# |
Artist |
Song Title |
Year |
Chart Entries |
1 |
Elvis Costello |
Watching the Detectives |
1977 |
France 1 - Nov 1977 (5 weeks), Sweden (alt) 9 - Dec 1977 (18 weeks), UK 15 - Nov 1977 (11 weeks), Holland free40 15 of 1978, Scrobulate 72 of favourite songs, WXPN 320, Rolling Stone 354, Acclaimed 423 (1977), RYM 21 of 1977 |
2 |
Elvis Costello |
Oliver's Army |
1979 |
UK 2 - Feb 1979 (12 weeks), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Mar 1979), Holland free40 15 of 1979, RIANZ 25 - May 1979 (12 weeks), Holland 31 - Apr 1979 (4 weeks), Virgin 35, WXPN 591, OzNet 646, Acclaimed 664 (1979), RYM 5 of 1979 |
3 |
Elvis Costello |
The Other Side of Summer |
1991 |
Japan (Tokyo) 1 - May 1991 (11 weeks), Poland 28 - Jun 1991 (5 weeks), UK 43 - May 1991 (4 weeks), Japan (Osaku) 45 of 1991 (peak 2 16 weeks), RYM 89 of 1991 |
4 |
Elvis Costello |
Veronica |
1989 |
Japan (Tokyo) 5 - Feb 1989 (26 weeks), KROQ 17 of 1989, US Billboard 19 - Apr 1989 (14 weeks), UK 31 - Mar 1989 (6 weeks), Holland free40 40 of 1989, RYM 42 of 1989 |
5 |
Elvis Costello |
Everyday I Write the Book |
1983 |
France 8 - Aug 1983 (2 weeks), Canada 19 - Oct 1983 (7 weeks), UK 28 - Jul 1983 (8 weeks), KROQ 34 of 1983, US Billboard 36 - Aug 1983 (14 weeks), Acclaimed 2414 (1983), RYM 125 of 1983 |
6 |
Elvis Costello |
She |
1999 |
Japan (Tokyo) 9 - Aug 1999 (34 weeks), UK 19 - Jul 1999 (10 weeks), Brazil 57 of 1999, Japan (Osaku) 82 of 1999 (peak 12 13 weeks) |
7 |
Elvis Costello |
I Want You |
1986 |
Holland free40 7 of 1986, Holland 15 - Nov 1986 (7 weeks), Belgium 21 of all time, Europe 54 of the 1980s (1986), UK 79 - Nov 1986 (2 weeks), Acclaimed 940 (1986), RYM 41 of 1986 |
8 |
Elvis Costello |
Alison |
1977 |
Scrobulate 81 of list, WXPN 104, Acclaimed 272 (1977), Rolling Stone 318, RYM 10 of 1977, WFUV 23, NY Daily Love list 96 |
9 |
Elvis Costello |
A Good Year For the Roses |
1981 |
UK 6 - Oct 1981 (11 weeks), Holland 14 - Nov 1981 (6 weeks), Belgium 17 - Dec 1981 (5 weeks), Holland free40 70 of 1981 |
10 |
Elvis Costello |
13 Steps Lead Down |
1994 |
Japan (Tokyo) 5 - Mar 1994 (10 weeks), UK 59 - Apr 1994 (1 week) |
11 |
Elvis Costello |
The Only Flame In Town |
1984 |
US Billboard 56 - Jul 1984 (9 weeks), UK 71 - Aug 1984 (4 weeks), KROQ 89 of 1984 |
12 |
Elvis Costello |
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding? |
1978 |
WXPN 82, Rolling Stone 284, Acclaimed 968 (1978), RYM 134 of 1978, WFUV 29 |
13 |
Elvis Costello |
Pump it Up |
1978 |
UK 24 - May 1978 (10 weeks), WXPN 288, Acclaimed 773 (1978), RYM 16 of 1978, one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 500 |
14 |
Elvis Costello |
Radio Radio |
1978 |
UK 29 - Oct 1978 (7 weeks), WXPN 340, Acclaimed 626 (1978), RYM 15 of 1978 |
