Peak Week
#49 · 1981-09-12
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Squeeze's "Tempted" reached #49 on the Billboard Hot 100. "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. The song peaked at #49 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 11 weeks on the chart.
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Chart Journey
- Aug 1, 1981#83
- Aug 8#73
- Aug 15#63
- Aug 22#53
- Aug 29#52
- Sep 5#51
- Sep 12#49
- Sep 19#49
- Sep 26#56
- Oct 3#88
- Oct 10#98
DEFINING MOMENT
The Story
It debuted at #83 on August 1, 1981. It reached a peak of #49 on September 12, 1981. After 11 weeks, its final appearance came on October 10, 1981.
Tempted: A Cultural Moment Captured on Record
Squeeze's "Tempted" reached #49 on the Billboard Hot 100. "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. The song peaked at #49 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 11 weeks on the chart.
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