Imperial Bedroom (song)

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Everyone agreed that she looked delightful
Except for her sister, who was hateful and spiteful
Blushing bright red from her head to her feet
But rushing into her bridal suite

The imperial bedroom, the regal boudoir
This casual acquaintance led to an intimate bonsoir

Life turns out like a TV serial
A head full of daydreams, his hands full of material
She says it's not fair, he's messing up her hair
And still he looks so neat
Stepping into the bridal suite

The imperial bedroom, the regal boudoir
This casual acquaintance led to an intimate bonsoir

So the best man will do his best again
Now they're getting dressed again
Blushing bright red from her head to her feet
Sneaking out of the bridal suite

The imperial bedroom, the regal boudoir
This casual acquaintance led to an intimate bonsoir
We know who you're with and where you are
In the imperial bedroom, the regal boudoir
This casual acquaintance led to an intimate bonsoir
Two names under the register
In the imperial bedroom, the regal boudoir
This casual acquaintance led to an intimate bonsoir
Au revoir

Imperial Bedroom
Written byElvis Costello
Performed byNapoleon Dynamite & The Royal Guard
Produced byElvis Costello
MusiciansElvis Costello - vocals, Linn drum, bass, keyboards
RecordedMay 2, 1982, Eden Studios, London
ReleasedJuly 23, 1982
AlbumsImperial Bedroom (Rykodisc/Demon reissue), 1994
Imperial Bedroom (Rhino/Edsel reissue), 2002
SinglesMan Out Of Time, 1982
Party Party, 1982
Shabby Doll, 1982 (France)
CollectionsOut Of Our Idiot, 1987
Singles, Volume 2, 2003
Length2:48

First known performance:
May 25, 1982, Melbourne, Australia
Last known performance:
November 13, 1984, Cardiff, Wales
     (53 known performances)


Single: Man Out Of TimeMan Out Of Time UK 12" single front sleeve.jpg

Party Party singleParty Party UK 7" single front sleeve.jpg

Out Of Our IdiotOut Of Our Idiot album cover thumbnail.jpg

Imperial BedroomIB album cover large.jpg

Singles, Volume 2Singles Volume 2 album cover.jpg

Covers

Erich Sellheim home studio production, sung in German 2016 YouTube

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