Fun Music Information -> Elvis Costello
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This is the most recent information about Elvis Costello that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Elvis Costello, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).
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Misspellings and other Alternate Names:
These are the alternate spellings of the performer's name we've had to correct in submissions to amIright.
Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Elvis Costello/Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and The AttractionsMusic Quotes:
Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it's really a stupid thing to want to do. - Elvis Costello Even in a perfect world, where everyone was equal I'd still own the film rights and be working on the sequel. - Elvis Costello Submitted by: LucidLupin
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Band Name Origins:
- Originally Declan MacManus, he chose the stage name by combining Elvis Presley with his mother's maiden name. Submitted by: Eschewy
- His real name is Declan McManus, from a long line of Irish musicians. The other description about using Elvis Presley's name and his Grandmother's maiden name are correct. The current incarnation of the Attractions have been titled The Imposters. Submitted by: Feldes
Performer Pseudonyms:
Also known as: Declan Patrick McManus. Submitted by: geojones
Also known as: Declan Patrick MacManus. Submitted by: Colin
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | Comments & Submittor Name |
| "Fall Down" | "Accidents Will Happen," Elvis Costello | Josh |
| "Laughing" | "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love & Understanding," Elvis Costello | Kathy |
| "How To Disappear Completely" | "I Want To Vanish," Elvis Costello | Josh |
| "Accidentally In Love" | "Accidents Will Happen," Elvis Costello | hekifier |
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Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Olive's Army" originally "Oliver's Army"
A gender change by removing a letter
Regina Haniger
"Oliver's Arm" originally "Oliver's Army"
Regina Haniger
Add a Letter To a Song Title:
"The Other Slide Of Summer" originally "The Other Side Of Summer"
Mae Beam
"I Wanna Be Gloved" originally "I Wanna Be Loved"
Quark
Change a Letter In a Song Title:
"Good Year For The Noses" originally "Good Year For The Roses"
Josh
"Pills And Soup" originally "Pills And Soap"
Sounds like he has a cold.
Josh
"Patching The Detectives" originally "Watching The Detectives"
Mallory
"Matching The Detectives" originally "Watching The Detectives"
Mallory
"I Wanna Be Moved" originally "I Wanna Be Loved"
Naomi Swanson
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Song Parodies:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Waiting for the End of the World" | "Hiding in the Tree Like a Squirrel" | metaphorsbwithu |
| "Less Than Zero" | "Dress Like Zorro" | metaphorsbwithu |
| "Watchin' The Detectives" | "Watchin For Infections (the Nurse Ballad)" | Malcolm Higgins |
| "This Year's Girl" | "This Year's Toy" | Rex Ungericht |
| "Watching The Detectives" | "Blocking The Inspections" | Malcolm Higgins |
| "Oliver's Army" | "To Love Her's Barmy" | the_conqueror_of_parodies |
| "Alison" | "Albertsons" | Rick Duncan |
| "Watching The Detectives" | "Watching Th Olympics" | Malcolm Higgins |
| "Pump It Up" | "Puff It Up" | Alvin Rhodes |
| "Pump It Up" | "In-N-Out Burger" | Tim Hall |
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Untapped Commercial Ideas:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Almost Blue | Smurfs cartoon show | Vic George |
| Pump It Up | Bicycle Pumps | Indra.v |
| Almost Blue | Promo for 'Charlie & The Chocolate Factory' | Pickle* |
| Accidents Will Happen | Auto Insurance | A dude |
| Accidents Will Happen | Depends adult diapers | Shawn Eni |
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Accidents Will Happen | Anything potty-training related | brainstem |
| Radio Radio | Sinclair or Infinity Broadcasting | Tim Hall |
| It's Been A Good Year For The Roses | Classic Rock Magazine | pickle* |
| Accidents Will Happen | NASCAR | newave |
| Accidents Will Happen | Service King Collision Repair | Big Mark |
| There are additional on hold music ideas available. | ||
Duets Not Yet Performed:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| My Name Is... Eminem | Alison Elvis Costello | My Name Is Alison | Grimley Fieendish |
| Fell In Love With A Girl White Stripes | Veronica Elvis Costello | Veronica Fell In Love With A Girl I knew there was something suspecious about her! | B.C. |
| Love Hurts Roy Orbison | Twenty-Five Fingers Elvis Costello | Love Hurts With Twenty-Five Fingers Ladies..... I feel your pain. | Hed Automatican |
| My Name Is Eminem | Veronica Elvis Costello | My Name Is Veronica | Gretchen Wieners |
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If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be :
Abba and Costello
Abba combined with Elvis Costello
Okay, I stole this idea, but it had to be on the list.
