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 Attractions

Music 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

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
"Hit Me With Your Best Shot"	"My Aim Is True," Elvis Costello	Wendy Torrance
"Pump Up The Jam"	"Pump It Up," Elvis Costello	hamburger456
"Everyday I Write The Book"	"The Book Of Love," Peter Gabriel	Elvis
"What's So Funny ('Bout Peace, Love, and...?)"	"It's A Laugh," Hall & Oates	rocky

Add a Letter To a Song Title:

"I Wanna Be Gloved" originally "I Wanna Be Loved"

Quark

Change a Letter In a Song Title:

"Five Years In Reverse" originally "Five Gears In Reverse"

jonny

"Catching The Detectives" originally "Watching The Detectives"

Serafina

"Watching The Defectives" originally "Watching The Detectives"

(That is, the defective beings.)

michelle (hell in mice)

Song Parodies:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"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
"Radio, Radio"	"Video, Video"	Rick Duncan
"She"	"Heshe"	Alchoholica
"I'll Never Fall In Love Again"	"I'll Never Shower With Gay Men"	Mikey Boy
There are additional song parodies available.

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
There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available.

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:

"Allison" Misheard Lyrics: Allison, my anus, too. Original Lyrics: Allison, my aim is true.	"Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)" Misheard Lyrics: Why don't you love me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a one-eyed Jew? Original Lyrics: Why don't you love me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe?
"Clubland" Misheard Lyrics: Lead to a higher in-command Who calls in for air raid strikes. Original Lyrics: Lead to a higher ranking man Or a face with thin red stripes.	"What's So Funny Bout Peace, Love And Understanding" Misheard Lyrics: What's so funny about this little earth were standing on? Original Lyrics: What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?
There are additional misheard lyrics available.