Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army

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    Official Music Video for Oliver's Army performed by Elvis Costello & The Attractions.
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  • @Reizermo
    @Reizermo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1881

    Met him twice on the street in London. We had a nice chat. He even remembered me the second time. Sound guy. Amazing talent.

    • @fisherdole196
      @fisherdole196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I saw him live in London, he came down from the stage and passed playing the guitar just next to me, I didnt know what to do when he came just a feet or two next to me so I just touched him and said someting stupid I guess?

    • @stuartmckern6206
      @stuartmckern6206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow!!

    • @0002EcM
      @0002EcM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He married above his weight

    • @jorgelab453
      @jorgelab453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      cool

    • @SK-le1gm
      @SK-le1gm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That’s awesome!! 🤣 I met morrissey at an organic grocery store in LA once!! Yes, he does his own shopping 🛒

  • @wynnmatthews1858
    @wynnmatthews1858 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Can hardly believe this song is 41 years old. Where has the time gone? Loved it then, love it today.

    • @TaigaTurf
      @TaigaTurf 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      45 years ago

  • @jasonkingshott2971
    @jasonkingshott2971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +606

    This nerdy looking bloke became one of the coolest musicians overnight with great songs.

    • @harryboyes2812
      @harryboyes2812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You got that right :)

    • @richardpressling1117
      @richardpressling1117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      One of the greatest singer song writers, a poet.

    • @michaelcocchiara6989
      @michaelcocchiara6989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He made some great music.

    • @jeanmichellelaurent
      @jeanmichellelaurent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He even sounds cool for someone who looks like a bit of a dweeb

    • @walesforaunitedkingdom2556
      @walesforaunitedkingdom2556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I am obsessed with Oliver’s Army, the melody is addictive and I’ve been listening to it for years, but I must confess that I don’t know any other Elvia Costello songs, what would someone recommend next?

  • @345ma52
    @345ma52 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +110

    This song is damn masterpiece

    • @jaykaybee68
      @jaykaybee68 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Can you tell me why? What's it all about? I'd be interested.

    • @the_local_bigamist
      @the_local_bigamist 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jaykaybee68 Colonialism, war, sending working class people to die for the military industrial complex. Elvis Costello is a genius. "Oliver" refers to Oliver Cromwell who was a pillager and villain who used (working class?) poor people in his military conquests and is very much hated by many, especially in Ireland. The song is actually a good study guide if you wanted to learn about colonialism, imperialism, war and so on as the lyrics are still relevant today and will be for as long as the world is run by greedy psychopaths who engineer constant wars - not to win, but to profit. War is big business. Hope this was useful to you.

    • @jamesalexander5623
      @jamesalexander5623 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@the_local_bigamist Well Said!

  • @LucianaShadow
    @LucianaShadow 7 ปีที่แล้ว +719

    A song about sending young working-class men off to die in foreign wars, that sounds like Abba. Brilliant.

    • @ZnenTitan
      @ZnenTitan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Good call. He meant it to sound like an ABBA song

    • @bigboyedward
      @bigboyedward 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not dis time

    • @littlesprite123
      @littlesprite123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      he was singing about mercenaries ! paid killers !

    • @studio-flash
      @studio-flash 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Kate Bush also had her version called Army dreamers.

    • @eckeynecker
      @eckeynecker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And status quo had in the Army now , and xtc had generals and majors , and Exploited had army life ,there might be a theme here .

  • @TaigaTurf
    @TaigaTurf 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Fantastic song.
    The piano is really good
    And great vocals.

  • @creakyboards8517
    @creakyboards8517 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    1:11
    >drops the n bomb
    >goes into one of the best choruses ever
    >frolicks around a beach like a 5 year old

    • @ConnorUdhus
      @ConnorUdhus ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🤣🤣

    • @waynemurphy6708
      @waynemurphy6708 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      It's white-n bomb, what the British army called the local Irish nationalists during the troubles.

    • @MrDaiseymay
      @MrDaiseymay 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@waynemurphy6708 I BET REFERENCES TO OLIVER CROMWELL, WENT DOWN WELL IN IRELAND.

    • @rickyhunt4075
      @rickyhunt4075 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      It's meant to be subversive the song is a critique of the British Empire and racism or the idea that the British were better than everyone else. He used the word because it was a slur British people used during the Troubles. No blacks, no dogs, no irish was a common sign back in those days. You have to understand the context in how he used it. That being said he himself has urged people to stop listening to it and said he regrets it. So this is a weird disconnect between an artists and their fans.

    • @harrodsfan
      @harrodsfan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@waynemurphy6708 👍

  • @lyndaoneill7813
    @lyndaoneill7813 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    I think this is one of his all time best songs.Its 2024 and still loving it.

    • @zoki-kj3ox
      @zoki-kj3ox 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      "Every day I writte the book" is the best! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @peterwhent66
    @peterwhent66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +511

    No fluff, no fancies gimmicks, just one of the greatest songs in British music. Written, played and sung by the band. Outstanding.

