The Internet is overrated. It's much smaller an innovation than people think it is. I don't think it's changed the way anybody makes music. Elvis Costello changeinnovationinternet Change image and share on social
And obviously, when I started out, I had a little bit more curiosity than some, and went seeking out the original artists, or in some cases searching up country music. Elvis Costello artistbitecase Change image and share on social
But there are things in Il Sogno that the methods of The Delivery Man could never achieve. Elvis Costello achievedeliveryman Change image and share on social
I'd been to Memphis before, but we stayed out of Memphis early on in the late 70s for obvious reasons. People were very sensitive about Elvis Presley, and my stage name obviously would be provocative to some people in that area at that time. Elvis Costello 70sareaearly share on social
Women hear rhythm differently than men. Elvis Costello differentlyhearman Change image and share on social
My family calls me Declan. But most people call me E.C. I think it comes from my dad. It's an Irish convention. You usually call the first child by the initials. Elvis Costello callchildconvention Change image and share on social
Mention Hubert Sumlin, as well, because Hubert's a great man, and again, you know, I don't play the guitar very good, but when I'm playing this kind of music, I always have him in my mind. I wish I could play like Hubert. Elvis Costello goodgreatguitar share on social
Happiness isn't a fortune in a cookie. It's deeper, wider, funnier, and more transporting than that. Elvis Costello cookiedeepfortune Change image and share on social
Living a very long time would be a very scary thing. Elvis Costello livelongscary Change image and share on social
