Elvis Costello Top 3 Songs

[Smokey]

Costello in his hay days was darling of critics and his [early] albums was always included in their variety of 'best" album list. But I don't think he did as well with general public, at least not in the U.S. So these songs are snap shot of his peaks in music venues.

Ranked from most favorites:

1. "Everyday I Write the Book" from Punch the Clock
2. "Watching the Detectives" from My Aim Is True
3. "Veronica" from Spike

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[thekid]

I have several LP's and CD's of Mr. Costello. I listened to "Armed Forces" and "Trust" a lot when walking to work back in the day.

A few of my favs in no particular order

Alison
Peace, Love and Understanding
Pump It Up

[Ex Lion Tamer]

Alison
Peace, Love and Understanding
Pump It Up

Though I agree that Peace, Love and Understanding is among his greatest performances; not sure it should be included in a list of ECs best songs because it is written by Nick Lowe.

My list...

The Beat
Riot Act
Less than Zero

[Mr MidFi]

I'm a fan. Armed Forces is one of my favorite albums ever.

ELT is right about Peace, Love & Understanding... I'll give it an honorable mention because it's such a damn good song. Anyway...

1. Lipstick Vogue
2. Party Girl
3. Suit of Lights

[Jim Clark]

Used to be a huge fan, then he kinda lost me. At any rate, Beyond Belief is by far my favorite EC toon. Pump it up and Every Day I write the book would round out my top three.
jc

[noddin0ff]

#1 is a pretty easy pick for me. After that there's a number to pick from

1. I Want You (Blood & Chocolate)
2. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror (Spike)
3. Beyond Belief (Imperial Bedroom)

[Smokey]

Some of your song suggestions I have not heard before, so downloaded the mp3 versions and must say they sound pretty good. Welcome addition to my music collection :)