    • @kingflappy4827
      @kingflappy4827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      oliver is my second name classmates would refer this song to me

    • @slyestfox935
      @slyestfox935 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ryanflanagan9624 stop bringing everyone down Ryan 🙏🤣

    • @natureclips5849
      @natureclips5849 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like Dancing Queen

    • @driferdark4339
      @driferdark4339 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And in under 3 minutes,just pure perfection!

    • @SuperFerdie1965
      @SuperFerdie1965 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ryanflanagan9624
      Fruitcake alert....

  • @andrespaz-moscoso2291
    @andrespaz-moscoso2291 ปีที่แล้ว +596

    I’m probably the youngest in this comment section. I’m 14 and this was my dad’s favorite song. He passed a month ago and I’m listening on repeat because of him

    • @ConnorUdhus
      @ConnorUdhus ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I'm just a teensy bit older, 16 turning 17 in a couple weeks. Recently got into Costello and no one under the age of 50 seems to care! I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure he would be so grateful you're reconnecting with his favorites.

    • @williamhilinsky1327
      @williamhilinsky1327 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      God bless your dad.

    • @catkinscat6082
      @catkinscat6082 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Bless you, music can help you through the worst of times

    • @mickeymisa9350
      @mickeymisa9350 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Bless you, you had a lovely father and you will be a good man for this. respect to you.

    • @GordonGregson
      @GordonGregson ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Ur dad was a legend

  • @garethjamesdavies6850
    @garethjamesdavies6850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    My husband & I loved this. I lost him in 2020 to cancer at 58 yrs old. Love you Gareth ,miss you Gar , always love you

    • @pjhey947
      @pjhey947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So sorry for your loss. Sending love 💕

    • @brianmiller5265
      @brianmiller5265 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Gareth, my condolences on your never ending loss. I lost me beloved Jacquelina in 2008 from cancer. She was 45. I haven't loved since. I love this son. Check out Peace Love And understanding. I love it. Those 2 songs are his triumphs and belong together. Good luck to you

    • @sarareardon9527
      @sarareardon9527 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry for your loss, I pray you have peace and comfort with you from our dear Lord Jesus Christ who is there for us all in the good times and bad times of our lives, much love and God bless you! Sara

    • @garethjamesdavies6850
      @garethjamesdavies6850 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much Sara x

    • @topquark6919
      @topquark6919 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sorry to hear about your sad loss. I hope you are as well.

  • @mobiuspaw494
    @mobiuspaw494 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    69 and I'm still loving it...

    • @FunkyRumpetroll
      @FunkyRumpetroll หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Missionary and i'm still loving it...

    • @richardmillican7733
      @richardmillican7733 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Tommy's Army!!
      London's still full of Arabs!!!

    • @FredericChopin-ht5xm
      @FredericChopin-ht5xm หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@FunkyRumpetroll underrated ong

    • @the_local_bigamist
      @the_local_bigamist 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Who doesn't love a 69? Good for you, in seriousness. Must have been great experiencing this at the time.

  • @144checkout
    @144checkout ปีที่แล้ว +276

    There's something about this song.
    I utterly love it.
    Listened to it hundreds of times.
    Never tired of it.

    • @MrDaiseymay
      @MrDaiseymay ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It's like no other, and the piano is knock-out

    • @Kthxlolu9046
      @Kthxlolu9046 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      listen to this version

    • @Kthxlolu9046
      @Kthxlolu9046 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/wJOi0-mc_6s/w-d-xo.html

    • @craftsandstuff3349
      @craftsandstuff3349 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Along with I Write the Book

    • @apfelprincess45
      @apfelprincess45 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My favourite EC song, still listen to it regularly.

  • @Breyfart
    @Breyfart 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    A true anthem!

  • @hooch304
    @hooch304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1429

    Can’t believe Elvis has disowned his own song! Apart from being a brilliant song it was honest, poetic and loved by my generation. I had just finished a tour of duty in Ulster when it was released and could relate exactly to what he was saying about working class lads always being recruited to sort out someone else’s mess. I accept some of the lyrics would be viewed as not PC today, but I hope the trend of pulling down statues is not going to transfer to works of art, literature and poetry. I would urge Elvis to think again and remember he was only reflecting values that were held widely in the seventies and he has nothing to be ashamed of.

    • @dominicheaney9242
      @dominicheaney9242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +221

      Agreed wholeheartedly. The ignorant, such as those who wish to cancel this extraordinary, well -informed, angry, masterpiece (seemingly in utter ignorance of the song's message) can't be appeased, and it is pointless trying.

    • @jacklowe3037
      @jacklowe3037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      Exactly, people cancelling a song that speaks facts, and If you aren’t angry at this song or offended and you see the light hearted side and can acknowledge a piece of total art why can’t we all. Some people are just dumb. They don’t watch the vid or read all the lyrics just isolate the N-Word and call Elvis Costello a racist, which he’s not. The only crime Elvis committed in my eyes was being a genius and writing one of the great songs of the 70’s nothing wrong with that

    • @dsmith4658
      @dsmith4658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Appeasement only breeds WEAK NESS

    • @DecentralEyes
      @DecentralEyes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Exactly. In fact black gang members et al actually refer to each other as “niger” to this day and get away with it!

