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Revision as of 08:54, 14 February 2011

lyrics needed

Why Don't We Try Anymore (unreleased cover)
Written byJohn Doe (possibly co-written with Elvis Costello)
Performed byElvis Costello & The Attractions (1985-03-09)
Elvis Costello (1985-04-25)

Background:
 Elvis performed this song on two occasions in 1985, introducing it as a song he had recently co-written with John Doe of the band X.
 The song remained unreleased in any form until Doe's side project The Knitters released a version in 1999, with Doe credited as the sole writer. In 2005, The Knitters released a re-recorded version, retitled "Try Anymore (Why Don't We Even)."

First known performance:
 March 9, 1985, London, England
Last known performance:
 April 25, 1985, London, England
     (2 known performances)


Category:Unreleased covers1999-00-00 live.jpg


Recordings by other artists

 The Knitters  1999  Poor Little Knitter On The Road: A Tribute To The Knitters  Allmusic  •  Amazon
 The Knitters  2005  The Modern Sounds Of The Knitters  Allmusic  •  Amazon

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