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
She pulls the eyes out with a face like a magnet.
You swore you wouldn't shout. If it's not your punch, then it's your pout.
You swore you wouldn't shout. If it's not your punch, then it's your pout.
I'd been to Memphis before, but we stayed out of Memphis early on in the late 70s for obvious reasons. People were very sensitive about Elvis Presley, and my stage name obviously would be provocative to some people in that area at that time.
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.
You need a platform upon which to release an orchestral record, otherwise it's just going to be an obscurity.
Don't start me talking, I could talk all night. My mind goes sleepwalking while I'm putting the world right.
She's filing her nails while they are dragging the lake.
There is something wrong with you if you don't get angry about something.
You have to face the fact that I have no reputation as a composer; I have my reputation as a songwriter and a performer-and that opportunity came this summer, when I was invited to perform at the Lincoln Centre festival in New York... three nights.
If it wasn't for some acci-accidents, then some would never learn.
I could promise that I'll always be true to you, but we may not live to be so old.
For all the courage that we never had, I'm just about glad.
When they finally put you in the ground, I'll stand on your grave and tramp the dirt down.