Elvis Costello
@ElvisCostello
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'The Songs Of Bacharach & Costello' out now: https://t.co/WsbluDjB73
London, UK
Joined February 2009
King Of America & Other Realms' celebrates and explores Costello's lifelong love, fascination, and influence of American music, spanning his many albums and collaborations with some of the most celebrated musicians, songwriters and producers in this music.
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Sad to receive the news of Terry Hall’s passing last night from Lynval Golding. Terry’s voice was the perfect instrument for the true and necessary songs on “The Specials”. That honesty is heard in so many of his songs in joy and sorrow. My condolences to his family and friends.
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@biiilyedwards This is fine by me, Billy. It’s how rock and roll works. You take the broken pieces of another thrill and make a brand new toy. That’s what I did. #subterreaneanhomesickblues #toomuchmonkeybusiness.
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If 65 is this good, I can’t wait for the rest. Thank you to all my family and friends for their love and surprises
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@taylorswift13 A word from our future President. Right on. You tell 'em, Girl. E.C. http://t.co/qnNh2WTJiX ….
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"In 1975, Bruce Springsteen made it feel like America was a dream where the radio always played the perfect song. Even if there was sadness, I wanted to believe it was like that, not like the suburbs where you couldn’t hear music you liked. It was a wishful song." - EC
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It’d been 45 years since we first met on a pop show in Amsterdam. Always delighted to share a moment with this great fellow…
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Great to see Alice again since we were working in adjacent rooms at AIR Studios in 1982. What a gent.
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Currently watching: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! .This series in total is a tutorial about every component of film production, from storyboard to sound design. It also has a very cool theme song. What are you watching? .#KeepYourHandsOffEizouken #映像研には手を出すな
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@TheSun Typical “S*N” laziness. People who can’t write for people who can’t think. Don’t need your sympathy. Tell that to the 96.@elviscostello.
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Get Well Soon, King Kenny. Thinking of Marina and the family. From your “Scully” co-star. #YNWA @ElvisCostello
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions performing "Accidents Will Happen" at Top of The Pops in 1979. 'Armed Forces' was released on January 5th, 1979
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Who should I run into in “Matt Molloy’s” in Westport, Co. Mayo than the great man himself? Seriously though, it was great to spend time again with Matt and hear such a great session. Thank you for our beautiful and generous welcome and, as ever, for all the music.
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Thank you #fitopaez for a tremendous performance of “Radio Radio” last night in Thousand Oaks. #elviscostello
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'This Year's Model', Elvis Costello's second album was released on March 17th, 1978. The album features the hits "Pump It Up" & "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea".
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It’s about time. Had to see it with my own eyes. The other road ran out. @jazzfest @dirtydozenbrass @preshallband @ElvisCostello @JoeHenryMusic
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"I have been at a rare loss for words since the passing of Tony Bennett, still amazed that I had ever met him, much less that I got to spend time with him. " - Elvis Costello. Read the complete homage at
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I first heard the songs of Burt Bacharach when my family was still living in a basement flat near Olympia in the late 1950’s. Never would I have imagined that my admiration for him would grow into a 25-year collaboration and friendship.
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In Her Majesty’s Secret Service.I am happy to accept this very surprising honour. I have to admit that my first reaction, upon receiving an “O.H.M.S.” letter was, “Oh no, they’ve finally tumbled me”. Read on…
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""Everyday I Write the Book" was a song I wrote in ten minutes almost as a challenge to myself. I thought, maybe I could write just a simple, almost formulaic song and make it mean something.” - Elvis Costello
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Sad to read of the passing of Abdul “Duke” Fakir - the last original member of my favourite vocal group, The Four Tops. We are all in the shadow of their love and it was a thrill to meet him. My condolences to his family and friends. @elviscostello
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Elvis Costello & @beastieboys performing "Radio, Radio" during the SNL 25th Anniversary Special in 1999.
