Taking Liberties by Elvis Costello - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

This 1980 set of B-sides and previously unreleased songs is packed with melodic lift and lyrical power, revealing how Elvis Costello could produce quantity with quality. The tunes work together as a whole—a beautifully crooned Rodgers/Hart standard (“My Funny Valentine”) sidles up pretty smoothly next to power-poppers (“Girls Talk,” “Dr. Luther’s Assistant”), spiky rockers (“Wednesday Week,” “Clean Money”), and rollicking country throwbacks (“Radio Sweetheart” and “A Stranger in the House,” a silky duet with George Jones).

1. Clean Money

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

2. Girls Talk

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

3. Talking In The Dark

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

4. Radio Sweetheart

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

5. Black And White World

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Elvis Costello; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

6. Big Tears

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

7. Just A Memory

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Elvis Costello; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

8. Night Rally

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Bruce Thomas; Performer
Bass (vocal): Bruce Thomas; Performer
Drums: Pete Thomas; Performer
Guitar: Elvis Costello; Performer
Keyboard: Steve Nieve; Performer
Performer: Bruce Thomas
Elvis Costello
Steve Nieve
Pete Thomas; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Roger Bechirian; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Studio Personnel: Roger Bechirian
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

9. Stranger In The House

by Elvis Costello

Background Vocals: Elvis Costello
Sean Hopper; Performer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Bazza; Production
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Ciambotti; Performer
Drums: Michael Shine; Performer
Guitar: John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Organ: Sean Hopper; Performer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Pedal Steel: John Mcfee; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Performer: Johnny Ciambotti
Michael Shine
Sean Hopper
John Mcfee
Elvis Costello; Performer
Piano: Sean Hopper; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Studio Personnel: Bazza; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

10. Clowntime Is Over

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

11. Getting Mighty Crowded

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Composer: Van Mccoy; Composer
Lyricist: Van Mccoy; Composer
Producer: Elvis Costello; Production
Composer Lyricist: Van Mccoy; Other

12. Hoover Factory

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Elvis Costello; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

13. Tiny Steps

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

14. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Bruce Thomas; Performer
Bass (vocal): Bruce Thomas; Performer
Drums: Pete Thomas; Performer
Guitar: Elvis Costello; Performer
Keyboard: Steve Nieve; Performer
Performer: Bruce Thomas
Elvis Costello
Steve Nieve
Pete Thomas; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Roger Bechirian; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch; Production
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Studio Personnel: Roger Bechirian
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

15. Dr. Luther's Assistant

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Elvis Costello; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

16. Sunday's Best

by Elvis Costello

Bass Guitar: Bruce Thomas; Performer
Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Bruce Thomas; Performer
Drums: Pete Thomas; Performer
Keyboard: Steve Nieve; Performer
Performer: Elvis Costello
Bruce Thomas
Pete Thomas
Steve Nieve; Performer
Vocals: Elvis Costello; Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Engineer: Roger Bechirian; Production
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Studio Personnel: Roger Bechirian; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

17. Crawling To The U.S.A.

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

18. Wednesday Week

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

19. My Funny Valentine

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart; Composer
Lyricist: Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart; Composer
Producer: Nick Lowe; Production

20. Ghost Train

by Elvis Costello

Primary Artist: Elvis Costello; Main Performer
Composer: Elvis Costello; Composer
Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Composer
Producer: Elvis Costello; Production
Composer Lyricist: Elvis Costello; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

20 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 10 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1450x1450 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 192 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

19/20 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

15/20 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Punk, New Wave, Rock & Roll

Label

UMe - Elvis Costello

Music Distribution Service

Universal Music Hi-Res

Country

United Kingdom

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1979

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602547382238