Every Elvis Has His Impersonators: 7 Homemade Remade Elvis Costello Songs
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Every Elvis Has His Impersonators: 7 Homemade Remade Elvis Costello Songs is the fifth official release credited to antifolk music group Elastic No-No Band
and their second EP
, although all of the music is played and sung by the group's leader, Justin Remer. It is the first Elastic No-No Band release to not feature other performers besides Remer since 2005. Like the band's first EP, The Meow Bits
, this release is issued only as a digital download
.
As the title suggests, all the songs are cover versions of songs originally performed by Elvis Costello
. The title is a play on the concept of an Elvis impersonator
and the phrase "Every Elvis has his army," which is taken from the lyrics of Costello's song "Episode of Blonde".
All songs written by Elvis Costello. "Toledo" co-written by Burt Bacharach
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Elastic No-No Band
Elastic No-No Band is a musical group based in New York City's anti-folk scene. Started in the mid-2000s, the band's name was initially just a pseudonym for its current leader and main songwriter, Justin Remer. Since 2005, Elastic No-No Band has also included pianist Herb Scher and...
and their second EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, although all of the music is played and sung by the group's leader, Justin Remer. It is the first Elastic No-No Band release to not feature other performers besides Remer since 2005. Like the band's first EP, The Meow Bits
The Meow Bits
The Meow Bits is the fourth official release from antifolk music group Elastic No-No Band and their first EP. It is issued only as a digital download....
, this release is issued only as a digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
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As the title suggests, all the songs are cover versions of songs originally performed by Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello , born Declan Patrick MacManus, is an English singer-songwriter. He came to prominence as an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-1970s and later became associated with the punk/New Wave genre. Steeped in word play, the vocabulary of Costello's lyrics is broader...
. The title is a play on the concept of an Elvis impersonator
Elvis impersonator
An Elvis impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies famed American musician Elvis Presley. Professional Elvis impersonators can work all over the world as entertainers, and such tribute acts are in great demand due to the unique iconic status of Elvis...
and the phrase "Every Elvis has his army," which is taken from the lyrics of Costello's song "Episode of Blonde".
Track listing
- "Pump It UpPump It Up (Elvis Costello song)"Pump It Up" is a song by Elvis Costello. It originally appeared on Costello's second album This Year's Model which was the first he recorded with The Attractions.- Lyrics :...
" - "You Belong To Me"
- "Monkey To Man"
- "Battered Old Bird"
- "Toledo"
- "High Fidelity"
- "I Want You"
All songs written by Elvis Costello. "Toledo" co-written by Burt Bacharach
Burt Bacharach
Burt F. Bacharach is an American pianist, composer and music producer. He is known for his popular hit songs and compositions from the mid-1950s through the 1980s, with lyrics written by Hal David. Many of their hits were produced specifically for, and performed by, Dionne Warwick...
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