15 |
Elvis Costello |
Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution) |
2002 |
Japan (Tokyo) 34 - Mar 2002 (4 weeks), UK 58 - Apr 2002 (1 week) |
16 |
Elvis Costello |
Sulky Girl |
1994 |
France 10 - Mar 1994 (1 week), UK 22 - Mar 1994 (3 weeks), Holland free40 64 of 1994 |
17 |
Elvis Costello |
I Can't Stand Up (for Falling Down) |
1980 |
UK 4 - Feb 1980 (8 weeks), KROQ 75 of 1980, RYM 164 of 1980 |
18 |
Elvis Costello |
Smile |
2002 |
Japan (Tokyo) 3 - Apr 2002 (13 weeks) |
19 |
Elvis Costello |
Accidents Will Happen |
1979 |
France 5 - Jul 1979 (3 weeks), UK 28 - May 1979 (8 weeks), RYM 62 of 1979 |
20 |
Elvis Costello |
(I Don't Want to Go To) Chelsea |
1978 |
UK 16 - Mar 1978 (10 weeks), Acclaimed 817 (1978), RYM 79 of 1978 |
21 |
Elvis Costello |
Bama Lama Bama Loo |
1995 |
Japan (Tokyo) 14 - May 1995 (8 weeks) |
22 |
Elvis Costello |
Still |
2003 |
Japan (Tokyo) 26 - Sep 2003 (7 weeks) |
23 |
Elvis Costello |
I Wanna Be Loved/Turning The Town Red |
1984 |
France 7 - Jun 1984 (1 week), UK 25 - Jun 1984 (6 weeks) |
24 |
Elvis Costello |
You Bowed Down |
1996 |
Japan (Tokyo) 37 - Jun 1996 (5 weeks) |
25 |
Elvis Costello |
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood |
1986 |
Belgium 24 - Mar 1986 (2 weeks), UK 33 - Feb 1986 (4 weeks) |
26 |
Elvis Costello |
You Tripped At Every Step |
1994 |
Japan (Tokyo) 48 - Apr 1994 (4 weeks) |
27 |
Elvis Costello |
Man Out of Time |
1982 |
UK 58 - Jul 1982 (2 weeks), RYM 169 of 1982 |
28 |
Elvis Costello |
Getting Mighty Crowded |
1980 |
KROQ 91 of 1980, RYM 105 of 1980 |
29 |
Elvis Costello |
Hi-Fidelity |
1980 |
UK 30 - Apr 1980 (5 weeks), RYM 105 of 1980 |
30 |
Elvis Costello |
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes |
1977 |
WXPN 479, RYM 128 of 1977 |
31 |
Elvis Costello |
London's Brilliant Parade EP |
1994 |
UK 48 - Nov 1994 (2 weeks) |
32 |
Elvis Costello |
It's Time |
1996 |
UK 58 - May 1996 (1 week) |
33 |
Elvis Costello |
Love Ones |
1982 |
KROQ 90 of 1982 |
34 |
Elvis Costello |
This Town |
1989 |
KROQ 99 of 1989 |
35 |
Elvis Costello |
So Like Candy |
1991 |
Poland 48 - Nov 1991 (2 weeks), Holland free40 71 of 1991 |
36 |
Elvis Costello |
Whisper |
1981 |
KROQ 95 of 1981 |
37 |
Elvis Costello |
Baby Plays Around EP |
1989 |
UK 65 - May 1989 (2 weeks) |
38 |
Elvis Costello |
Five Gears in Reverse |
1980 |
KROQ 43 of 1980 |
39 |
Elvis Costello |
Lipstick Vogue |
1978 |
Acclaimed 1589 (1978) |
40 |
Elvis Costello |
Blue Chair |
1987 |
UK 94 - Feb 1987 (1 week) |
41 |
Elvis Costello |
Head to Toe |
1982 |
UK 43 - Sep 1982 (4 weeks) |
42 |
Elvis Costello |
Party Party |
1982 |
UK 48 - Dec 1982 (6 weeks) |
43 |
Elvis Costello |
I'm Your Toy |
1982 |
