve loved this song for 30 of my 44 years. But this live performance absolutely smashes it. And the sax part is stunning

[@KeelyTeslow1989]

Glenn's voice is what vocals should sound like! LOVE HIM!

[@roxxy9906]

+Keely Anne I love Glenn Tilbrook's voice.

[@michaelatkins3819]

+Keely Anne He's no Paul Carrack

[@KeelyTeslow1989]

Thank The Gods... Glenn's BETTER!

[@shimmeringfairydust3275]

+Mike Atkins they are equally brilliant singers.

[@michaelatkins3819]

Give me a break, Paul has way better range and voice

[@beyondlevelmotion2788]

33 years later and still sounding great

[@Fretless99]

Kudos to the bassist. Didn't see much of him, but man! He's good

[@malloryg4251]

What a wonderful rendition! Wow, that saxophone adds so much to the song. Incredible musicians, all of them.

[@linosdial]

No Paul Carrack on lead vocal or keyboards here, but wow, this is a fantastic version with Glenn Tilbrook doing all the vocals, the great late George Duke on the Hammond B-3 organ, David Sanborn on sax, and all of Squeeze in 1987. Thank you for sharing this gem of a post!

[@mikestevenson576]

I never understood why he gave it to Carrack in the first place.

[@thewkovacs316]

he only did the record and the vid

[@malloryg4251]

@@mikestevenson576 To me, it makes perfect sense. Both men have fantastic voices, but Carrack is better suited for this song. I prefer the timbre of his voice and his phrasing. Plus, I think his voice is more distinctive. Also, I feel like they were going for more of an "American" sound so that they could gain popularity in the states. Carrack definitely provides that sound. Just my opinion though.

[@patriciofernandez2711]

@@mikestevenson576 It was suggested by Elvis Costello, who co-produced the record. EC and the Squeeze guys held each other in high esteem.

[@crapple009]

Chris Difford was missing here.Wonder what happened to him?

[@williamwebb8718]

David Sanborn on sax what a perfect touch for this great song

[@mrmaxxx94]

This song still hits hard and a tight live performance, respect

[@anymajordude1100]

Never get tired of this song. Tilbrook

[@chinatree1]

Great performance by all but especially Glen Tilbrook! What a voice.

[@scotttucker9346]

An all-star cast on this one. I'm just discovering what a great talent Glenn Tilbrook is on vocals and guitar.

[@matthewstephens6848]

He's got to ba classed as one of the English pop/rock greats when it comes to being an all rounder. Guitar/vox and songwriting. Massively underrated.

[@kellysmith8845]

In a class all by himself

[@nancydenick1875]

"Was" a great singer.

[@kayjay111111]

Ok Tilbrook!! Bring jt!

[@christheghostwriter]

​@nancydenick1875 why "was"? Did he lose his voice or something?

[@richardansley]

Amazing version of this song! DS on the sax was awesome 🤩

[@1crlchs]

Wow, that just blew my mind. Paul Carrack (How Long Has This Been Goin On?) turned it into a smooth jazz song when he sang it - I love smooth jazz - but Glenn Tilbrook ripped it in genuine Squeeze fashion. Fantastic.

[@cameroncooper4175]

Blame Elvis Costello for the delay...

[@suegibbs4638]

Possibly my favourite ever live performance of this brilliant track

[@gilgullickson2545]

I just love this version--Glenn Tilbrook just nailed it! Saw these guys at a small college venue in Sioux Falls, SD when I was first married--best concert ever.

[@juliuscepeda9655]

Squeeze had a college tour in 1987. I saw them at Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster ,PA in 1987. Great concert !!!!

[@diannclemens6847]

Best version of this beautiful masterpiece. The sultry sax really adds. RIP David.

[@charlie-obrien]

This song only went to #49 on the Billboard charts when it was released in '82. But here, seven years later it is rightly recognized for the classic new wave torch song that it is! The added sax and soul that is pumped into it here is how I've been hearing it in my head for nearly 35 years. One of my faves to play sing or slip in to the CD in the car.

[@stephanienewbern769]

Never understood why this wasn't a huge hit. Should've been a Top 10 hit. Not that it matters, still a great song though.

[@StickandJesse]

My favorite sing-along driving song (when no one else is in the car).

[@QTRResearch]

Real blue eyed soul - what a masterpiece

[@johncude8236]

David Sanborn hosting Sunday night playing his saxophone with whoever came around and it was all on PBS we can thank Johnny Carson And his production company for making that possible. That was the days when there were three channels and 80% of it was reruns and unless caught Soul Train or Don Kirschner on Saturday night, this was all the music you were going to get for another week on TV.!

