Almost Blue

~ Release by Elvis Costello & The Attractions (see all versions of this release, 12 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: Almost Blue
2▼CD: Bonus Disc
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Stranger in the House
performer:
George Jones (US country music vocalist)
recording of:
Stranger in the House
lyricist and composer:
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello & The Attractions feat. George Jones33:39
2We Oughta Be Ashamed
performer:
Johnny Cash (country music legend)
recording of:
We Ought to Be Ashamed
writer:
George Jones (US country music vocalist) and Earl Montgomery (Songwriter and musicians)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions feat. Johnny Cash32:48
3Radio Sweetheart (live)
live recording of:
Radio Sweetheart
lyricist and composer:
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello & The Attractions33:15
4Stranger in the House (live)
live cover recording of:
Stranger in the House
lyricist and composer:
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello & The Attractions33:57
5Psycho (live)
live cover recording of:
Psycho
lyricist and composer:
Leon Payne (Country/Rockabilly artist)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI)
recording of:
Psycho
lyricist and composer:
Leon Payne (Country/Rockabilly artist)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions23:36
6If I Could Put Them All Together (I’d Have You) (live)
live cover recording of:
If I Could Put Them All Together (I’d Have You)
lyricist and composer:
Even Stevens (singer / songwriter)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions32:29
7Motel Matches (live)
live recording of:
Motel Matches
Elvis Costello & The Attractions32:22
8He’ll Have to Go (live)
bass:
Bruce Thomas (on 1979-02-16)
drums (drum set):
Pete Thomas (drummer) (on 1979-02-16)
guitar:
Elvis Costello (on 1979-02-16) and John McFee (singer, songwriter, guitarist for The Doobie Brothers) (on 1979-02-16)
keyboard:
Steve Nieve (on 1979-02-16)
vocals:
Elvis Costello (on 1979-02-16)
live cover recording of:
He’ll Have to Go (on 1979-02-16)
writer:
Audrey Allison and Joe Allison
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Central Songs and Central Songs, Inc.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions42:52
9Girls Talk (live)
live recording of:
Girls Talk
lyricist and composer:
Declan Patrick MacManus
Elvis Costello & The Attractions31:47
10Too Far Gone (Lost Session)
cover recording of:
Too Far Gone
lyricist and composer:
Billy Sherrill (US songwriter/producer/arranger)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions23:12
11He’s Got You (Lost Session)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions33:52
12Honky Tonk Girl
Elvis Costello & The Attractions22:27
13That’s Why I'm Walking
Elvis Costello & The Attractions22:22
14Wondering
cover recording of:
Wondering
lyricist and composer:
Joe Werner (Cajun and country guitarist, vocalist and harmonica player)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions32:22
15Darling, You Know I Wouldn’t Lie
Elvis Costello & The Attractions32:38
16My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You
Elvis Costello & The Attractions42:03
17Blues Keep Calling
recording of:
Blues Keep Calling (on 1981-05-20)
lyricist and composer:
Janis Martin (US country & rockabilly singer)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions32:08
18Tears Before Bedtime
recording of:
Tears Before Bedtime
lyricist and composer:
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello & The Attractions32:27
19Psycho
cover recording of:
Psycho
lyricist and composer:
Leon Payne (Country/Rockabilly artist)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI)
recording of:
Psycho
lyricist and composer:
Leon Payne (Country/Rockabilly artist)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions23:23
20Cry, Cry, Cry
cover recording of:
Cry! Cry! Cry!
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Cash (country music legend)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions32:50
21I’ll Take Care of You
cover recording of:
I’ll Take Care of You
lyricist and composer:
Brook Benton
publisher:
Clyde Otis Music Group, Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Leosong Copyright Service Ltd., MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Sony/ATV Melody
Elvis Costello & The Attractions23:12
22Your Angel Steps Out of Heaven
cover recording of:
Your Angel Steps Out of Heaven
lyricist and composer:
Jack Ripley
Elvis Costello & The Attractions21:59
23Brand New Heartache (live)
live cover recording of:
Brand New Heartache
composer:
Boudleaux Bryant and Felice Bryant
Elvis Costello & The Attractions32:30
24There Won’t Be Anymore (live)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions42:32
25Sittin’ and Thinkin’ (live)
Elvis Costello & The Attractions32:52
26Honey Hush (live)
live cover recording of:
Honey Hush
additional lyricist and additional composer:
Lou Willie Turner
lyricist and composer:
Big Joe Turner
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions32:31
27I’m Your Toy (live)
live cover recording of:
Hot Burrito No.1
composer:
Chris Ethridge and Gram Parsons
publisher:
Irving Music, Inc.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions34:02