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Los Angeles Times September 20, 1981 | |||
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SQUEEZE PLAY: Now pay attention, because this item gets complicated. After a brief six-month stay, pianist Paul Carrack has left Squeeze, a group which won critical plaudits for its refreshingly innovative pop songs. Carrack reportedly has joined Carlene Carter's new band. The defection comes as an especially big blow to the group since Carrack's one featured song, "Tempted," is Squeeze's current single. | |||
On the surface, his sudden departure is puzzling. "It's difficult to understand why Paul left just when things are going so well," said Squeeze's Chris Difford. | |||
Behind the scenes, his motives seem more clear. Last year Squeeze hired high-powered (some say too high-powered) manager Jake Riviera, hoping to give their career a shot in the arm. However, after a few stormy months, Riviera and the band parted company. Now some insiders say that Carrack's defection may have come at the urging of Carter's new manager, Jake Riviera. | |||
Squeeze isn't taking this lying down. Sources close to the band say the group is wooing Steve Naive, pianist for Elvis Costello. And wouldn't you know it -- his manager is Jake Riviera. | |||
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