Find elvis costello discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The purpose of this page is to answer the following question. Hipo records after churning out an incredible run of records, elvis costello entered a bit of a shit period. Elvis costello the best of elvis costello the first 10. Oct 11, 2015 a music lover, though, could achieve the same effect with an ipod stocked entirely with elvis costello albums. A alcune riedizioni di this years model sono accreditate a elvis costello and the attractions album in cui e accreditato con altri artisti.
It was written for 17 cd booklets, and it might never see the light of day again. In 2003, he was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. Elvis costello, patti smith and tracey thorn are among the musicians in this years music writers prize published. The hipo reissues 2007 the hipo deluxe editions the costello show series the rhino reissues 20012006 the rhino catalog the unreissues. Its also richly melodic, sophisticated and up there with the best albums of his career. Armed forces is the third studio album by british musician elvis costello, released in the uk by radar records and in the us by columbia in 1979. This cd has his hits with the attractions still sounds good 30 years later.
If i own the standard versions of all elvis costello albums, including the bonus discs from the rhino and hipo reissue series, what other tracks do i need to own to have an absolutely complete collection of officially released songs, including different versions of the same song. He was described as new wave a postpunk sort of powerpop sound. See more ideas about elvis costello, rock and roll and music. A universal music company 1998 hipo records was established by universal music group in 1996 as a branded concept label within umgs special markets department. Trust is the birth of the ill try on any old stylistic hat elvis costello that everybody knows today. For some of us on the nearer and further edges of 50, he has been both idol and. The return of the spectacular spinning songbook discogs. Elvis costellos 500 musthave albums, from rap to classical. In an august 2, 2006 press release, universal music announced the acquisition of elvis costello s 19771986 catalog and plans for definitive reissues, box sets, live albums, multiple cd sets, compilations for the companys highly successful branded series and rarities discs as well as limited editions via the awardwinning hip o select imprint. His music took the energy and cynicism of punk and combined it. The first 10 years by elvis costello cd, may2007, hipo at the best.
All songs written by elvis costello unless otherwise indicated. Us released 1 may 2007 my aim is true by elvis costello on hipo recordsuniversal music company umc b000863502 barcode 602517260863. G the attractions played on almost all of costello s singles from 1978 to 1984 and sporadically thereafter, but note that 1980s new amsterdam was a solo single on which elvis costello played all instruments. Rocking horse road and kinder murder from the album brutal youth. Everyday i hide the book elvis costellos rockstar memoir is one of the best ever. Get happy is a studio album by elvis costello and the attractions. This years model was elvis costello s first album with the attractions. I didnt get elvis book until summer 2019 but it has become my all time favorite book. Born august 25th 1954 in london, england, declan patrick macmanus better known by his stage name elvis costello is an english singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer that is currently signed to hipo records. In an august 2, 2006 press release, universal music announced the acquisition of elvis costellos 19771986 catalog and plans for definitive reissues, box sets, live albums, multiple cd sets, compilations for the companys highly successful branded series and rarities discs as well as limited editions via the awardwinning hipo select imprint.
He could still be counted on for hits everyday i write the book from the uneven punch the clock, for example, but his albums werent so solid anymore. Get happy was born as much from sincere love for soul as it was for elvis costellos desire to distance himself from an unfortunate verbal faux pas where he insulted ray charles in. Elvis costello booking agent book elvis costello for. Hip o develops and markets crosslabel compilations, packages, series, and specialty artist releases culled from the archives of umg and outside labels. Us released 1 may 2007 my aim is true by elvis costello on hipo records universal music company umc b000863502 barcode 602517260863 is a track cd remaster of the 1977 american lp on columbia records. Mar 20, 2017 the hip o reissues 2007 the hip o deluxe editions the costello show series the rhino reissues 20012006 the rhino catalog the unreissues. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. However, my digital music collection only contains the original albums as much as i like the bonus material, i prefer collecting solely based on the original albums. Elvis costello reissue madness steve hoffman music forums.
The recording at eden studios began at the end of 1977 and was completed in early 1978. Aug 26, 20 costellos 500 from abba to zamballarana, and from mozart to eminem, one of rocks finest talents has identified 500 albums essential to a happy life. Ume announced that they would be reissuing the albums on their hipo select label. Elvis costello discography news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2008 learn how and when to remove this. Get happy was born as much from sincere love for soul as it was for elvis costello s desire to distance himself from an unfortunate verbal faux pas where he insulted ray charles in an attempt to get stephen stills goat.