    • @dr.roberts4508
      @dr.roberts4508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Elvis in this snowflake, hashtag# me too millennials. He doesn't need the headache.

  • @healgrowlovecommunity8397
    @healgrowlovecommunity8397 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I was 19. St Thomas's Hospital student nurse. This was playing everywhere. I'm 63 now and still remember every word. Brings back such happy memories! Hi to any Nightingales out there!

    • @steveakka
      @steveakka ปีที่แล้ว

      Second post...The thing is why do we still love this song? Ok.. it's a great tempo..but in all honesty we know what he was saying..even though now he says he doesn't stand by it...he does...just under pressure to say that imo....

    • @plane-crashes-aussie-stories
      @plane-crashes-aussie-stories ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was 20. All the great music from "way back then" really does conjure up memories.

    • @JupiterThunder
      @JupiterThunder 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was 14. First saw it on Kenny Everett's Video Show....went out and bought the single the next day! Top tune.

    • @marnanel
      @marnanel หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@steveakkaDoes he say he doesn't stand by what the song was about? I thought he said he didn't stand by the way he said it.

    • @gavinscott8903
      @gavinscott8903 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm hearing ya. I'm 62 & remember this song like the back of my hand. Such an underrated artist he is

  • @leehowson440
    @leehowson440 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    I was in hospital for 8 weeks in 1979 at age 9, this song was number one in the charts for 7 weeks.
    I'll never forget it

    • @monikatrombly8383
      @monikatrombly8383 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Would you rather have been anywhere else?

    • @leehowson440
      @leehowson440 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@monikatrombly8383 what, than here, today?

    • @QUINT34577
      @QUINT34577 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It reached no 2 in England where was it number one 1 for seven weeks.??

    • @ebby2468
      @ebby2468 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was born in 1979. I love this song. Always have. Top tune!!

    • @MrDaiseymay
      @MrDaiseymay ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks like you succeeded

  • @carlconnor2650
    @carlconnor2650 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Brilliant track ,proving that class never ages.Lyrics still relevant today..

    • @stuarthartley7428
      @stuarthartley7428 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Class indeed. !

    • @MrDaiseymay
      @MrDaiseymay 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      i'M SURPRISED HIS LINE ABOUT WHITE , YOU KNOW WHAT'S , HASN'T BEEN SCRUBBED.

    • @lillired857
      @lillired857 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@MrDaiseymay its all about context

  • @peterchandler9014
    @peterchandler9014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Did security for him in London hes a quality fella so down to earth

  • @pfmmodule5144
    @pfmmodule5144 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    One of the few perfect songs in existence

  • @johnperks8620
    @johnperks8620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +761

    One of the best songs in the history of the world.

    • @monsieurcommissaire1628
      @monsieurcommissaire1628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed.

    • @linkplaysisbest
      @linkplaysisbest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Even though n word is in here, it is brilliant.

    • @linkplaysisbest
      @linkplaysisbest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True, a good song is a good song.

    • @stuartwebster4267
      @stuartwebster4267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You obviously have never listened to truly great music , catchy tune nothing more .

    • @joejones9520
      @joejones9520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      for every music vid by anyone there is someone who proclaims something about it being the best ever in the world....

  • @rotesan
    @rotesan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    The best song of Elvis Costello...

    • @ArchStanton-xw2bd
      @ArchStanton-xw2bd หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Watching the Detectives is his best

    • @lyntonryan4766
      @lyntonryan4766 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      "Pump It Up" that's the one ! But they were ALL good !

    • @itsinthetreesitscoming7431
      @itsinthetreesitscoming7431 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'll raise you a Tokyo Storm Warning.

  • @jamesmiller6977
    @jamesmiller6977 5 ปีที่แล้ว +821

    As a former member of "Olivers Army" who left the British Army at exactly the same time as this record was released, I actually love this song. This is the label on the tin which we all signed up for, in order to escape the tedious existence of unemployment in the UK. In my "Brick" in Northern Ireland we had soldiers from every country in the UK (including NI) and I was proud that we ensured that nobody died in Armagh during our 3 month tour there in early 1978.

    • @upthegills27
      @upthegills27 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Hi James - Well done - good man - Brilliant song and summed up what many of us did - I couldn't find a job, so took the 'Queen;s shilling. Did two tours - Andersonstown and out of the Docks, near Palace Barracks. Had a great time - strange thing to say I suppose. All the best.

    • @susancooper8933
      @susancooper8933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Olive's army remains are relevant now as it was when written. The armed forces are dependent on recruiting kids from poor areas where there are precious few other options.

    • @captainwin6333
      @captainwin6333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@upthegills27 I guess everyone has a price but no politician is telling me who to shoot or bomb.

