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}} "Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)" is a song by the band Squeeze. First released on the 1980 album ''Argybargy'', it received positive critical reviews, peaked at #44 on the UK Singles Chart, and became one of Squeeze's most popular songs. The song is about one of the band members' experiences at a holiday camp. ==Background== The song "Pulling Mussels" was written by band members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook.〔("Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)" ). allmusic.com. Retrieved 11 November 2011.〕 According to critic Chris Woodstra, it is an "observation of the British working class" and "offers a series of detailed snapshots of the different walks of life on a seaside holiday."〔(''All Music Guide to Rock'' ) (2002). Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 1065.〕 The lyrics are based on Difford's own experiences. Rob Sachs interviewed Difford and wrote that the song "is about a memory he has from his time spent at a British holiday camp, a budget resort type of place that includes basic accommodations, entertainment, and other facilities."〔Sachs, Rob (2010). ''(What Would Rob Do? )'' John Wiley and Sons. pp. 38-39.〕 The lines "They do it down on Camber Sands / They do it at Waikiki" refer to a sand dune system in East Sussex, England, and the Honolulu, Hawaii beach, respectively.〔Mann, Brent (2005). ''(Blinded by the Lyrics )''. Citadel Press. p. 39.〕 The phrase "pulling mussels" is British slang for sexual intercourse, mainly used in England.〔Riley, Tim (1999). ''(Hard Rain )''. Da Capo Press. p. 210.〕 The song features piano playing by keyboardist Jools Holland.〔''(Digital Audio and Compact Disc Review )'' (1985). WGE Pub. p. 44.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pulling Mussels (from the Shell)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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