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{{song credits | {{song credits | ||
|title = Watching The Detectives | |title = Watching The Detectives | ||
|writer = [[Elvis Costello]] | |writer = [[Elvis Costello]] | ||
|performer = [[Elvis Costello]] | |performer = [[Elvis Costello]] | ||
|producer = [[Nick Lowe]] | |producer = [[Nick Lowe]] | ||
|musicians = [[Elvis Costello]] - vocals, guitar<br>[[Andrew Bodnar]] - bass<br>[[Steve Goulding]] - drums<br>[[Steve Nieve]] - organ & piano overdubs | |musicians = [[Elvis Costello]] - vocals, guitar<br>[[Andrew Bodnar]] - bass<br>[[Steve Goulding]] - drums<br>[[Steve Nieve]] - organ & piano overdubs | ||
|record_info = May-June 1977, Pathway Studios, London | |record_info = May-June 1977, Pathway Studios, London | ||
|release_info = October 14, 1977 | |release_info = October 14, 1977 | ||
|albums = [[My Aim Is True]], 1977 (not on original release in UK, Belgium & Portugal)<br>[[Viva England]], 1982 (Spain)<br>[[This Year's Model]], 1978 (Belgium, France, Germany, Sweden & Australia only; mastered slightly fast) | |albums = [[My Aim Is True]], 1977 (not on original release in UK, Belgium & Portugal)<br>[[Viva England]], 1982 (Spain)<br>[[This Year's Model]], 1978 (Belgium, France, Germany, Sweden & Australia only; mastered slightly fast) | ||
|singles = [[Single: Watching The Detectives|Watching The Detectives]], 1977 (some copies have edited version)<br>[[Single: Less Than Zero|Less Than Zero]], 1985 (12" single; edited version) | |singles = [[Single: Watching The Detectives|Watching The Detectives]], 1977 (some copies have edited version)<br>[[Single: Less Than Zero|Less Than Zero]], 1985 (12" single; edited version) | ||
|collections = [[Ten Bloody Marys & Ten How's Your Fathers]], 1980<br>[[The Best Of Elvis Costello & The Attractions]], 1985<br>[[The Man (The Best Of Elvis Costello)]], 1985<br>[[Girls Girls Girls]], 1989<br>[[2½ Years]], 1993<br>[[The Very Best Of Elvis Costello & The Attractions]], 1994<br>[[The Very Best Of Elvis Costello]], 1999<br>[[Singles, Volume 1]], 2003<br>[[The Best Of Elvis Costello The First 10 Years]], 2007 | |collections = [[Ten Bloody Marys & Ten How's Your Fathers]], 1980<br>[[The Best Of Elvis Costello & The Attractions]], 1985<br>[[The Man (The Best Of Elvis Costello)]], 1985<br>[[Girls Girls Girls]], 1989<br>[[2½ Years]], 1993<br>[[The Very Best Of Elvis Costello & The Attractions]], 1994<br>[[The Very Best Of Elvis Costello]], 1999<br>[[Singles, Volume 1]], 2003<br>[[The Best Of Elvis Costello The First 10 Years]], 2007 | ||
|soundtracks = [[Soundtrack: That Summer!|That Summer!]], 1979<br>[[Soundtrack: The Grimleys|The Grimleys]], 2001 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005A3N2/ -] | |soundtracks = [[Soundtrack: That Summer!|That Summer!]], 1979<br>[[Soundtrack: The Grimleys|The Grimleys]], 2001 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005A3N2/ -] | ||
|various_artists = [[Sharp (16 Sharp New Rock Acts)]], 19__ (Netherlands; mastered slightly fast)<br>[[New Wave Disco d'Ouro]], 1981 (Portugal)<br>[[The Stiff Records Box Set]], 1992<br>[[Three Minute Heroes: 20 Of The Best Punk & New Wave Singles]], 1992<br>[[Rolling Stone 25 Years of Rock]], 1993<br>[[Start: The Best Of British]], 1994<br>[[Was Het Nu 70 Of 80?]], 1996<br>[[A Hard Night's Day]], 1997<br>[[Ultimate New Wave Hits]], 1997 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DYMRD/ -]<br>[[Teenage Kicks]], 2002 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000067OTJ/ -]<br>[[Crimebusters & Crossed Wires: Stories from This American Life]], 2003 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000TG9WY/ -]<br>[[Borders Rock Essentials Volume 2]], 2004 | |various_artists = [[Sharp (16 Sharp New Rock Acts)]], 19__ (Netherlands; mastered slightly fast)<br>[[New Wave Disco d'Ouro]], 1981 (Portugal)<br>[[The Stiff Records Box Set]], 1992<br>[[Three Minute Heroes: 20 Of The Best Punk & New Wave Singles]], 1992<br>[[Rolling Stone 25 Years of Rock]], 1993<br>[[Start: The Best Of British]], 1994<br>[[Was Het Nu 70 Of 80?]], 1996<br>[[A Hard Night's Day]], 1997<br>[[Ultimate New Wave Hits]], 1997 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DYMRD/ -]<br>[[Teenage Kicks]], 2002 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000067OTJ/ -]<br>[[Crimebusters & Crossed Wires: Stories from This American Life]], 2003 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000TG9WY/ -]<br>[[Absolute Rock Classics Vol. 3]], 2003 [http://www.musik-sammler.de/media/305933 -]<br>[[Borders Rock Essentials Volume 2]], 2004 | ||
|promos = [[4 Track Sampler From My Aim Is True]], 1977<br>[[Excerpts From Stiff's Greatest Hits]], 1978 (excerpt)<br>[[Rock Australia Magazine]], 1978<br>[[Our Aim Is True]], 1978<br>[[2½ Years In 31 Minutes]], 1993<br>[[Selections From My Aim Is True, Spike, And All This Useless Beauty]], 2001<br>[[UK Elvis Costello]], 2002 | |promos = [[4 Track Sampler From My Aim Is True]], 1977<br>[[Excerpts From Stiff's Greatest Hits]], 1978 (excerpt)<br>[[Rock Australia Magazine]], 1978<br>[[Our Aim Is True]], 1978<br>[[2½ Years In 31 Minutes]], 1993<br>[[Selections From My Aim Is True, Spike, And All This Useless Beauty]], 2001<br>[[UK Elvis Costello]], 2002 | ||
|videos = | |videos = | ||
|length = 3:45 (most releases)<br>3:06 (edited version) | |length = 3:45 (most releases)<br>3:06 (edited version) | ||
}}<br> | }}<br> | ||
{{song notes | {{song notes | ||
|first = [[Concert 1977-07-21 Manchester|July 21, 1977, Manchester, England]] | |first = [[Concert 1977-07-21 Manchester|July 21, 1977, Manchester, England]] | ||
|last = | |last = | ||
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==Alternate versions== | ==Alternate versions== | ||
{{song credits | {{song credits | ||
|title = Watching The Detectives (A Demo Version) | |title = Watching The Detectives (A Demo Version) | ||
|performer = [[Elvis Costello]] & [[The Attractions]] | |performer = [[Elvis Costello]] & [[The Attractions]] | ||
|musicians = [[Elvis Costello]] - vocal, guitar<br>[[Steve Nieve]] - keyboards<br>[[Bruce Thomas]] - bass<br>[[Pete Thomas]] - drums | |musicians = [[Elvis Costello]] - vocal, guitar<br>[[Steve Nieve]] - keyboards<br>[[Bruce Thomas]] - bass<br>[[Pete Thomas]] - drums | ||
|record_info = [[TV 1977-12-01 Top Of The Pops|November 2, 1977, Top Of The Pops]] | |record_info = [[TV 1977-12-01 Top Of The Pops|November 2, 1977, Top Of The Pops]] | ||
|release_info = 1986 | |release_info = 1986 | ||
|various_artists = [[NME Pogo A Go Go]], 1986 (cassette only) | |various_artists = [[NME Pogo A Go Go]], 1986 (cassette only) | ||
|length = 4:28 | |length = 4:28 | ||
}}<br> | }}<br> | ||
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Internal links
- Elvis Costello Home Page: My Aim Is True • lyrics • chords • MAIT info page • Viva England • Rykodisc/Demon MAIT reissue • Rhino/Edsel MAIT reissue
- Elvis Costello Home Page: Watching The Detectives single | Watching The Detectives U.S. single
- Lyrics • Covers