One of the best songs of the 80s, Tempted was also one of the few Squeeze songs to feature the band’s then-keyboardist Paul Carrack on vocals.  The song was originally recorded with Glenn Tilbrook as the lead singer but when producer Elvis Costello heard Carrack singing a slowed-down version of the song, he suggested that it should be re-recorded with Carrack.  Tilbrook admitted that, though his ego was “bruised initially,” the song became a hit with Carrack’s vocals.

The video is typical of the early 80s, with the emphasis being put on the band performing as opposed to any sort of visual gimmickry.

Enjoy!