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Pump It Up: Elvis Costello's 100 Best Songs
Author(s): Jim Beviglia (Author)
- Publisher: Lume Books
- Publication Date: March 19, 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 137 pages
- ISBN-10: B00BXLUFN2
Book Description
Elvis Costello burst onto the music scene in 1977 with his first album ‘My Aim Is True’ – one of the finest debuts ever recorded.
In the years since then, he has released 23 albums, either solo or with The Attractions and The Imposters.
From early classics such as ‘Alison’ and ‘Watching the Detectives’ to mid-career highlights such as ‘Veronica’, to the brilliant return to form on ‘National Ransom’, his work has won countless awards and earned the respect of songwriters everywhere.
But which is his greatest song?
Jim Beviglia has picked the 100 best songs from his eclectic range of albums, before choosing Costello’s finest ever track.
All the classics are included – as well as a few others which may may (or may not) surprise you.
Pump It Up will take you back to all of Costello’s finest moments, and whether you are a hard-core fan or just enjoy listening to Costello’s music, this list offers a wealth of information on Costello’s musical history, the differences between his albums, and an incisive analysis of his most celebrated tracks. It is the one book that every Costello fan will want to read.
