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Elvis Costello

ELVIS COSTELLO

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Elvis Costello is a songwriter with 884 credits across their career. Best known for their work with Elvis Costello, Elvis Costello's songwriting spans 341 tracks. Beyond writing, they have also contributed 212 production credits.

Songwriting

Written by Elvis Costello

430 tracks · 50 artists

Elvis Costello

275 tracks

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Elvis Costello & The Imposters

55 tracks

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Paul McCartney

7 tracks

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Diana Krall

5 tracks

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Artists

Associated Artists

Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello

295 tracks

Elvis Costello & the Imposters

Elvis Costello & the Imposters

56 tracks

The Pogues

The Pogues

Discography

Albums

The Kings Of America (Live At Royal Albert Hall - 1987)

Elvis Costello

2025

Nimrod (25th Anniversary Edition)

Nimrod (25th Anniversary Edition)

Green Day

2023

The Green Man Collection (Compilation)

The Green Man Collection (Compilation)

Steeleye Span

2023

Most Popular

Top Tracks

What a Catch, Donnie

Fall Out Boy

When I Get My Hands on You

When I Get My Hands on You

The New Basement Tapes

Oliver's Army

Elvis Costello

Pump It Up

Production

Produced by Elvis Costello

214 tracks · 13 artists

Elvis Costello

112 tracks

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Elvis Costello & The Imposters

42 tracks

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The Pogues

22 tracks

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The Specials

15 tracks

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Squeeze13
Paul McCartney3
The Special A.K.A1
Rav1
No Doubt1
Robert Wyatt1
Anne Sofie von Otter1
Elvis Costello & The Attractions1
Mental As Anything1

Vocals

Vocals — Elvis Costello

134 tracks · 15 artists

Elvis Costello

103 tracks

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Elvis Costello & The Imposters

16 tracks

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John Cougar Mellencamp

2 tracks

That's Me
Wrong, Wrong, Wrong About Me

The New Basement Tapes

2 tracks

Married to My Hack Lyrics
Lost on the River #12 Lyrics

Rosanne Cash1
Lucinda Williams1
Loretta Lynn1
Paul McCartney1
Jenny Lewis1
Fito Páez1
Bajofondo Tango Club1
Squeeze1
Bill Kirchen1
Brodsky Quartet1
Dan Hicks And His Hot Licks1

Guitar

Guitar — Elvis Costello

91 tracks · 4 artists

Elvis Costello

85 tracks

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The New Basement Tapes

3 tracks

Down on the Bottom Lyrics
Lost on the River #12 Lyrics
Married to My Hack Lyrics

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

2 tracks

Why Won't Heaven Help Me?Lyrics
Isabelle in Tears Lyrics

Robert Wyatt

1 track

Shipbuilding Lyrics

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar — Elvis Costello

25 tracks · 4 artists

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

13 tracks

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Elvis Costello

8 tracks

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The New Basement Tapes

2 tracks

Spanish Mary Lyrics
Duncan and Jimmy Lyrics

Lucinda Williams

2 tracks

Buttercup Lyrics
Soldier's Song Lyrics

Background Vocals

Background Vocals — Elvis Costello

19 tracks · 7 artists

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

9 tracks

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Elvis Costello

3 tracks

Welcome to the Working Week Lyrics
Soul For Hire
Radio Sweetheart Lyrics

The New Basement Tapes

3 tracks

Down on the Bottom Lyrics
Nothing To It Lyrics
Florida Key Lyrics

Robert Wyatt

1 track

Shipbuilding Lyrics

Paul McCartney1
The Specials1
'Til Tuesday1

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar — Elvis Costello

10 tracks · 4 artists

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

6 tracks

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Elvis Costello

2 tracks

One Bell Ringing Lyrics
Jimmie Standing in the Rain Lyrics

The New Basement Tapes

1 track

Florida Key Lyrics

Rosanne Cash

1 track

8 Gods of Harlem Lyrics

Piano

Piano — Elvis Costello

9 tracks · 2 artists

Elvis Costello

6 tracks

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Elvis Costello & The Imposters

3 tracks

Unwanted Number Lyrics
Dishonor the Stars Lyrics
Isabelle in Tears Lyrics

Arranger

Arranger — Elvis Costello

7 tracks · 2 artists

Elvis Costello

6 tracks

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Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

