Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Goodbye Cruel World with Daryl Hall 12" vinyl LP album

Collector's info:  "Goodbye Cruel World was recorded at Sam West Studios. Engineers: Rob Kraushmar, Jim Russell. "Goodbye Cruel World" is the seventh studio album by Elvis Costello and The Attractions, released in 1984. The album features a mix of styles, including rock, pop, and new wave. The album features hit single "The Only Flame in Town" and "The Comedians", which was covered by George Jones. The album received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising the album's diversity and songwriting, while others criticized its lack of cohesion.

Music Genre:

 		 New Wave Music 

Album:

 		 Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. Photographer Brian Griffin
Record Label:  F-Beat Records ZL 70317 / Riviera Global Record Productions / Plangent Visions Music

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Gramophone Record 

Year & Country:

 		 1984 Made in Germany

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Band Members and Musicians on: Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Goodbye Cruel World
    Band:
  • Elvis Costello
  • Maurice Worm
  • Bruce Thomas
  • Pete Thomas
  • Gary Barnacle
  • Jim Paterson
  • Luis Jardim
  • Daryl Hall

      Daryl Hall an American rock, R&B, and soul singer, keyboardist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the popular rock and roll duo Hall & Oates. Hall & Oates formed in the 1970s and had a string of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "Rich Girl," "Kiss on My List," "Private Eyes," "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)," and "Maneater." Hall has also released several solo albums and has collaborated with other musicians throughout his career. He is also the host of the popular music and talk show "Live from Daryl's House."


Track Listing of: Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Goodbye Cruel World
    Side One:
  1. The Only Flame in Town
  2. Home Truth
  3. Room with no number
  4. Inch by Inch
  5. Worthless Thing
  6. Love Field
    Side Two:
  1. I Wanna Be Loved
  2. The Comedians
  3. Joe Porterhouse
  4. Sour Milk - Cow Blues
  5. The Great Unknown
  6. The Deportees Club
  7. Peace in Our Time
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Mini-Biography:

  Elvis Costello an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was born Declan Patrick MacManus in London, England in 1954. He began his career in the mid-1970s as a member of the band "Stiff Records" and then began recording under the name Elvis Costello. He released his debut album "My Aim Is True" in 1977, which received critical acclaim and established him as a rising talent in the British punk and new wave scene.

 Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, Costello released a string of highly acclaimed albums and singles, including "This Year's Model," "Armed Forces," "Get Happy!," and "Punch the Clock." He also collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach, and The Brodsky Quartet.

 In the 1990s and 2000s, Costello continued to release albums and tour, and also began to focus more on his songwriting. He wrote and recorded with many other musicians and bands, such as Paul McCartney and The Roots, and also released several albums of country-influenced music. Costello's career has been marked by a diverse range of musical styles, critical acclaim, and a large and dedicated fan base.

 In addition to his music career, Costello has also written several books and has made appearances on television and in films. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 and has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. Costello continues to tour and record music to this day.

 Elvis Costello is currently married to jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall. They were married in 2003. Krall is a Canadian musician who has released several critically acclaimed albums and won multiple awards, including multiple Grammy nominations. Costello and Krall have collaborated on several occasions, both in the studio and on stage. They have also been known to perform each other's songs during their solo performances. They have two children together.

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