I'm listening in 2024. One of his best ❤

@okrajoe

5 ай бұрын

Still a great sound for a new year!

@siobhanlyne7024

2 ай бұрын

Listening to this, love his music, but I honesty think it's the worst video I've ever seen. 2224

What a beautiful recording by the adorable Elvis Costello. Do hope he is in good health now and happy. Now 78 and I have recovered from ovarian cancer in 2010 so grateful to be here thanks to the wonderful Brighton NHS and Peter the wonderful handsome consultant who made the whole thing bearable. Looking forward to seeing my lovely three grandchildren when the lockdown is eased - I will wait awhile to return to normal and am thinking all the time of the NHS workers slaving away no way will I return to normal while they are working so hard on saving lives. So stay in Jillian - no pubs or trips in the country - but hope all those NHS workers know how much they are appreciated.

@georgedeathe4683

4 жыл бұрын

stay safe xxx

@jimlittler5592

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck for the future Jill, Jim Littler

@gerardgreen2462

4 жыл бұрын

And to think our government neglected NHS to a point we're we and NHS staff were thinking it was a worthless endeavour one good thing with our lockdown over covid 19 our least paid workers have shown themselves as invaluable and it's up to us to remind the elite everyday how much we value our NHS and so called least valuable workers the are priceless and should always get respect due ...workers of the world unite

@mikeluke9404

4 жыл бұрын

Greatest cover version ever! Superb, well done Elvis.

@jimlittler5592

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jill ,how are you

It has been such a sad year for so many people so it's has been a good year for the Roses and each fallen petal will not be forgotten x

@0wenewards97

2 жыл бұрын

It's. Been. A. Tough. Year. For. Most. People.. But. The. Human. Spirit. Has. Seen. Us. Through. And. Those. We. Lost. We. Will. C. Once. More. Upon. God's. Golden. Shore.

Lovely song from elvis costello and the attractions Released back in late '81 September 1981 An outstanding musican and singer ❤❤🎉🎉 An early 80s cracker

I hope you all know this is a George Jones original and he and Elvis were very good friends! Great cover.

@lezliesammon4687

2 ай бұрын

It was written by Jerry Chestnut.

@seebybermo9167

Ай бұрын

Great to hear

@jduigan

28 күн бұрын

Written by Jerry Chesnut and originally then recorded by George Jones. Covered by Costello later.

Just found myself singing this to myself while walking to the store on a beautiful day in Houston. After putting away the groceries, I just had to hear it for real. Such a great song and such a great version of the George Jones classic. I had never seen the video before … awesome. How about those backup singers!

A most beautiful song indeed and performed beautifully by Elvis Costello

A timeless song. Understated yet powerful and evocative. Beautiful melody and intelligent lyrics. Top class.

Breaks my heart every time.

@paulclark4616

4 жыл бұрын

Yep.

@Happy-kc2yr

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful song indeed

One of the most beautiful, songs, ever written!

@peterbardy1296

Жыл бұрын

Dam right

@joe9042

9 ай бұрын

You're not wrong, it's timeless.

Elvis is one of those singers whose voice is totally unique and always ernest. Not a vocal powerhouse, but man do I love his sound

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

@aclark903

3 жыл бұрын

Haven't you ever ridden on that Streetcar?

If only you knew when you were actually living in the good old days. Love this and many many other songs from the 70's. Brilliant memories.

Love it! I still love him after all these years. But I do wonder what those twins look like. They r so funny.

He is a legend.his music will last forever.

@Leivacanalofficial

7 ай бұрын

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

What an artist and what a song! Takes me back to my youth and still an awesome song today!

Who’s listening to and loving this in 2022!! Fabulous song💕

@TheAndyollerenshaw

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome song by an awesome performer.

@ansjansen223

2 жыл бұрын

Me! It brings back memories ; love the song

@amandajames5068

2 жыл бұрын

Me

@siobhankavanagh5759

2 жыл бұрын

I am pet, xx

@siobhankavanagh5759

2 жыл бұрын

Siobhán kavanagh, x

This was the first song I ever downloaded on Napster... It took over an hour on dial-up...

@TheSeafordian

4 жыл бұрын

You said that before.

@robinhosleftfoot

4 жыл бұрын

Those were the days. And the sound of dial up modems....

My all time favorite version of the song. His voice fits the melody and lyrics perfectly. He is a fantastic singer!!

@losethemadness4382

6 жыл бұрын

He did it proper :)

@teresajohncarruthers9141

6 жыл бұрын

Bitten Bech ?

@jimlittler5592

5 жыл бұрын

He’s a top scouser

@meowwoem6372

5 жыл бұрын

@@jimlittler5592 he's irish.

@timcrawford7666

5 жыл бұрын

@@meowwoem6372 Born in london to irish parents.

Magical. Just a magical rendition of this song. So perfect.