You Shouldn’t Look at Me That Way Lyrics

Bass

Bass — Elvis Costello

7 tracks · 3 artists

Elvis Costello

4 tracks

Hoover Factory Lyrics
For The Stars
When I Was Cruel No. 2
New Amsterdam Lyrics

The New Basement Tapes

2 tracks

Nothing To It Lyrics
Liberty Street Lyrics

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

1 track

Shallow Grave

Organ

Organ — Elvis Costello

7 tracks · 3 artists

Elvis Costello

4 tracks

New Amsterdam Lyrics
Walk Us Uptown
Possession Lyrics
Baby Plays Around

The New Basement Tapes

2 tracks

Stranger Lyrics
When I Get My Hands on You Lyrics

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

Dishonor the Stars Lyrics

Vocal Arranger

Vocal Arranger — Elvis Costello

7 tracks · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

7 tracks

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Celesta

Celesta — Elvis Costello

6 tracks · 3 artists

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

4 tracks

Suspect My Tears Lyrics
Stripping Paper Lyrics
He's Given Me Things Lyrics
You Shouldn’t Look at Me That Way Lyrics

Elvis Costello

1 track

All This Useless Beauty Lyrics

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

1 track

All This Useless Beauty

Keyboards

Keyboards — Elvis Costello

5 tracks · 3 artists

Elvis Costello

2 tracks

Hoover Factory Lyrics
You Bowed Down Lyrics

Paul McCartney

2 tracks

You Want Her Too Lyrics
Don't Be Careless Love Lyrics

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

1 track

You Bowed Down

Conductor

Conductor — Elvis Costello

4 tracks · 2 artists

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

3 tracks

Suspect My Tears Lyrics
I Let the Sun Go Down Lyrics
He's Given Me Things Lyrics

Elvis Costello

1 track

Can You Be True?Lyrics

Horns Arranger

Horns Arranger — Elvis Costello

4 tracks · 2 artists

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

3 tracks

Under Lime Lyrics
Burnt Sugar Is So Bitter Lyrics
Mr. & Mrs. Hush Lyrics

Elvis Costello

1 track

One Bell Ringing Lyrics

Orchestration

Orchestration — Elvis Costello

4 tracks · 2 artists

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

3 tracks

He's Given Me Things Lyrics
Suspect My Tears Lyrics
I Let the Sun Go Down Lyrics

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

1 track

I Want To Vanish

Vibraphone

Vibraphone — Elvis Costello

3 tracks · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

3 tracks

Under Lime Lyrics
Dishonor the Stars Lyrics
Suspect My Tears Lyrics

Woodwind Arranger

Woodwind Arranger — Elvis Costello

3 tracks · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

3 tracks

Burnt Sugar Is So Bitter Lyrics
Under Lime Lyrics
Stripping Paper Lyrics

Drum Programming

Drum Programming — Elvis Costello

2 tracks · 1 artist

Elvis Costello

2 tracks

Spooky Girlfriend
When I Was Cruel No. 2

Featured Artist

Featured Artist — Elvis Costello

2 tracks · 2 artists

Willie Nelson

1 track

Crazy (feat. Diana Krall & Elvis Costello) [Live At Beacon Theatre, 2003]

Vega (10)

1 track

Dio Come Ti Amo

Glockenspiel

Glockenspiel — Elvis Costello

2 tracks · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

2 tracks

Isabelle in Tears Lyrics
Stripping Paper Lyrics

Harmonica

Harmonica — Elvis Costello

2 tracks · 1 artist

Elvis Costello

2 tracks

Hoover Factory Lyrics
Remove This Doubt

Lead Vocals

Lead Vocals — Elvis Costello

2 tracks · 2 artists

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

45 Lyrics

Steve Nieve

1 track

Tender Moment (Kairos)

Slide Guitar

Slide Guitar — Elvis Costello

2 tracks · 2 artists

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

I Let the Sun Go Down Lyrics

The New Basement Tapes

1 track

Hidee Hidee Ho #11 Lyrics

Additional Vocals

Additional Vocals — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Fall Out Boy

1 track

What a Catch, Donnie Lyrics

Choir

Choir — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello

1 track

Revolution #49 (Parlé)

Fretless Bass Guitar

Fretless Bass Guitar — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello

1 track

Ghost Train Lyrics

Harmony Vocals

Harmony Vocals — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Paul McCartney

1 track

That Day is Done Lyrics

Instrumentation

Instrumentation — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello

1 track

Big Sister's Clothes Lyrics

Luthéal

Luthéal — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

You Shouldn’t Look at Me That Way Lyrics

Marimba

Marimba — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello

1 track

Ghost Train Lyrics

Mellotron

Mellotron — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

The New Basement Tapes

1 track

Kansas City Lyrics

Moog Minimoog Synthesizer

Moog Minimoog Synthesizer — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

Unwanted Number Lyrics

Performer

Performer — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello

1 track

No Flag (Chanté)

