Get Happy!!

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Get Happy!!

The fourth album by Elvis Costello, his third with the Attractions, is notable for being a dramatic break in tone from Costello's previous "trilogy" of commercially successful albums, and for being heavily influenced by rhythm and blues.

The title may be a reference to gospel music, where "getting happy" is synonymous with receiving the Holy Spirit (a meaning that Costello hints at in the liner notes to the 2003 reissue). The title may also refer to the Harold Arlen/Ted Koehler song of the same name.

Track Llisting

  1. "Love for Tender" [1:57]
  2. "Opportunity" [3:13]
  3. "The Imposter" [1:58]
  4. "Secondary Modern" [1:58]
  5. "King Horse" [3:01]
  6. "Possession" [2:03]
  7. "Men Called Uncle" [2:17]
  8. "Clowntime Is Over" [2:59]
  9. "New Amsterdam" [2:12]
  10. "High Fidelity" [2:28]
  11. "I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down" [2:06] (Homer Banks/Alan Jones)
  12. "Black & White World" [1:56]
  13. "5ive Gears in Reverse" [2:38]
  14. "B Movie" [2:04]
  15. "Motel Matches" [2:30]
  16. "Human Touch" [2:30]
  17. "Beaten to the Punch" [1:49]
  18. "Temptation" [2:33]
  19. "I Stand Accused" [2:21] (Tony Colton/Ray Smith)
  20. "Riot Act" [3:35]

Personnel

  • Elvis Costello - vocals, guitar; organ on "Possession"; all instruments and producer on "New Amsterdam"
  • Steve Nieve - piano, organ
  • Bruce Thomas - bass; harmonica on "I Stand Accused"
  • Pete Thomas - drums
  • Nick Lowe - producer
  • Roger Bechirian - balancing

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