Pulling Mussels (From The Shell) [Live/A Round]
Squeeze · A Round And A Bout [1990]
They do it at Waikiki
Lazing about the beach all day,
At night the crickets creepy
Squinting faces at the sky
A Harold Robbins paperback
Surfers drop their boards and dry
And everybody wants a hat
But behind the Chalet
My holiday's complete
And I feel like William Tell
Maid Marian on her tiptoe feet
Pulling mussels from a shell
Pulling mussels from a shell
Shrinking in the sea so cold
Topless ladies look away
A he-man in a sudden shower
Shelters from the rain
You wish you had a motor boat
To pose around the harbour bar
And when the sun goes off to bed
You hook it up behind the car
But behind the Chalet
My holiday's complete
And I feel like William Tell
Maid Marian on her tiptoe feet
Pulling mussels from the shell
Pulling mussels from the shell
Two fat ladies window shop
Something for the mantelpiece
In for bingo all the nines
A panda for sweet little niece
Coach drivers stand about
Looking at a local map
About the boy he's gone away
Down to next door's caravan
But behind the Chalet
My holiday's complete
And I feel like William Tell
Maid Marian on her tiptoe feet
Pulling mussels from a shell
Pulling mussels from a shell
But behind the Chalet
My holiday's complete
And I feel like William Tell
Maid Marian on her tiptoe feet
Pulling mussels from a shell
Pulling mussels from a shell
Pulling Mussels (From The Shell) [Live/A Round]
Squeeze's 'Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)' stands as a quintessential example of their late-career live reworkings, originally appearing on the 1990 compilation 'A Round And A Bout'. The track transforms the band's signature upbeat, jangly pop into a driving, rhythmic groove that highlights their mastery of live performance dynamics. While the original studio version offered a classic 1970s sound, this rendition emphasizes the band's energetic stage presence and tight musicianship. The song remains a staple of Squeeze's discography, showcasing their ability to reinterpret beloved material with fresh intensity while maintaining the melodic hooks that defined their career. It serves as a testament to their enduring appeal and the band's commitment to delivering high-energy concerts throughout the 1990s.