    • @ryanflanagan9624
      @ryanflanagan9624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @jayhuegan Jesus never fails us come to know Jesus as your Lord and Savior today amen For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son john 3:16-18 come to know Jesus today He died on the cross for our sins and rose again, so we can live with Him forever because He loves us, by His blood He has victory over sin, death and hell amen. God Jesus The Holy Spirit love you amen God bless amen :)

    • @shedeen
      @shedeen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @jayhuegan Mainly from Scotland in fact.

  • @hambone5547
    @hambone5547 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    We have our own Oliver's Army here in America. And we're here to stay.

  • @mattstone5789
    @mattstone5789 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I was 12 going on 13 when this was number one. So many great songs from that year. I now have a grandson, a few months old, named Oliver. So I play this to him…

  • @CalifornianCuttlefish
    @CalifornianCuttlefish ปีที่แล้ว +92

    *This one of the greatest songs ever made*

  • @john1968203
    @john1968203 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Totally a classic ❤

  • @neilthorley359
    @neilthorley359 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Pure classic of great music full stop

  • @robertplumb9782
    @robertplumb9782 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    A truly Great Song by one of the Finest Song writers ever . I often thought of this song when in Army 🪖 Vehicles in the 1980 s never knowing what might or might not happen .

  • @karenrobinson129
    @karenrobinson129 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Love this song,brings back wonderful memories.

  • @BestUserNameUK
    @BestUserNameUK 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    The boys from the Mersey and the Thames & the Tyne!

  • @mizogdiz
    @mizogdiz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love this proper classic

  • @MA_808
    @MA_808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    play the fucking song. fight the madness, man....we got your back...

  • @larrybernard729
    @larrybernard729 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Always loved your music, and your acting on 2 1/2 men thank you ❤

  • @garygiacomelli
    @garygiacomelli 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I had never heard of Elvis Costello until this song hit the radio. I was in college and of an age to be in someone's army. This one spoke to me. I bought the album and have loved Elvis C, particularly with the Attractions, ever since. I am glad to still have Elvis as we grow old together!

  • @dougferris5678
    @dougferris5678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Elvis Costello, The Best, I met him on the street in NYC, in 86, couldn't believe it. Great Artist, he talked to me for a good 10 minutes. What a Great Guy!

  • @linksauce_1
    @linksauce_1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +453

    Back when pop songs had clever lyrics...

    • @RubyMarkLindMilly
      @RubyMarkLindMilly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Probably never have clever lyrics again a golden era and time magic

    • @slyslaughter5115
      @slyslaughter5115 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      When they were literate.

    • @joshuakaufman6787
      @joshuakaufman6787 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Pop songs can have clever lyrics nowadays, but the format and use of these ideas is... different, to say the least.

    • @pbaker7160
      @pbaker7160 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Back when artists could actually write intelligent, coherent lyrics. Most people have no idea of the meaning behind Oliver's Army.

    • @loki2240
      @loki2240 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      This song isn't representative of pop songs of that era. Most pop songs in every era don't have particularly clever lyrics. A lot of pop songs from every era are terrible, too. We just generally like more of them from the era in which we were young because we liked them at the time and they remind us of good times from our past. Also, we tend to not bother remembering the songs we don't like.
      All that said, I do think there's a difference between music in the past and music today, in that there were more grown adult music artists in the past who brought more complex experiences to especially grown adults in the audience. Today, I would bet that a smaller percentage of people are trying to make it in the music business at 30+ years old. The cost of living is higher, and record companies are looking to sign much younger people.

  • @LisaBusch
    @LisaBusch 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I am so happy to hear this again! Thank you sir! ❤😊

  • @anuragsaikia2089
    @anuragsaikia2089 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is one of the greatest song ever played....

  • @londonbabe2467
    @londonbabe2467 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    What a fabulous album. One of the best 😊❤

    • @zoki-kj3ox
      @zoki-kj3ox 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you sure? 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @karendegenerous600
    @karendegenerous600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    P A L E S T I N E!! Thanks Elvis XX.

  • @coonagh1
    @coonagh1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +78

    The lyrics are so biting, so brilliant. And that piano. I loved this song in 1979 and still do so today in 2023.

    • @joekopsick1540
      @joekopsick1540 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The piano bit was inspired by Dancing Queen.

    • @tairschol6910
      @tairschol6910 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joekopsick1540 Sure was. Total contrast in uses too. One song about the frivolity of youth and the other about the harshness of imperialism.

  • @annejones9435
    @annejones9435 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Happy Birthday Elvis ❤

  • @johndonson1603
    @johndonson1603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    I was 14 in 1979 and remember going in to town to buy this record with my best mate Steve.
    Its still up there as one of my favorite songs along with Accidents will happen.
    And 40 years later me Steve and Elvis are still best mates.

