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Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs, Elvis Costello
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Elvis Costello's, "Indoor Fireworks"
The Song Lyrics:
But they can dazzle or delight
Or bring a tear
When the smoke gets in your eyes
Or bring a tear
When the smoke gets in your eyes
Song They Mention:
"Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" by The Platters
Submitted by: Alex Aerni
Elvis Costello's, "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
He went out to work that night and wasted his breath
Song They Mention:
Working Man's Blues - Merle Haggard
Submitted by: Tania WYEP
Elvis Costello's, "The Other Side Of Summer"
The Song Lyrics:
Was it a millionaire who said "imagine no possessions"?
Song They Mention:
A direct/lyrical reference to "Imagine" by John Lennon
Submitted by: Tarzan
Elvis Costello's, "This Is Hell"
The Song Lyrics:
"My Favourite Things" are playing again and again
But it's by Julie Andrews and not by John Coltrane
But it's by Julie Andrews and not by John Coltrane
Song They Mention:
"My Favorite Things," originally sung by Julie Andrews in The Sound Of Music, later made into a jazz recording by John Coltrane.
Submitted by: Elsie (formerly Alex) Aerni
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