Elvis Costello Biography

Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus August 25 1954) is a British singer-songwriter. He came to prominence as an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-1970s and later became associated with the punk/new wave genre.
Costello's first single for independent label Stiff Records was “Less Than Zero” released in March 1977. Two months later his debut album “My Aim Is True” was released to moderate commercial success reaching #14 in the U.K. and later the Top 40 in the U.S. with Costello appearing on the cover in what became his trademark oversize glasses bearing a striking resemblance to Buddy Holly. “My Aim Is True” went on to be certified platinum by the RIAA. Costello's backing on the debut album was provided by the American band Clover. Later in 1977 Costello formed his own permanent backing band The Attractions.
“This Year’s Model” was released in 1978 and featured the singles “Pump It Up” and “(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea.” In 1979 he released “Armed Forces.” Both the album and the single “Oliver's Army” went to #2 in the U.K. 1980’s soul-infused “Get Happy!!” would be the first and — along with 1986’s “King of America” — possibly the most successful of Costello's many experiments with genres beyond those he is normally associated with. The single “I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down” was an old Sam and Dave song.

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