    • @jennyjohnson7751
      @jennyjohnson7751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was born in August 65. This song had a lot of go in it. I was always so hyper and this got it out of my system whenever I would listen to it

    • @crumplezone1
      @crumplezone1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Real mates are for life :)

    • @koont666
      @koont666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I got him to sign the accidents will happen (inside out sleeve) whilst he produced the specials first lp lucky me my mum had a second job above TW studios Fulham in the launderette top geezer and the specials where lovely I was 13

    • @jameslebrocq123
      @jameslebrocq123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the message

    • @Link_Hyrule211
      @Link_Hyrule211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      15 year old me who found this on my dads playlist:
      ... This is genuinely good fr 💀💀🔥🔥🔥

  • @xigbar1994
    @xigbar1994 7 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    One of the coolest motherf**kers ever to pick up a guitar. The Buddy Holly glasses, the suits, the mannerisms. Just oozed coolness. Absolutely love it

    • @pauloconnor2980
      @pauloconnor2980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      As Peter Crenshaw, from the Three Investigators, would say:” I’ll buy a double helping of that”

    • @Autumn_Darkness
      @Autumn_Darkness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, he is pretty cool. I couldnt be that cool if I tried!

    • @Battlady57
      @Battlady57 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes.always loved his look

    • @fakeoldtoughguy768
      @fakeoldtoughguy768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally ripped off by Millhouse

    • @mmmmm4986
      @mmmmm4986 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you i always think of him as buddy holly reborn

  • @ryanzlatniski1799
    @ryanzlatniski1799 7 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    This is one of my favorite songs ever written. It’s has so many political undertones while still maintaining a bubblegum jingle to it. It’s a catchy tune, that actually has something to say. Bravo Elvis Costello, you’re my inspiration as a writer.

  • @ritahernanzd3199
    @ritahernanzd3199 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It is such a beutiful song wanderfull singer and compositor

  • @plane-crashes-aussie-stories
    @plane-crashes-aussie-stories ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I kind of feel for the younger generation. It's like the Lester Bangs character said in Almost Famous. "Rock and roll is dead. It's over. You missed it." Man, we were lucky to grow up with killer music.

    • @grahamcheesman2252
      @grahamcheesman2252 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think we were privileged to grow up with 70's and 80's. Unfortunately music declined from the early 90's and the last 20 years is awful

    • @RosieHarp
      @RosieHarp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@grahamcheesman2252totally agree.
      I count myself extremely lucky to have been in my 20's in the 80's.
      Saw this genius 3 times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    • @grahamcheesman2252
      @grahamcheesman2252 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@RosieHarp yes he was a genius along with so many in our time, only a few nowadays

    • @RosieHarp
      @RosieHarp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@grahamcheesman2252 I'm struggling to think of anyone musically.

    • @grahamcheesman2252
      @grahamcheesman2252 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@RosieHarp truthfully so am I which says exactly what we know, today's music is awful

  • @richardjeffreys2437
    @richardjeffreys2437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Do not fucking dare stop playing this..!

  • @Asgaurd64
    @Asgaurd64 4 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    This guy was so far ahead of his time its just plain scary.

    • @RoHuMemes
      @RoHuMemes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He's even scrolling on a phone at the start too

    • @joejones9520
      @joejones9520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      doesnt sound like any music that then occurred in the future since it was made...are we still not to the sound he foretold?

    • @maverickmace9100
      @maverickmace9100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf are you talking about? The song was written over 50 years after the fact.
      Good song though.

    • @joanneb.9247
      @joanneb.9247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The scenes on the beach look like a Zoom background, so you're right!

    • @jackpearson18
      @jackpearson18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bang on mate, especially with the racism!

  • @andrewsmart648
    @andrewsmart648 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Listening to these lyrics is good, listen very carefully ❤❤❤❤

  • @stephencurtis9400
    @stephencurtis9400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    shed a tear when i read all the comments,so relieved that i was not on my own finding this song absolutely a significant turning point in my life,thanks Elvis.

  • @TheSeafordian
    @TheSeafordian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The real Elvis. This one has talent.

    • @andrewmatthews6861
      @andrewmatthews6861 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      EastOfBourne he's the one for sure 😎

    • @notsureiL
      @notsureiL 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never liked Elvis until I found the real Elvis 😊 Costello is a real artist.

  • @oddbod8655
    @oddbod8655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    I bought this single out of my paper round money 41 years ago.I was chuffed then,played it to death All these decades later its just as good for me.I love it.😀

    • @tildibu9087
      @tildibu9087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It was my brothers first record
      It's stood the test of time

    • @andyt9008
      @andyt9008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yaeh man, it was the second 7 inch single i bought. (first was 'Promises' - Bizzcocks)
      The Olivers Army single came in a picture sleeve - a close up of Costello's face ,doing his lip sneer thing.I Blu-tacked it to my bedroom wall, cos he was cool ..
      Great tune. Classic :)

    • @oddbod8655
      @oddbod8655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@andyt9008 I think 1979 is my most memorable year for music.
      Ska and Two Tone, my favourite still, Blondie Dreaming, Nick Lowe Cruel to be Kind, Eton Rifles The Jam.New Wave. Superb Andy. I

    • @GoodFellowCol
      @GoodFellowCol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@oddbod8655 Not only you ,I think it was one the best years ever so many great songs that people are still playing .