Spanish Guitar

Spanish Guitar — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

Burnt Sugar Is So Bitter Lyrics

Strings Arranger

Strings Arranger — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

You Shouldn’t Look at Me That Way Lyrics

Synthesizer

Synthesizer — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

Unwanted Number Lyrics

Twelve-String Guitar

Twelve-String Guitar — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

Under Lime Lyrics

Wah-Wah Pedal

Wah-Wah Pedal — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

Why Won't Heaven Help Me?Lyrics

Whistle

Whistle — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

I Let the Sun Go Down Lyrics

Wurlitzer Electric Piano

Wurlitzer Electric Piano — Elvis Costello

1 track · 1 artist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

1 track

Mr. & Mrs. Hush Lyrics

22 tracks

The Specials

The Specials

15 tracks

Squeeze

Squeeze

13 tracks

The New Basement Tapes

The New Basement Tapes

12 tracks

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

9 tracks

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

7 tracks

Diana Krall

Diana Krall

5 tracks

Dave Edmunds

Dave Edmunds

3 tracks

Wendy James

Wendy James

3 tracks

Metropole Orchestra

Metropole Orchestra

3 tracks

Lucinda Williams

Lucinda Williams

3 tracks

Robert Wyatt

Robert Wyatt

2 tracks

Rockpile

Rockpile

2 tracks

Steve Nieve

Steve Nieve

2 tracks

John Cougar Mellencamp

John Cougar Mellencamp

2 tracks

Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt

2 tracks

Sondre Lerche

Sondre Lerche

2 tracks

Jenny Lewis

Jenny Lewis

1 track

Bröderna Bengtssons Hatt & Mössfabrik

Bröderna Bengtssons Hatt & Mössfabrik

KSMB

2023

Live At The Capitol Theater - May 15, 1982

Live At The Capitol Theater - May 15, 1982

Dave Edmunds

2023

I Ran Down Every Dream

I Ran Down Every Dream

Tommy McLain

2022

Lauluja laitakaupungilta

Lauluja laitakaupungilta

Pääesiintyjät

2022

La Face de Pendule à Coucou - EP

La Face de Pendule à Coucou - EP

Elvis Costello

2021

Everchanging Times (Burt Bacharach Songbook III)

Metropole Orchestra

2021

Catfite: A HXC Version Of Catbite S/T

Catbite

2021

A Bar Too Far

Little annie

2020

Love and Rain - The Athletic Sessions

Paal Flaata

2017

Non Ho L'Eta

Vega (10)

2017

Full Circle

Full Circle

Loretta Lynn

2016

Dead To The World

Helmet (2)

2016

Introducing Darlene Love

Darlene Love

2015

Live At Rockpalast Loreley 1983

Dave Edmunds

2014

B-Sides & Rarities Vol.2 [2009-2013]

B-Sides & Rarities Vol.2 [2009-2013]

Rav

2013

Ghost Brothers Of Darkland County

John Cougar Mellencamp

2013

Together

Steve Nieve

2013

Wise Up: Thought (Remixes & Reworks 2013) (Number Two)

Elvis Costello

2013

Live At Rockpalast

Rockpile

2013

Under The Covers Vol. 3

Matthew Sweet

2013

Wise Up Ghost (And Other Songs 2013 Number One)

Elvis Costello

2013

Ois Offn

Willi Resetarits

2012

Extra Covers

Extra Covers

Lotte Kestner

2011

Feel The Power

Malcolm Tent

2011

Blessed

Blessed

Lucinda Williams

2011

Live At Montreux 1980

Rockpile

2011

The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!!

Elvis Costello & the Imposters

2011

When Ronan Met Burt

Burt Bacharach

2011

Spot the Difference

Spot the Difference

Squeeze

2010

Word To The Wise

Bill Kirchen

2010

Do Wrong Right

Do Wrong Right

The Devil Makes Three

2009

That Covers That ...

Chris Richards And The Subtractions

2009

Lost Highway

Lost Highway

Willie Nelson

2009

Little Honey

Little Honey

Lucinda Williams

2008

Acid Tongue

Acid Tongue

Jenny Lewis

2008

Silence Followed By A Deafening Roar

Paul Gilbert

2008

Mar Dulce

Bajofondo Tango Club

2007

Original Soundtrack: Dan In Real Life

Sondre Lerche

2007

Who'll Speak For Love (Burt Bacharach Songbook II)

Metropole Orchestra

2007

Our Favourite Pop

paris match

2007

Build a Bridge

Build a Bridge

Audra McDonald

2006

My Flame Burns Blue

Elvis Costello

2006

Here Come the Drums

Here Come the Drums

Rogue Traders

2005

Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Radio Broadcast

Elvis Costello

2005

Moodswings

Brodsky Quartet

2005

The Girl In the Other Room

The Girl In the Other Room

Diana Krall

2004

Songs And Melodies

Soul Bossa Trio

2004

Pump It Up

Elvis Costello

Dirty Old Town

Dirty Old Town

The Pogues

Tempted

Tempted

Squeeze

Almost Blue

Chet Baker

A Rainy Night in Soho

A Rainy Night in Soho

The Pogues

The Body of an American

The Pogues

A Pair of Brown Eyes

A Pair of Brown Eyes

The Pogues

Alison

Alison

Elvis Costello

A Message to You, Rudy

The Specials