"(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" is a prime example - a now classic song that many people know, yet it never hit the charts. Neither did "Pump It Up", which used to be a staple at major sporting events, or "Alison", his tender ballad covered by many other bands. Costello's most successful song on the charts came in 1989 with "Veronica", which went to #19.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
"(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" by Elvis Costello
Costello...the "other" Elvis...and Buddy Holly look alike. The English singer and songwriter has had an impressive career since the mid-70s, pairing himself with the likes of Paul McCartney and Burt Bacharach and earning several songs in the R&R Hall of Fame. But you wouldn't know that looking at his chart performance.
"(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" is a prime example - a now classic song that many people know, yet it never hit the charts. Neither did "Pump It Up", which used to be a staple at major sporting events, or "Alison", his tender ballad covered by many other bands. Costello's most successful song on the charts came in 1989 with "Veronica", which went to #19.
"(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" is a prime example - a now classic song that many people know, yet it never hit the charts. Neither did "Pump It Up", which used to be a staple at major sporting events, or "Alison", his tender ballad covered by many other bands. Costello's most successful song on the charts came in 1989 with "Veronica", which went to #19.
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