    • @mkdy218
      @mkdy218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well spent money!

  • @GillDaniels-d6f
    @GillDaniels-d6f หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This song is soooo amazingly ace!! Love it. Xx

  • @bobsauve
    @bobsauve ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Loved this guy over 40 years. Master wordsmith!

    • @oughtonoughton2634
      @oughtonoughton2634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bob i love your comment , i too have been in love with this genius guy since his beginning , however i saw him a few months ago ,, he let me down , he didnt sound too good , im sorry about that lol Jane x

  • @richardmansi9514
    @richardmansi9514 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Spot on Elvis Costello so far ahead of your time in many ways. Very relevant now 2024. Masterpiece

    • @r4h4al
      @r4h4al 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes it is now very relevant.

    • @Dermacrosis
      @Dermacrosis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hardly as it was of it's tome. After all he has felt the need to change the lyrics of the song as we have moved forward.

  • @manu-tonyo9654
    @manu-tonyo9654 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    A Classic. One of the greatest song writers ever.

  • @chetster57
    @chetster57 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    This album came out 45 years ago (1-5-79) and it still sounds fresh. Terrific collection of songs!

  • @AngelaHackettSpooky
    @AngelaHackettSpooky 9 ปีที่แล้ว +598

    This is a terrific song by probably the most underrated songwriter of all time. Does ANYONE think this sounds like a song from 1979?! Classic but not dated. E.C. & co. are just brilliant!

    • @Souplesse000
      @Souplesse000 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      +Persephone Hackett Don't really think he's underrated. Most critics consider him one of the greatest pop songwriters of his generation. He always ranks right up there.

    • @apfelprincess45
      @apfelprincess45 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Angela Hackett What does a song from 1979 sound like? A song of its time :)

    • @Michal_Valoel
      @Michal_Valoel 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Angela Hackett It has that horrible sound of the 80's which I hate almost as much as hip hop and tecno - but in terms of lyrical writing he was great.

    • @AngelaHackettSpooky
      @AngelaHackettSpooky 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +Michal Nielsen Not sure which horrible 80's sound you are referring to. I generally think of overdone synthesizer & cheesy guitar solos as elements of bad 80's music. Neither of which are present in this song. To each their own. He is an amazing lyricist, one of the best ever in my opinion. This song isn't exactly the peak of his writing abilities but still provides interesting commentary on the events of the time.

    • @billtinsley2781
      @billtinsley2781 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Angela Hackett I know what you mean about not sounding dated. I was listening to Alison a day or two ago and was shocked to see it was released almost 40 years ago.

  • @SteveRyan1965
    @SteveRyan1965 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    As an American, I didn't understand the meaning of the song when it came out - but I loved it! The lyrics...how much the world has changed and not for the better that you have to police every word you have ever said, written, sung or spoken.

    • @stevenbrown8857
      @stevenbrown8857 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      As a boy from the tyne, born in 73 ... I always loved this, but it's poignant it 2023

    • @MrDaiseymay
      @MrDaiseymay ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so much for 'fighting for freedom'.

  • @matster777
    @matster777 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was six years old ish when this came out and rmember singing it in my head on the way to school classic song thanks

  • @petergould6241
    @petergould6241 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I am going to have this blasting out of the taxi on Sunday, Saturday.

  • @jimjam7928
    @jimjam7928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    This is one of those songs that you can loop endlessly and it doesn't get repetitive. Perfectly crafted pop with underlying intelligent lyrics about something other than love or getting drunk in a club. XD

    • @doomcat.
      @doomcat. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I played this on repeat for years, never get bored

    • @samuelboundy7184
      @samuelboundy7184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% I still sing this song to myself every SINGLE night!
      And wake up singing too this!!!!! xxxx
      This is an antiraciscisn personified!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

    • @deanfordi2804
      @deanfordi2804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ryanflanagan9624 shut up

    • @donreed
      @donreed 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      When I get looped, I repeat things endlessly. That's the difference between me and Elvis.

    • @ryanflanagan9624
      @ryanflanagan9624 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donreed do you believe in afterlife?

  • @zepzepzep3046
    @zepzepzep3046 7 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Costello's best song by far. Once of the best pop songs ever!

    • @zepzepzep3046
      @zepzepzep3046 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sorry. One of the best pop songs ever.

    • @CIMAmotor
      @CIMAmotor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@zepzepzep3046 Yep

    • @debbieevans5447
      @debbieevans5447 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@CIMAmotor agreed fantastic song

    • @garyfowkes8794
      @garyfowkes8794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree a pop classic with great lyrics

  • @SorenKk
    @SorenKk 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Music is art hands off

  • @johanjansszen1882
    @johanjansszen1882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    man i did saw Elvis Costello at Pinkpop festival in a pink suit alone with an acoustic guitar no band the whole audience 50,000 man where breathless listening to this great artist fantastic!!!!!!!