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"I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down" was released on February 8, 1980. It was originally recorded by soul duo Sam & Dave in 1967 and was later covered by EC & The Attractions for the album 'Get Happy'.
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Due to very serious concerns about the health of my mother, I have traveled to England and cannot be at the B&N Union Square event tomorrow night. Thank you for your understanding. I hope to see you all in better days. #LookNow
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What a joy it was to sing both “Radio Radio” and “Yo Vengo A Ofrecer Mi Corazon” with my friend, Fito Paez at Radio City Musical Hall, last night. Many thanks to his superb band and the members of the audience who applauded my fractured but deeply felt Spanish. Onward. E.C.
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Such sad news. Geoff told me once that working at Abbey Road might mean a morning recording Otto Klemperer, Judy Garland in the afternoon or The Beatles until the small hours. Nothing could confound him. How fortunate to have known and worked with him. I will miss him greatly.
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“Well if you ever plan to motor west.Travel my way, take the highway that's the best”
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They’ve had em all here! Great to be at the Cabot Theatre. In the hills of Massachusetts
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"Shipbuilding" a song written by Elvis Costello and music by Clive Langer. The song was written during the 1982 Falklands War and highlights the irony of the war. In 1983, Elvis Costello appeared live on the UK music program The Tube to perform the song.
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My grandmother was in service as a girl. Given the night terrors she suffered all her life and the things she said to me as a boy, we eventually deduced that she was speaking of abuse at the hands of her rich employer. That was 100 years ago. We should be doing better by now.
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions performing “Pump It Up” at Rockpalast on June 15th, 1978.🎶
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Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen team up to deliver an enthralling performance of "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down".
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Elvis Costello has been forced to cancel the remaining 6 dates of his current European tour on medical grounds. His doctor has strongly advised him to take a break from his current tour itinerary and rest. Please click here for more information -
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Happy Paddy’s Day To Patricks Everywhere. Declan Patrick MacManus
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"Everyday I Write the Book" was "a song I wrote in ten minutes almost as a challenge to myself. I thought, maybe I could write just a simple, almost formula song and make it mean something. I was quite happy with it and I tried to do it in a kind of lovers-rock type arrangement.
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The lesser-spotted “0.0”.For those of us who went “alkoholfrei” in the last century, this is an occasional alternative. #Slainte #UntilWeReturn
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As it says, “Music First”. One of the great singers and some feller in a hat. My condolences to Ronnie’s friends and family with admiration & respect. E.C.
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"Happy Birthday, @itstonybennett .You have made the world a better place and we will sit like this again, one day. You are the best and #TheBestIsYetToCome .With much affection and respect. Elvis Costello".
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Elvis performing "Penny Lane" in the East Room of the White House as part of a concert honoring Paul McCartney.
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Today marks the 43rd anniversary of 'Armed Forces', the 2nd album from EC & The Attractions. Comment below with your favorite song. Listen to the album here:
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"I was speaking today to my pal and Best Man, the playwright Alan Bleasdale about the sad passing of John Prine. We recalled that forty years ago, when we were first introduced, the condition of us becoming friends was that the other also loved John Prine"
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🎶 Even presidents have newspaper lovers.Ministers go crawling under covers.She's no angel.He's no saint.They're all covered up with white washed grease paint 🎶. Elvis Costello and The Attractions' fifth album 'Trust' was released on January 23, 1981.
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Dressed for success…Side stage at The Orpheum, New Orleans….Showtime!!!
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My hero speaks. “Lowe is also a songwriter's songwriter, a craftsman celebrated for his originality, ingenuity and melodic sensibility.” - @GuitarPlayerNow .
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"Accidents Will Happen" is widely considered to be the first fully animated music video, and precedes the first substantial boom in the animated music video trend of the ’80s.
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions released "Man Out of Time" on July 30th, 1982. Some critics have named the song as EC's greatest.
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"Dirty Old Town" from The Pogues' album 'Rum, Sodomy & The Lash," produced by Elvis.