@rumano2000

6 жыл бұрын

agree!

This is ONE OF THE CLASSIEST SONGS of ALL TIME!!!!

The video was shot in 1981 at Meldrum House Country Hotel Inverurie on the east coast of Scotland the day before a gig in Aberdeen. The hotel wouldn't let them bring a piano into the room incase it damaged the floor which is why Steve Nieve is miming the violin. The children in the video are actually girls and the daughters of the local music teacher they borrowed the violin from.

@helenthorpe8005

2 ай бұрын

They're girls!!!

@plecman

2 ай бұрын

Apparently so, this is Highlands of Scotland we're talking about remember! 😆

@LHC-mx6ru

Ай бұрын

Ironically, a famous and much sought after wedding hotel in the area. Those steps at the end are where everyone stands for photos

He had an exceptionally cool voice.

Let the lawn grow wild - who cares when the love of your life has walked out on you! The roses will keep on growing regardless. Best version of this song by a mile - Elvis (Declan) rocks...

I'm so glad I saw him in concert - Memphis, Mud Island ca. 1983. Amazing show!

Love this song. Still gives me goosebumps.

A masterpiece, I can’t stop playing it over and over !

Such a legend. You’re the best Elvis C.

the world's most under-rated poet musician singer

@thewomble1509

6 жыл бұрын

He didn't write this though.

@chrissiemsolomanpt2157

6 жыл бұрын

He was underrated in Britain but the rest of the world love him. He kind of said up yours to Britain and plays to audience who want to listen.

@walterbailey2936

6 жыл бұрын

the womble REALLY?

@walterbailey2936

6 жыл бұрын

O

@arnoudhermes

6 жыл бұрын

Written by Jerry Chesnut for George Jones, my favorite is a duet by Alan Jackson and George Jones. But then again I like country music.

What a great classic.

Not a big fan but for ffs, what a tune, on about 10 levels, genius!

What memories l feel sorry for people not growing up in this music era.Just fab

@JedCurrie

10 ай бұрын

👍

@Leivacanalofficial

7 ай бұрын

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

Have loved this for decades. As more time goes by the lyrics become more and more etched in their original era, yet that doesn't diminish the soul-crushing misery of this performance. So brilliant. One thing I always wished would happen was a female performer doing the same song but switching the parts. Like she's leaving and he has nothing to say to her except the roses are nice this year. Dolly Parton: one more favour for the planet please! :)

@gibsonduvall

Жыл бұрын

Nope I disagree, leave it very much alone and for the male voice it was written and intended for.

@raysolt2984

Жыл бұрын

You do realize this is a George Jones original, right? Elvis borrowed it. It was written by a male intended to be sung by a male.

@pixiewankanobi1844

Жыл бұрын

@@raysolt2984 Of course I know it's a George Jones song. I'm older than your grandmother. What I was saying is that Costello takes it away from its "original era" and in 'this performance' turns it into an awesome modern ballad of despair. (modern for the early 80's obviously...) Also, you seem to lack an appreciation for the classic country trope of the 'answer' song. QV honky tonk angels vs wild side of life, or he'll have to go and he'll have to stay. Thanks for the country music lesson though. Much appreciated.

@madbrowniac7871

Жыл бұрын

raysolt2980: Showing my mileage here. When I hear the name "Elvis" minus a Last Name I automatically think "Elvis Presley." Even though I just heard from "Elvis Costello!"😂😏🎤🌹🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🥁🎻🎺🇮🇪B.W.

I can spot a quality performance by the way my spine tingles.

What a great cover of a wonderful George Jones song One of my favorites by Elvis Costello

Fell in love with this almost 40yrs ago

@Leivacanalofficial

7 ай бұрын

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

Even George Jones said he would never sing this song again after hearing Elvis sing it. True praise indeed!

@IIFIREX

4 жыл бұрын

It’s called being humble.

@joegibbskins

3 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about? George Jones covered the song again in the 1990s with Alan Jackson and then recorded it again in the 2000s for a “singing the old songs” type of compilation

@johnlong8082

3 жыл бұрын

Swamp Thing Hey Swampthing, the clue is in the last three words, ‘true praise indeed’. Meaning that even the great George Jones thought that Elvis Costello had done a great job with his version. Hope that helps you to understand. That’s what I’m talking about.

@johnlong8082

3 жыл бұрын

IIFIREX How true.

@joegibbskins

3 жыл бұрын

John Long Elvis Costello did do an excellent version, and maybe George did say this (I don’t think he did) but if he did he was lying.

I worship this man, love you Elvis💗

I absolutely adore this song and hold A Copy. Such a SENSITIVE song. Such talent

Love the George Jones version but this kicks it. The voice works well with this.

@wonderrob3225

3 ай бұрын

"He stopped loving her today" My favorite sad George jones song

How much I have loved this song! It's been SO LONG.