UK 51 - Apr 1982 (3 weeks) |
44 |
Elvis Costello |
You Little Fool |
1982 |
UK 52 - Jun 1982 (3 weeks) |
45 |
Elvis Costello |
Sweet Dreams (Of You) |
1981 |
UK 42 - Dec 1981 (8 weeks) |
46 |
Elvis Costello |
Let Them All Talk |
1983 |
UK 59 - Sep 1983 (2 weeks) |
47 |
Elvis Costello |
New Amsterdam |
1980 |
UK 36 - Jun 1980 (6 weeks) |
48 |
Elvis Costello |
Tokyo Storm Warning |
1986 |
UK 73 - Aug 1986 (3 weeks) |
49 |
Elvis Costello |
Clubland |
1980 |
UK 60 - Dec 1980 (4 weeks) |
50 |
Elvis Costello |
Green Shirt |
1985 |
UK 68 - May 1985 (5 weeks) |
51 |
Elvis Costello |
Chelsea |
1978 |
Holland free40 42 of 1978 |
52 |
Elvis Costello |
Shipbuilding |
1983 |
Poland 11 - Oct 1983 (8 weeks) |
53 |
Elvis Costello |
Less Than Zero |
1977 |
RYM 35 of 1977, Guardian Indie 21 |
54 |
Elvis Costello |
I Hope You're Happy Now |
1986 |
RYM 41 of 1986 |
55 |
Elvis Costello |
The Peoples' Limousine |
1985 |
RYM 134 of 1985 |
56 |
Elvis Costello |
They'll Never Take Her Love from Me |
1985 |
RYM 134 of 1985 |
57 |
Elvis Costello |
Heathen Town |
1983 |
RYM 125 of 1983 |
58 |
Elvis Costello |
Town Cryer |
1982 |
RYM 169 of 1982 |
59 |
Elvis Costello |
The Ugly Things |
1991 |
RYM 89 of 1991 |
60 |
Elvis Costello |
Couldn't Call It Unexpected No 4 |
1991 |
RYM 89 of 1991 |
61 |
Elvis Costello |
You're No Good |
1989 |
RYM 42 of 1989 |
62 |
Elvis Costello |
Tiny Steps |
1978 |
RYM 15 of 1978 |
63 |
Elvis Costello |
Big Tears |
1978 |
RYM 16 of 1978 |
64 |
Elvis Costello |
My Funny Valentine |
1979 |
RYM 5 of 1979 |
65 |
Elvis Costello |
You Belong to Me |
1978 |
RYM 79 of 1978 |
66 |
Elvis Costello |
Wednesday Week |
1979 |
RYM 62 of 1979 |
67 |
Elvis Costello |
Talking in the Dark |
1979 |
RYM 62 of 1979 |
68 |
Elvis Costello |
Welcome to the Working Week |
1977 |
RYM 10 of 1977 |
69 |
Elvis Costello |
Girls Talk |
1980 |
RYM 164 of 1980 |
70 |
Elvis Costello |
Blame it On Cain |
1977 |
RYM 21 of 1977 |
71 |
Elvis Costello |
Mystery Dance |
1977 |
RYM 21 of 1977 |
72 |
Elvis Costello |
Radio Sweetheart |
1977 |
RYM 35 of 1977 |
73 |
Elvis Costello |
Days |
unknown |
Scrobulate 52 of tracks |
74 |
Elvis Costello |
Other End Of The Telescope |
unknown |
WXPN 520 |
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26 Apr 2011
audio of [smile] sung by elvis costello written by charles chaplin
Where can I get the audio of [smile] sung by elvis costello written by charles chaplin
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13 Mar 2011
Imposter
Same man used alias in 2 songs
We don't understand what you're trying to say. The words "imposter" and "alias" are not listed.
If you mean that two of these songs have the same title you have to suggest which ones they are because we can't see it.