Submitted By: Rick Duncan
Misheard Lyrics:
"Accidents Will Happen"
Misheard Lyrics: There are so many people to see
So many people you can sh*t upon At your pleasure Original Lyrics: There are so many people to see
So many people you can check upon And add to your collection | "What's So Funny Bout Peace, Love And Understanding"
Misheard Lyrics: What's so funny 'bout me slugging Ernie Stanley?
Original Lyrics: What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?
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"Oliver's Army"
Misheard Lyrics: With the fires from the Mersey and the Thames and the Tyne
Original Lyrics: With the boys from the Mersey and the Thames and the Tyne
| "Allison"
Misheard Lyrics: Allison, my anus, too.
Original Lyrics: Allison, my aim is true.
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Misheard Lyrics Story:
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"Allison"
Misheard Lyrics: Allison, my anus, too.
Original Lyrics: Allison, my aim is true.
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Maya Weiss
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Funny Lyrics:
"Radio, Radio"
The Funny Lyrics: You better do as you are told.
Why They're Funny: If he had followed this advice, he never would have played this song on SNL in '77.
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
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Nonsensical Lyrics:
"She"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: She may not be what she may seem inside her shell.
Why They're Nonsensical: What is she, a turtle?
Submitted by: Rpollck
| "Watching the Detectives"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: Red dogs under illegal legs
Why They're Nonsensical: What in the world is this supposed to mean??!?
Submitted by: ParaGlock
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Dated Lyrics:
"Radio Radio"
The Dated Lyrics: It's the end, the end of the century.
It's the end, the end of the seventies. Why They're Dated: The seventies ended long ago. The century followed recently.
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"Complicated Shadows"
The Lyrics: You can say just what you like in a voice like a John Ford film
Take the law into your hands You will soon get tired of killing In those complicated shadows Who They Mention: Filmmaker John Ford
Submitted by: Tania WYEP
| "Suit of Lights"
The Lyrics: While Nat King Cole sings Welcome To My World
You request some song you hate you sentimental fool Who They Mention: Nat King Cole
Submitted by: Tania WYEP
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Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:
"Suit Of Lights"
The Song Lyrics: And I thought I heard "The Working Man's Blues"
He went out to work that night and wasted his breath Song They Mention: Working Man's Blues - Merle Haggard
Submitted by: Tania WYEP
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Song Title Space Change:
"Al Is On" originally "Alison"
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
"Ali's On" originally "Alison"
Submitted by: U. Carrie Oats
Band Name Anagrams:
Cool Elves List Submitted by: Larcen Tyler
That sounds like a rather interesting band name!
Song Title Anagrams:
"No, I Crave" originally "Veronica"
Submitted by: Josh
"Aid Air Odor" originally "Radio Radio"
Somebody ripped one?
Submitted by: Josh
"Mayor's Liver" originally "Oliver's Army"
Submitted by: Josh
"No, Lisa" originally "Alison"
Submitted by: Regina Haniger
Super Short Pop Songs:
"Welcome To the Working Week" Length: 1:22
The leadoff track to his debut album, My Aim Is True.
Submitted by: Todd W. Zimmerman
What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music):
"Being banned from SNL"
Elvis Costello & the Attractions were banned from Saturday Night Live for 20 years for performing "Radio Radio" instead of "Less Than Zero" in a 1977 episode.
Submitted by: dxman
Movies Named After Song Titles:
"Less Than Zero"
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
