Back in 1978 Squeeze had great plans – as well as being signed to A&M they were going to keep their independent roots and record a dance album for release on Deptford Fun City Records. Great idea. Never happened. What did get recorded, however, was a version of Cliff Richard’s ‘On the Beach’. They broadcast it once on local radio and my friend Sally recorded it. Thanks to her, here it is:

I can think of nothin’ better
Than dancin’ on the beach
See a girl, you can go and get her
All your troubles will be out of reach

On the beach, you can dance to a rock ‘n’ roll
On the beach, hear the Bosanova played with soul
On the beach, you can dance and twist and shout
On the beach, everybody hear me come on out
On the beach, come on everybody stomp your feet
On the beach, you can dance with anyone you meet
Cos all your troubles are out of reach
On the beach

Mmmm, this is fun
Mmmm, won’t you tell me I’m the one you’re gonna dance with
Yeah, Bosanova
Mmmm, this is fun
Mmmm, now I know you’re the one I’m gonna dance with
Yeah, twist and shout now

You can do the dance that you want to
With anyone that you meet
And if the Bosanova doesn’t get you
The Twist’ll have you on your feet

On the beach, you can dance to a rock ‘n’ roll
On the beach, here the Bosanova played with soul
On the beach, you can dance and twist and shout
On the beach, everybody hear me come on out
On the beach, come on everybody stomp your feet
On the beach, you can dance with anyone you meet
Cos all your troubles are out of reach
On the beach