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Much of the credit for keeping the heart & pop soul of this record should go to Nick Lowe who produced the album, with Roger Bechirian engineering. The recording venue was once again Eden Studios & the sessions were booked for what seemed like an incredibly extravagant six weeks.
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"I am saddened to read of the passing of Bill Walton - the Boston Celtics basketball star and two-time NBA Champion - and wanted to send my condolences to his wife Lori, his sons, Adam, Nathan, Luke and Chris. ” - Elvis Costello .Read the full tribute:
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Thirty-five years ago today, "Man Out of Time" was released as a single off of the album ‘Imperial Bedroom’.
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Thank you to everyone at The Olympia for making this a special night for me and my Mam. Two years ago this would not have seemed possible. Long live The Locarno #tougherthantherest #justtrustuk2020 @ElvisCostello
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“Goodbye Cruel World” doesn’t seem to be such a good gag anymore. Though it is hard to feel the end is nigh on this glorious day. “Homeward Bound”.Time for some reading, writing and arithmetic .Take care of yourselves and see you when this is all over. Love from @elviscostello
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The Last Year Of My Youth Vs The Fatal Glass Of Beer
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'Spike', EC's 12th studio album, was released today in 1989. The album reached No. 5 on UK Album Charts, and includes the songs "Veronica", "God's Comic" & "Tramp the Dirt Down".
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The music video for "Let Them All Talk" from Elvis’ 7th studio album with The Attractions, 'Punch The Clock’.
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"High Fidelity" was released on April 4th, 1980 as the second single from the album 'Get Happy!!'.
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Just Trust Elvis Costello and The Imposters. Elvis Costello and The Imposters bring their new show to the U.K. in February, 2020. #justtrustuk2020.Tickets On-Sale Now! -
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Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Special will air on Saturday, November 9th on @HBO and Sunday, November 17th on @PBS both at 7pm EST @sesamestreet #Sesame50
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Coming tonight, @SebastianYatra’s video for “Llorar”, a song from Elvis Costello’s highly anticipated album ‘Spanish Model!’
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🎶 If there's anything that you want.If there's anything that you need.There's no need to be evasive.Money talks and it's persuasive 🎶
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“(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes" from ‘My Aim is True’ live performance from 1977.
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FLASHBACK: In 1980, this ‘Get Happy’ commercial aired during the broadcast of SNL.
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions released their acclaimed single "Radio Radio" on October 20th, 1978.
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Elvis Costello returns to Japan for the first time in 8 years. He will be joined by Steve Nieve. April 8 - Tokyo.April 9 - Tokyo.April 11 - Osaka .Tickets on sale December 16 .First pre-sale starts now, sign up to get the code at:
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"Some of the best things the Attractions did, like this one, were at slower tempos. It's a myth that it's all about speed and power. We had to be exhausted to play like that. We had to drain ourselves of the impulse to play fast." - Elvis Costello on "New Lace Sleeves"
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The Breakfast Of Champions (Alkoholfrei) on the train to Berlin. We hit at 8. Don’t be late. @VertiMusicHall @ElvisCostello @VoiceOfAnfield
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"(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea" was lyrically inspired by films Costello had watched as a kid, images in the song come from the 1960s movie "Smashing Time" and other glimpses of London. The song was released on this day in 1978.
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Congratulations to Tranmere Rovers and their fantastic supporters for promotion to League One. Now for the Championship. @NicolaPalios @markpalios1 @TranmereRovers @ElvisCostello @IanProwse Look at his face!
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"A Good Year For The Roses" by Elvis Costello and The Attractions is from their fifth studio album 'Almost Blue'.
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"New Amsterdam", from the album ‘Get Happy’, was named after the Dutch settlement that would become New York City. Elvis recorded the track alone in a small studio in Pimlico and played all the instruments himself!
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Elvis performed "The Very Thought Of You" with Chet Baker live at Ronnie Scott's.
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