Pulling Mussels (from the Shell)

"Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)"
Single by Squeeze
from the album Argybargy
B-side"What The Butler Saw"
Released9 May 1980
Recorded1979
Genre
Length3:58
LabelA&M
SongwritersChris Difford, Glenn Tilbrook
ProducersJohn Wood, Squeeze
Squeeze singles chronology
"If I Didn't Love You"
(1980)
"Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)"
(1980)
"Farfisa Beat"
(1980)
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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 No. 44 on the UK Singles Chart, and became one of Squeeze's most popular songs. The song is about singer and guitarist Chris Difford's experiences at a holiday camp.