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Elvis Costello

Singer-songwriter Elvis Costello (born Patrick Declan MacManus in London, August 25, 1954) made his debut in 1977, accompanying the emergence of punk(My Aim Is True, #14 in the UK charts, featuring the song "Alison"). He then formed a backing band, The Attractions, with whom he recorded the album This Year's Model, released in 1978 and reaching #4 in the charts. Armed Forces (1979) and Get Happy! (1980) followed, reaching number two. Produced from the outset by Nick Lowe, he broke away from the latter with the 1981 album Almost Blue (No. 7). This was followed by Imperial Bedroom,...