Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Declan Patrick MacManus, better known by his stage name Elvis Costello, is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as part of London's pub rock scene in the early 1970s and later became associated with the first wave of the British punk and new wave movement of the mid-to-late 1970s. His critically acclaimed debut album, My Aim Is True, was recorded in 1977. Shortly after recording it he formed the Attractions as his backing band. His...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth25 August 1954
CityLondon, England
I know that when I make a record like The Delivery Man as a contrast to even Il Sogno, this is going to reach a wider audience, because it communicates in that very direct way.
And obviously, when I started out, I had a little bit more curiosity than some, and went seeking out the original artists, or in some cases searching up country music.
When in doubt, play track 4 - it is usually the one you want.
Obviously I got known for some other songs early on, and some of those were rock'n'roll songs. Some of them were melodic pop songs. And I've done lots of different things, as you know, but every so often I get drawn back.
Obviously the people that I admired, like the Beatles, were really into rock'n'roll, but it was already a little past rock'n'roll when I started listening and making my own choices about music.
The long arm of the law slides up the outskirts of town.
The cost of living in sin would make a poor man out of Paul Getty.
Don't try to touch my heart, it's darker than you think. And don't try to read my mind, because it's full of disappearing ink.
When they finally put you in the ground, I'll stand on your grave and tramp the dirt down.
For all the courage that we never had, I'm just about glad.
The truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark. It scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark.
There are a few things that I regret, but nothing that I need to forget.
I feel like a juggler running out of hands.
Well, T Bone's had a remarkable career as a producer since the time that we first worked together. He was dividing his time between recording and producing when we first met, and touring. We toured together and we were great friends.