Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus in London, 1954) is an influential English singer-songwriter known for blending punk, new wave, pop, country, and jazz with witty, literate lyrics, emerging in the late 1970s with albums like My Aim Is True and This Year's Model. The son of a musician, he started in London's pub rock scene, gaining fame for his sharp social commentary and musical versatility, earning awards, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and collaborations with artists like Burt Bacharach and Diana Krall (his wife).
Known For
- Everything it Takes (feat. Elvis Costello)
- Watching the Detectives
- Alison
- She
- Veronica
Discography Highlights
- The Coward Brothers 2024
- King Of America & Other Realms (Super Deluxe / 2024 Remaster) 2024
- Hey Clockface 2020
- Wise Up Ghost (And Other Songs) [Bonus Tracks] 2013
- National Ransom 2010
Similar Artists
- Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Elvis Costello & The Imposters
- Nick Lowe
- Joe Jackson
- Squeeze
- The Clash
Soundtrack Appearances
Anniversary (2025) - 1 song(s)
Movie
PONIES (S1) - 1 song(s)
TV Show
The Big Lebowski (1998) - 2 song(s)
Movie
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In a quiet moment of introspection, The Dude tunes into his favorite tune on his headphones while undergoing a medical examination at the hands of Maude's doctor. As he nods along to the music, the tension of the situation momentarily fades away, replaced by a sense of calm and focus.