Wednesday, August 25, 2010

August 25: Singer, songwriter Elvis Costello is 56 today.

Elvis Costello - born Declan Patrick MacManus - in London, is of Irish heritage. He was an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-1970s and later became associated with the Punk/New Wave musical genre. During his career, his music has drawn on many diverse genres.





In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked him #80 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

He is married to jazz singer and pianist, Diana Krall.



(Links for viewing You Tube videos:)
-- "Alison"
-- "I Want You" (With the Imposters)
-- "She"

HIGHLY Recommended (Links to Amazon):

National RansomSecret, Profane and SugarcaneThe Best of Elvis Costello: The First 10 Years [DIGIPACK]

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