"Labelled with Love" is a song by Squeeze, released as the third single from the band's fourth album, East Side Story. It was the last Squeeze single to reach the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 4 in 1981.[2]
| "Labelled with Love" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Squeeze | ||||
| from the album East Side Story | ||||
| Released | 25 September 1981 (UK) | |||
| Recorded | 1980 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:44 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Glenn Tilbrook, Chris Difford | |||
| Producer(s) | Roger Bechirian, Elvis Costello | |||
| Squeeze singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Labelled With Love" at TopPop on YouTube | ||||
Difford and Tilbrook used the title in a 1983 musical.[3]
Critical reception
Bryan Wawzenek of Diffuser compiled a list of country songs by alternative, indie and punk artists.[1] He proclaimed "Labelled with Love" to adorn both musical and lyrical "country hallmarks", with themes pertaining to "drinking and heartbreak" and instrumentation of "moseying beat and Nashville piano."[1]
Track listing
- "Labelled with Love" (4:44)
- "Squabs on Forty Fab" (4:45)
Charts
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 2 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 46 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 4 |
References
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