[@tinasadler4363]

So True! Isn’t it amazing to be able to sit and watch whatever and listen as many times as you like!!?!

[@baselinesweb]

A great song by great players who know how to play live. Props to the sound engineers on this - you can hear the kick and bass and the rest of the mix is great as well.

[@MrJamiejay68]

Yes. This. So rare to hear bass & kick drum in live-recording mixes.

[@TheGodParticle]

Holy Jesus!! that was incredible, the energy!

[@sfbayareagirl]

Oversized jackets w rolled sleeves. I loved that look so much back then. I’m bringing it back.

[@dlgm161]

Glenn Tilbrook's vocals on this are hypnotic. The sax solos ready add alot too.

[@abcasurname1544]

Glen sings this brilliantly. Best live gersion of it ive ever heard and ive seen them many times

[@nicholaskumburis5485]

I have heard this song a thousand times. It just gets better and better

[@davidserlin8097]

What a masterful song. There’s not a moment wasted, there’s not a move out of place, and for all of its sophistication it sounds so straightforward, deceptively so. And it builds like the best Motown track. Incredible.

[@paulself8698]

Glenn Tilbrook - what a fantastic vocalist and songwriter (and British!!!)

[@ianbauer4703]

.Fantastic song of my youth. Great addition with David Sanborn.

[@geebus83]

Everyone is so handsome and well dressed 80s in this video.

[@john4york]

Still my fav love squeeze seen them several times and Glen solo is superb highly recommend 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@brianvirgin2995]

Man, this hits home.

[@andrew80s]

Wow, this is one of the best things I've seen for a while. Pure quality musicians absolutely nail it live!

[@carollunnon8637]

Thank you....Amazing

[@snejananaidenova9567]

Great and favourite song and group

[@jhondoe5147]

This is the kind of Music I grew up to. LIVE Music !!!

[@mrsimpleesarcastik3494]

Whewwwwwwww!! blown away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jharri1]

SUCH a great version! And David Sanborn to boot!

[@JackCumming1]

Love this version!

[@bobxoneill]

Tillbrook rocks but what a treat to see Hiram on this video too! RIP Hiram

[@MA_808]

Yes, so sad when great talents like Hiram leave us so early...

[@stephanienewbern769]

2:16 - 2:54 gives me goosebumps. Glenn's vocals...just wow. 🥰

[@U2QuoZepplin]

I wish Jools would have Squeeze appear on “Later,” on The BBC some time . His program is always interesting but it would be great to see his old Squeeze mates Glen Tilbrooke and Paul Carrack and Chris Difford ! They should be the house band on that show. But alas the reality of bands and music is that people have their own lives and their own commitments and friendships get tested. Maybe it’ll happen one day?

[@thdgcfx]

Wow! Just beautiful

[@marcfranklin9114]

Everything about this is just top. Amazing song, sublime live cut, great vocals, musicianship - bass guitar, sax - off the chart. Thanks for sharing!

[@MarcBrewer]

Stunning array of musical talent

[@KAchtchouk6660]

Fantastic David Sanborn on sax ❤

[@COL321]

It's a great thing to watch a band gel like this, they all know it's working and raise their game. Fantastic performance.

[@wayneasiam65]

Dude... you're so talented.

[@KKrying]

I love this version!

[@scottprice9584]

Squeeze was the S--T in the early 80's! Watched many a submarine races listening to em!!!!!

[@haxson37]

one of the best bands ever !!

[@scottbaines4747]

Pure fire. Lightning in a bottle. 🙌

[@ARTCHANIFY]

probably some of the best pop lyrics ever written

[@mr.a8315]

What a fantastic performance of it! ♥♥

[@jonathansteadman7935]

Was lovely to see these guys at Glastonbury a few years back, they were so knocked out by the reaction and love from the audience.

[@lizzieann7295]

Saw squeeze 4 times over the years they were great every time one of the best song writing partnership ever difford and tillbrook made some classic songs

[@pauly71]

Definitely up there at the top with other song writing duos.

[@vernonmontoya2449]

This was such a great show. too bad it only lasted a couple of years. all star musicians jamming with each other every week.

[@53etienne]

Saw Glenn last night and his voice is still awesome! What a great performer who looks like he's having a good time on stage.

[@roseakarosiehweinstein3216]

I love Hourglass and Tempted

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

The best sax player ever for me, his work with Bowie on David Live is simply wonderful

[@derekvillorente4334]

I remember seeing this on tv. It brings back so many memories of the 80's an awesome time to be alive.

[@DennisCampbell777]

Version is HOT! Great performance was had by all.