  • @charliekane135
    @charliekane135 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I adore the chunky keyboards on this track. The intro still gives me shivers. Aaaah nostalgia for my youth here ☺️

  • @elizabethturieo
    @elizabethturieo 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Elvis Costello still gives me chills with that voice !! Always shivers..shakeyour voice forever.

  • @tallan9698
    @tallan9698 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Saw him do this live in New York City in 1982. Was cool.

  • @Punkgurly15
    @Punkgurly15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    8 years ago, I named my son Oliver after this song. He has always known that, and has heard the song a few times when he was younger. Tonight he found this album on my old highschool iPod and was SO excited that he has a whole army 😍

  • @shaneheffernan
    @shaneheffernan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a genius I always get slagged for looking like this guy I always take it as a compliment what a genius songwriter he is

  • @richardrichards9180
    @richardrichards9180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Melodically one of my all-time favourites.

  • @richardmansi9514
    @richardmansi9514 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Palace song now Oliver's army are on their way. Love this song for years and years. Absolute legend legend

  • @scottgray4761
    @scottgray4761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Could be one of the greatest songs ever written. Elvis Costello is a seriously talented artist

    • @LoneLee2022
      @LoneLee2022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Armed Forces is his best album.

    • @thegreenbird795
      @thegreenbird795 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Alex Martin Rubbish? What about white na
      ggers do you not like?

    • @pjhey947
      @pjhey947 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Alex Martin You’re rubbish! It’s a great song.

    • @Paul-sl9zm
      @Paul-sl9zm ปีที่แล้ว

      @Alex Martin
      If the song is rubbish.....why are you here? Goofy

    • @paulberry6016
      @paulberry6016 ปีที่แล้ว

      Decudidly adanoidal voice has to be a matter of Taste, hkwever- didn't go down a sform in Nashville p0😊

  • @xBurko
    @xBurko ปีที่แล้ว +54

    this song just doesnt get old

    • @MrDaiseymay
      @MrDaiseymay ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nor do the lyrics---sadly

  • @mikeluke9404
    @mikeluke9404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Daring, bold, and absolutely brilliant lyrics by a true master of mischief.

  • @chapender6476
    @chapender6476 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Jeez, seems like yesterday. As good now as it was back in the day. Thanks Elvis.

  • @Lanarkish
    @Lanarkish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    How can it be 43 years since I bought this utterly timeless classic? Word-perfect, poptastic-tunesmithery with enough righteous sass, pop-sheen and melody to ensure it will still sound fresh and relevant in another 43 years. Mr Costello nailed every aspect of this bullseye! Don't change a word Declan... it didn't offend then and it doesn't offend now.

    • @simonlhill-si4sx
      @simonlhill-si4sx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      45 now mate mental how time goes

  • @aaronjones6892
    @aaronjones6892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh look, It's the son of the chap who wrote the R Whites song! Seriously, both are fond memories from my childhood, Thank you Elvis Costello

    • @apollocreed1000
      @apollocreed1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! I laughed out loud at that one!

  • @1989NickyD
    @1989NickyD 8 ปีที่แล้ว +509

    Brilliant songwriter Elvis.

    • @johnc3352
      @johnc3352 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Genius!!!!

    • @1989NickyD
      @1989NickyD 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Chalky Whyte That was written by Mark James so that *might* have been funny had it actually been written by the other Elvis :)

    • @1989NickyD
      @1989NickyD 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't find it that funny tbh, kudos for trying though but, I wouldn't give up the day job :D

    • @Hellwyck
      @Hellwyck 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your parties must be swinging, Nicky.

    • @1989NickyD
      @1989NickyD 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Hellwyck How did you know I was a swinger?

  • @rnise1961
    @rnise1961 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This song is great. PERIOD! The way the world is now and the way the country is now I've decided to fade into the 70's and dream that the world is the same as it was then. Lyr world is scary that a song can cause such a problem. Great song!

  • @stuarthartley7428
    @stuarthartley7428 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Just fabulous. Most underrated artist ever imo. Outstanding.

  • @c.clarkjames9700
    @c.clarkjames9700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Brilliant songwriter Elvis.
    With the boys from the Mersey,and the Thames and the Tyne, great lyrics

    • @Tourist1967
      @Tourist1967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The one thing about the song that's always slightly annoyed me - no mention of the Clyde or the Tay or the Forth!

  • @AndrewCook-rw7bo
    @AndrewCook-rw7bo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    No1 on my G.O.A.T playlist

  • @kevanbrown7620
    @kevanbrown7620 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A truly classic song

  • @Princesswarrior123
    @Princesswarrior123 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He doesn't get enough praise 4 his fantastic music, well done, elvis Costello 😊

    • @ABC.MartinFry
      @ABC.MartinFry 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here.

  • @harryflavell3083
    @harryflavell3083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Timeless anthem! No matter how many times I listen to it, it never gets old. Classic!

