About Elvis Costello:
Elvis Costello is an English singer-songwriter. He began his career as part of London's pub rock scene in the early 1970s and later became associated with the first wave of the British punk and new wave movement of the mid-to-late 1970s. His critically acclaimed debut album, My Aim Is True, was recorded in 1977. Shortly after recording it he formed the Attractions as his backing band. His second album, This Year's Model, was released in 1978, and was ranked number 11 by Rolling Stone on its list of the best albums from 1967–1987. His third album, Armed Forces, was released in 1979, and features his most successful single "Oliver's Army". His first three albums all appeared on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
But there are things in Il Sogno that the methods of The Delivery Man could never achieve.
Elvis CostelloI've never felt British. I'm just not interested in national identity. I don't know why.
Elvis CostelloI find it to be the ultimate backhanded compliment when you are compared against yourself.
Elvis Costello