Tempted (Squeeze song)
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Artwork for original UK vinyl single | ||||
| Single by Squeeze | ||||
| from the album East Side Story | ||||
| Released | 10 July 1981 (UK) | |||
| Recorded | 1981 | |||
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| Length | 4:04 (album version) 3:53 (US single edit) 4:07 (Tempted '94) | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
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"Tempted" is a song by the British rock band Squeeze. Written by the Squeeze songwriting team of Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, the song features lyrics inspired by Difford's experiences on an American tour and an arrangement inspired by the Temptations. "Tempted" is one of a few Squeeze songs with Paul Carrack as lead vocalist, at the suggestion of producer Elvis Costello.
"Tempted" was released as the second single from their fourth album, East Side Story, in 1981. The single was only a moderate chart hit at the time; however, it has since become one of the band's most famous songs, appearing in movies, TV shows, video games, and commercials. It has also seen critical acclaim and has become a mainstay of the band's live setlist, often being sung by Tilbrook.