The best of elvis costello music cd chicago public. Recently, ive been taken to collecting again, and due to the 2007 hipo reissue campaign, the remaining rhino cds have skyrocketed far out of my price range. Expand full bio costellos first single, less than zero, was released in april 1977 and later included on his phenomenal loweproduced debut my aim is true. Check out everyday i write the book by elvis costello on amazon music. Born in london, england, in 1954, singersongwriter elvis costello was first signed to a record label in the late 1970s. Like many others, i feel elvis costello is generally a good thing. The booklets contain song lyrics, which is a nice touch, especially for the older material. Join the musician treatment foundation tonight, wednesday 29th april, at 5 pm cst for an hour of music, storytelling, and joy. Musician treatment foundation was founded in late 2017 as the firstnonprofit of. It was his second album with the attractions, and the first to officially credit the attractions on the cover. Young declan macmanus who, in 1963, squirrels away a napkin signed by the beatles, becomes elvis costello, a man enlisted, a quartercentury later, to write songs with paul mccartney. Universal music enterprises acquired elvis costellos first 11 albums last year all were originally released on columbia records. Ive read this book about 7 times since first getting it and often find myself going back to random bits. Everyday i write the book by elvis costello on amazon.
Elvis costello everyday i write the book hq youtube. The musician treatment foundation proudly presents our happier musicalhour live stream concert for community first village featuring allanmayes, ladonna, and special guest elvis costello. Memoirs and autobiographies by artists i love have become my favorite kinds of books to read, but none in my opinion compare to costellos. This years model universal 2007 bonus track by elvis. This page lists albums, singles, and compilations by the musician elvis costello, distinguishing. If i own the standard versions of all elvis costello albums, including the bonus discs from the rhino and hip o reissue series, what other tracks do i need to own to have an absolutely complete collection of officially released songs, including different versions of the same song. Stiff records signed him in 1976 on the advice of staff producer lowe. Declan patrick macmanus, obe born 25 august 1954, better known by his stage name elvis costello, is an english postpunk singersongwriter. Elvis costello discography wikipedia republished wiki 2. Elvis costellos rockstar memoir is one of the best ever.
Annotator bob porter begins his liner notes to hipo records louis armstrong compilation gold by citing a chart statistic. A music lover, though, could achieve the same effect with an ipod stocked entirely with elvis costello albums. Leadoff track what a wonderful world became a top 40 hit in 1988, 20 years after it was recorded, due to. Everyday i write the book by elvis costello on amazon music.
Most of the songs had been performed live with them prior to the recording of the album. When elvis costello first burst onto the music scene in 1977, he was seen as an angry young firebrand and one of the sharpest voices in the new wavepunk revolution. The booklets feature lyrics including songs not written by elvis but, unlike the ryko and rhino cds, no additional liner notes. Few would have guessed that more than 40 years later, costello would be one of the most celebrated and genrespanning songwriters of his generation, an artist comfortable collaborating with the likes of paul mccartney, burt. Elvis costello reissues formerly elvis costello on rhino. Costellos 500 from abba to zamballarana, and from mozart to eminem, one of rocks finest talents has identified 500 albums essential to a happy life. This years model was elvis costellos first album with the attractions. Memoirs and autobiographies by artists i love have become my favorite kinds of books to read, but none in my opinion compare to costello s. Born declan patrick macmanus, elvis costello was raised in london and liverpool, grandson of a trumpet player on the white star line and son of a jazz musician who became a successful radio dance band vocalist. He has won multiple awards in his career, including grammy awards in 1999 and 2020, and has twice been nominated for the brit award for best british male artist. The hypothetical reissues edsels singles box sets frequently asked question links.
The first 10 years by elvis costello cd, may2007, hipo at the best online prices at ebay. Stream trust by elvis costello and tens of millions of other songs on all your. Latinautor, cmrra, umpg publishing, ascap, latinautor. Unfaithful music and disappearing ink is the longawaited memoir from elvis costello, one of rock and rolls most iconic stars. Oct 19, 2015 unfaithful music and disappearing ink by elvis costello viking.
Stiff records was about to release his debut lp, my aim is true, and had signed him to a. Get happy was born as much from sincere love for soul as it was for elvis costello s desire to distance himself from an unfortunate verbal faux pas where he insulted ray charles in an attempt to get stephen stills. Unfaithful music and disappearing ink by elvis costello viking. Check out my aim is true by elvis costello on amazon music.
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