@Leivacanalofficial

7 ай бұрын

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

He's one of my favourite '70s/'80s singers xx

Great song, from a great album ("Almost Blue" )

Loved this on first listen 30 years ago...the perfect cover of the great George Jones!!

You hardly hear this on the radio now. But it's a classic.

@terenceholt49

2 жыл бұрын

@Coen Merriman jerry cheshut wrote it not jones , i think jones version of it became a hit first , this version a hit years later , in my opinion costello version seems more meaningful and melancholy

@HUGHBROWN13

2 жыл бұрын

You don't hear these great songs on the radio anymore because corporate radio sucks!

Going to see the show in Bethlehem, PA next month - last saw him in Philly at the Tower in 1982 -- (with Squeeze) could not be more "pumped"

He has a brilliant voice loved every song he sung he puts feelings in it 👍

How fitting, a most beautiful song, still have the single and still leaves me in tears 🇬🇧

“Every time you come in yelling that God damn "Rise and Shine!" "Rise and Shine!" I say to myself, "How lucky dead people are!” Tennessee Williams

@nzr3756

3 жыл бұрын

Glass Menagerie?

Sadly we lost our dear friend Jayne tait,she introduced me to this song one night,we honestly played it over 20 times,it obviously struck a nerve with loss we had both experienced,at least she is with her soulmate Ray tait now,sweet dreams Jayne love scouse and the kids josh n hollie xx

2020 and it's still killer

As a kid, the song above and Labelled With Love by Squeeze were the first two "Country" songs I ever bought.

@racketman2u

7 жыл бұрын

erm .. "Country" as in "England"?

@aerialkate

7 жыл бұрын

The OP put Country in speech marks. Yes, we know neither artists are authentic country, but you have to admit Elvis Costello sung this song beautifully. Squeeze's Labelled with Love contains lyric clues such as "sod all" - that tell us it's an imitation country song. But it's a fantastic imitation country song.

@neo6709

6 жыл бұрын

and in the top 10 the same week in the UK

@rjjcms1

6 жыл бұрын

For one week in the autumn of 1981 both were in the top 6.

@ScotsLyon

6 жыл бұрын

Well said some of the best country type songs I ever heard were from the Stones Country music influence goes deeper than some care to admt

Beautiful song, brings back great memories!

One of the best written songs ever

Yes, a most poignant song for me, the sadnesses acknowledged we all have to endure in life, but accept beautiful interventions even amid your pain, still true in 2023 for me

Keep coming back to this EC version...he's a class act!

And Elvis is Still King~!

Legendary song by a Legend! Remember "I want you" and the fantastic "Painted from memory"

@noahcarver6072

2 жыл бұрын

Got Painted From Memory as a kid in the late 90s/ early 2000s can't remember exactly. But I don't think that album will ever get old.

Truly one of the great songwriters , this and Oliver’s army resonate through the years

@thegman00

2 жыл бұрын

Elvis Costello didnt write this song. He does the best version tho

@johnsimmons9960

2 жыл бұрын

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@defcondylan

Жыл бұрын

Written by Jerry Chestnut

@jeffreyjameswylde5483

8 ай бұрын

lovely song and melody ,only costello can do this one.

@Artfulessence

4 ай бұрын

He didn’t write this , jerry chestnut did .

I was once walking along the street in my home town singing this song in my head because it was one of my favourite songs and when I entered a shop to buy a newspaper it was playing on the radio in the shop. How's that for a coincidence. Commenting in 2021

@steffanhoffmann8937

2 жыл бұрын

Synchronicity. I don't believe in coincidence.

@paulwellum55

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm...i can beat that.. I was once sitting in a window seat in a restaurant in notting Hill.. This was playing on the sound systrm... And the man himself..yes.. Elvis walked past the window

Terrific version of George Jones song, Elvis C is so eclectic with his sounds, variants and also his own style. I also love his persona. So much he has offered to the public. My wife and myself love his history in the music field. We are Australians and love beautiful music. Thankyou Elvis C and everyone that loves this Master, The Master leaves a legacy to others with poetry, songwriting, music and instrumental playing. Thank you.

