Waxing Lyrical

The Solo Albums
A lyrical journey through decades of songs, from Squeeze to solo work, celebrating the joy, twists, and heartfelt endeavour of song writing.

A treat for fans of one of Britains most distinctive song writing voices Waxing Lyrical brings together the complete lyrics from Chris Diffords acclaimed solo albums: I Didnt Get Where I Am, The Last Temptation of Chris, Cashmere If You Can, Fancy Pants, Lets Be Combe Avenue, and What Happened.
Best known as co-founder of Squeeze and co-writer of timeless classics such as Up The Junction, Cool For Cats and Tempted, Difford has also carved out a rich solo career. His lyricswry, poignant, and deeply humanreveal the same eye for detail and gift for storytelling that have made his songs endure across generations.
Waxing Lyrical offers an intimate journey through Diffords solo work, showcasing his sharp wit, tender observations, and ability to find poetry in the