Sounds, July 2, 1983

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Elvis emerges


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Elvis Costello (above, together with the Attractions) resumes his official recording career this weekend when he releases a new single called "Everyday I Write The Book" on F-Beat Records which has just signed a new licensing deal with RCA Records.

This move marks the end of a somewhat torrid affair between Elvis and WEA which goes back to his days with Radar, although he has never released any records on WEA directly.

The single, which also features the backing vocals of the anonymous Afrodiziak, precedes his new album, Punch The Clock, which comes out at the end of July. The album features the Afrodiziak Singers and the TKO Horns and contains 13 tracks including his version of "Shipbuilding" the song Elvis wrote with Clive Langer for Robert Wyatt, and a cover of the Imposter's "Pills And Soap"(!).

There's no news of any live dates at present although a tour of the Dingwalls circuit cannot be ruled out after his sell-out date at Camden Dingwalls last week.


Everyday I Write The Book

Elvis Costello And The Attractions

Hugh Fielder

Traditional Single Of The Week

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From the stark, sombre strains of "Pills And Soap," Elvis switches to a light, soulful ballad that consciously apes the way such songs used to be written but is put together with care and affection. A consummate performance from a master craftsman — as good as you can get without smiling.


Tags: Punch The ClockEveryday I Write The BookThe AttractionsF-BeatRadar RecordsEveryday I Write The Book (single)AfrodiziakRobert WyattShipbuildingClive LangerThe ImposterTKO HornsPills And SoapCamden Dingwalls

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Sounds, July 2, 1983


Sounds notes the upcoming release of "Everyday I Write The Book" and Punch The Clock.


Hugh Fielder reviews the single for "Everyday I Write The Book."

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Cover and page scans.
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