@timpodporin185

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for thumbs up. If everyone should notice there is only one thumbs down on every comment We should not even notice this. Thankyou Elvis C

@terenceholt49

2 жыл бұрын

Its not jones song he had a hit with it first , its written by jerry cheshut

@timpodporin185

2 жыл бұрын

thankyou@@terenceholt49

@steffanhoffmann8937

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tim. I saw him live in Cardiff Wales twice. Around or about that time. I couldn't get tickets in London. Simple trip down the M4 mway from Kensington and Chelsea. Don't live in London anymore though. I'm in Alanya Turkey and a great Med Sea climate. Recommended by my mate from Sydney, Sammie. I left after BREXIT vote. Could sort of see a bleak future. Haven't regretted it on Sammie's advice. Rent for mod apt overlooking the Med Sea is 💶 300 a month. (That's how it has to be paid) Last electric bill for May was $20 USD; and water bill for $6. No gas, it's never cold; hardly rains. Ciggies here are $2 USD for twenty. Don't smoke but it's a good yardstick. Everything is fresh in street markets and even marts are well developed and cheap. Lamb here I paid $10 USD for 1.5kg. Sammie says way cheaper than Oz. Gets 324 🌞 days annually. Yesterdays temp was 33c hasn't rained since March 10. After all those lockdown agonies in Oz? Sammie's had enough and is moving here in August. Fair dinkum.

@alexjones6

Жыл бұрын

another beautiful genius song is good vibrations by the beach boys, on par

I am moved by this album now as I was when it first came out. Elvis is so suited to this style.

@stephenbranch3085

5 жыл бұрын

Barbara Morrison n

classic elvis costello 😀😀

@garysmith597

8 жыл бұрын

yes I tottley agree with you friend

Superb

Great song , great singer, and 2020 has been a good year for the roses.

Listening in 2021 - definitely one of the best songs of all time and the definitive version.

@waynenorthspacebuoy3529

2 жыл бұрын

What an ICON .... so much talent ... I can only hope that my song by Space Boy ... hang on ... someone's at the door ......

Like George Jones' version, bur Elvis Costello's version seems to have a more serious tone to it and love the tone of his voice, really weepy stuff. So glad Elvis did this.

Thank you Robert Negron , for helping me express grief for my deceased husband .

This has been a favorite of mine for years, always will be.

I dont think i have a favorite elvis costello song. I like them all.

I can remember him bursting on to the scene Omg where have the years gone ?? 🤔

fantastic song brings back some beautiful memories, for when I was a lad

My dying wish would be for him to sing any song from his masterpieces 💋💋💋💋🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹that would be bliss

Listening to this and missing my dad so much 😔

Forgot about this song just come across it Pure Class

Yes what a beautiful song , I used to listen to this song when I was studying in Perth scotland in late 80s , I was enjoying the country sides with this kind of music ohhhhhh , it was the best time in my life ,,,,,

A truly beautiful song, lyrics are poetic x lost on this modern world xx

@Leivacanalofficial

7 ай бұрын

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

from Liverpool UK Elvis Costello only the best . love you america

@pj5517

5 жыл бұрын

Don't hold once living in Liverpool against him. Not his fault although he was born in London

Love the song, time after time ❤

Loved this song when it came out and 2022 i love it just as much now. Thank you Mr Costello for the music this one is part of the soundtrack of my life.

Costello genius...

I love this as much as “ Alison”

1981, the year I turned 12 the same age as the twins and whom I went to school with. We were all quite envious of their few minutes of fame at the time 😆 still love this song! 💘

@colintough6031

4 жыл бұрын

I turned twelve years old that year aswell. Loved that song then and still do. He makes singing look so easy.👍

@majidalshamari1823

4 жыл бұрын

Soosie Woosie that time I was 15 years old ,,,,

@soosie69

3 жыл бұрын

@@50milliondownthedraintonym16 no I moved away from Inverurie when I was 17.

@soosie69

3 жыл бұрын

@@50milliondownthedraintonym16 I especially love their shy awkwardness 🙈 lol

@patrickambrose5372

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering where they are now, thanks for the story.

Sorry, but this is even better than the original iconic masterpiece.

Happy birthday, Elvis. Thank you.

@stuartmckern6206

4 жыл бұрын

Probably the most underrated musician ever

@claudettes9697

4 жыл бұрын

@@stuartmckern6206 not to us

Love this song 🌹🥀🌹

Who’s listening and loving this in 2019! Great song 👌

@hornet66

4 жыл бұрын

This songs a classic,never gets old.

@brianwoods2395

4 жыл бұрын

Just one of many delights on Elvis Costello country album.

@aussieobserver5430

4 жыл бұрын

Me in Australia Maxine!!!!

@brianwoods2395

4 жыл бұрын

As brilliant as A C is, I've moved onto H&C, Throw your arms around me . One of Australia's best bands...EVER...

@chezdoff9926

4 жыл бұрын

Me and will never tire of it

holy mackerel, this is magical

bring back memories when we were teens

Nice song reminds me of my mum gone to that Rose garden in heaven

im not a fan of country but elvis smashes this wonderful

How can you even dislike this song

What a great cover

A mastepIiece.Stunningly beautiful.They'll be playing this in the next hundred years and beyond on the radio.Mark my words.22nd April 2023 : )

Classic. Elvis Costello, what a Man.

Another masterpiece.

Elvis just keeps making great music, year after year.

takes me back some years

still a magic sad song

Masterpiece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!