[@gtmustang09]

I was fortunate enough to see them live back in early 80's when they played a small venue here in Staten Island, N.Y....GREAT SHOW!!!

[@Homeinmygardenwithmydog]

What an amazing rendition! Great job! Thanks for posting!

[@sonialeal3786]

I loved this live performance. Glenn's voice is so beautiful. The original version with Paul Carrack is a classic, but this live version sung by Glenn is wonderful. Glenn Tilbrook is an excellent musician, his perfect guitar and melodious voice are totally amazing.

[@TherymasterWidnes]

Jools Holland is a legend! Proper music, not the shit we are force fed these days!

[@bobkilpatrick4665]

TherymasterWidnes ihb

[@derekvillorente4334]

So true. This is real talent

[@toddclancy4442]

Unfortunately or fortunately Jools wasn't in the band when they recorded this song ...it was his replacement that sang it

[@jksennish]

TBH, No. But I still like both of them.

[@mpdalyful1]

@@toddclancy4442 Paul carrick

[@abdulhaqq1980]

November 2020 and this song still sounds awesome.

[@taffboyslim]

My favourite song... and having just seen this for the first time, this is one of my favourite performances of it. Thanks for sharing this.

[@blachubear]

I missed this show so much. It ended too soon.

[@fossseseptique]

our greatest singer songwriter guitarist since McCartney and Clapton with the jazz legend Dave Sandborn...it dont get much better...love to you all

[@jeffr.5717]

I like this much more than the original. Partly because of Jool's being back, partly because of Tilbrook singing it all, partly because of the fresh energy, and partly because of the cool Sanborn sax. No goofy MTV video lameness, just pure musical chemistry by pros.

[@WilliamClarke-ej7by]

Privileged to see squeeze Olympia theatre Dublin Ireland amazing 😍

[@cathycastleton]

This version is far better than any other I have seen, pity it wasn’t the first Lots of brass and sax

[@catteadams]

Fabulous! I loved this group!

[@DarkeningSkies1]

When you have George Duke pushing out the Hammond B-3 Organ parts, you ain't gonna do wrong.

[@hamsandwichson]

Whoa! Good eye. RIP George

[@robertgiacomo2655]

Shame the original version didn't include this great sax playing. Love this song so much

[@abdulhaqq1980]

That organ sounds soooo beautiful.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

Paul's vocals are great for this song but Glenn really takes it the extra mile with his unique Lennon-esque vocals.

[@kennethwebber1896]

True professionals seen this group 3 times sound as good live as they do on there records love em'😎😆.

[@Nayops23]

1:08 I bought a toothbrush, some toothpaste A flannel for my face Pajamas, a hairbrush New shoes and a case I said to my reflection "Let's get out of this place" Passed the church and the steeple The laundry on the hill Billboards and the buildings Memories of it still Keep calling and calling But forget it all, I know I will Tempted by the fruit of another Tempted but the truth is discovered What's been going on Now that you have gone There's no other Tempted by the fruit of another Tempted but the truth is discovered I'm at the car park, the airport The baggage carousel (The people keep on grindin') Ain't wishing I was well I said it's no occasion (It's no story I could tell) At my bedside empty pocket A foot without a sock Your body gets much closer I fumble for the clock Alarmed by the seduction I wish that it would stop Tempted by the fruit of another Tempted but the truth is discovered What's been going on Now that you have gone There's no other Tempted by the fruit of another Tempted but the truth is discovered I bought a novel, some perfume A fortune all for you But it's not my conscience That hates to be untrue I asked of my reflection Tell me what is there to do? Tempted by the fruit of another Tempted but the truth is discovered What's been going on Now that you have gone There's no other Tempted by the fruit of another Tempted but the truth is discovered Tempted by the fruit of another Tempted but the truth is discovered Tempted by the fruit of another Tempted but the truth is discovered Tempted by the fruit of another Tempted but the truth is discovered🎤🎶

[@mikes380]

If you saw Squeeze Live in the 80’s you saw them at their best. This is a very good performance though.

[@humanbeing2420]

This is 1987.

[@teknikel]

You haven't seen them lately. They kill it?

[@joyousthunder9532]

Love me some Glen..love the group..and David..WOW...***** what a treat. Thanx for uploading..

[@margovallen]

Love me some Squeeze. And David Sanborn- whats to say? Great performance!!

[@RobertJohnson-lu9vb]

Love this song

[@jenniferbolton9019]

This is one I will never tire of listening and moving to!! All time fav!

[@MyDreamGoesOn]

Loved it in the 80's and Love it just as much today.....

[@joyousthunder9532]

I still love this song and the lead singer

[@TheGBs1972]

How good is this! What a band