  • @panamasrose
    @panamasrose ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My absolute favorite song. Sorry to hear he's no longer singing it. It's more of a social commentary and not just a song.

    • @Reelin_In_The_Years
      @Reelin_In_The_Years ปีที่แล้ว

      It's cos of the word that shalt not be spoken... and a reluctance to change it, whilst accepting the need to change it. Fair play.

    • @andymatthews7617
      @andymatthews7617 ปีที่แล้ว

      More woke pressure.

    • @Reelin_In_The_Years
      @Reelin_In_The_Years ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andymatthews7617 No pressure at all. Elvis's own choice. I doubt he will be saddened that caring for others upsets you...

    • @andymatthews7617
      @andymatthews7617 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Reelin_In_The_Years it's not about caring for others, it's about thousands of Albanians coming here when there is no conflict in their own country, it's nothing short of scandalous, where do you think the infrastructure is to cope with a million more people who have come in in the last 4 years, if people are genuine asylum seekers that's a different matter, but for people to come here for a gravy train, that's something else, THINK ABOUT IT.

    • @Reelin_In_The_Years
      @Reelin_In_The_Years ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andymatthews7617 ... which has nothing at all to do with the subject we were discussing...

  • @robertfish4052
    @robertfish4052 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Again, another totally righteous tune!

  • @meshell4993
    @meshell4993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These lyrics are more truer than ever!!!😌😌😌😌

    • @waynenorthspacebuoy3529
      @waynenorthspacebuoy3529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree ... great era .... I like to connect on my YT Channel doing Bowie covers ... sometimes my One Man Band versions get people laughing ... I have a collection of rotten fruit that they donate onstage so I know keep the car running at stage exit left.

  • @mamalama7204
    @mamalama7204 8 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    This song always brings back memories of me being frustrated when I was 12, I loved Elvis Costello but everybody, even my own friends, laughed at me for liking this music. I don't care, I feel blessed for having such terrific parents, raising me to the right kind of music :)

    • @Halloweenowl
      @Halloweenowl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Mama Lama Some people can't understand liking quality music.

    • @TainuiaKid1973
      @TainuiaKid1973 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Like you, I don't know anyone else who listens to Elvis Costello, but my dad introduced me to his music and I'm grateful he did!!

    • @jodygirrl
      @jodygirrl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      +Mama Lama I was 12 also, discovering Elvis Costello at that time. From that point on in my young head I was going to marry him lol. Every song of his throughout my difficult teen years spoke to me. While all my classmates were listening to disco or van halen I had my secret Elvis. Genius lyricist. So many facets to his music. All time favorite album of his was Imperial Bedroom.

    • @rosscomeau7335
      @rosscomeau7335 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Looks like you were one of the few mature enough to recognize authentic music. Wish more people did.

    • @hunyakaning
      @hunyakaning 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha, i just said pretty much the exact same thing elsewhere. cheers bro

  • @lloydmarable1785
    @lloydmarable1785 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thirtyfive years later the song is as relevant as the day it was produced.
    This was never censored, not even on totp, nobody noticed.

    • @ardakolimsky7107
      @ardakolimsky7107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Says more about the ignorance of the audience than anything else...

  • @timothygrayson
    @timothygrayson 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A magnificent songwriter some of his early work was simply stunning.

  • @scottishgirl8251
    @scottishgirl8251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I was 5 in 1979 I have got this on my I pod now 40 years later this still sounds so timeless

    • @oli19
      @oli19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was 6, I looked away and when I looked back I was old as fuck.

    • @andrewmatthews6861
      @andrewmatthews6861 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scottish Girl a brilliant track he was very underrated Scottish Girl

    • @carolecochrane9515
      @carolecochrane9515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was 11 loved this song 😀

  • @CharlieGH-
    @CharlieGH- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This song is just pure brilliance

  • @legie6475
    @legie6475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Iconic song from an iconic era. The happiest era. Even Elvis disowning the song it's still a classic then - now - forever xxx Love to Olivers Army xx

  • @markimusmaximus7870
    @markimusmaximus7870 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is so relevant today!! 🎶

  • @franhurst3658
    @franhurst3658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Keep listening to this song….it’s part of me and my teenage years, please don’t erase these memories.

    • @andymatthews7617
      @andymatthews7617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely, we are being swamped by the pc and woke brigade, disgusting.

    • @alfalpha3454
      @alfalpha3454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Agency is coming to erase your memories.

  • @jakethekipper
    @jakethekipper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I'm glad they kept 'that word' in.✌

    • @robertasirgutz8800
      @robertasirgutz8800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too. It's RIGHT, now.

    • @GrislyAtoms12
      @GrislyAtoms12 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      What, "Arabs"??

    • @zegumazim6107
      @zegumazim6107 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I concur

    • @wenesdae
      @wenesdae 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@GrislyAtoms12 no and he says it in slang- Abs

    • @GrislyAtoms12
      @GrislyAtoms12 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@wenesdae Gotcha! I was joking - I know what word everyone is referring to.