ELVIS COSTELLO Alison 1977

Part punk, part balladeer, a little bit country, a bit of pop, a lot of rock n roll, but never out of fashion, Declan MacManus aka Elvis Costello has been writing, recording, performing and touring for 5 decades! He is perfectly unique and a most prolific and fearless pop progressive. His collaborations and ventures into all genres gives him that distinctive acclaim and enduring love by his fans.

'Alison' is the near enough to a title cut on his debut LP 'My aim is true' released in the middle of 1977. While not a major hit either in Britain or here in Australia, it remains one of his best loved songs, and displays not only his gentler self, but the assured writer and performer that he already was on his first recording. Enjoy!

[kattiemeat]

My Dad wanted to call me Alison after this song. Mum prevailed though, so I got "John". Probably made school a bit easier

[markwatts]

My wife was an absolute Elvis fan. I lost her last year aged just 58 This song reminds me so much of her

[John-pccx]

My daughter Allison just got married and this was our father/daughter dance. I cried through the whole damn song.

[davidnewcombe]

Alison. My wife ❤ And so very proud of her.
Where would I be without her.

[hollycasto]

My little brother loved this song. He left me to be with God. I listen to be close to him 😢

[kevinbonass]

Always reminds me of my darling wife Alison R.I.P.

[stevenvavrik]

I'm still listening to Elvis Costello daily. And I'm 60 yrs old now

[BlkSox]

Forty years on, this song still gets up and goes to work.

[julieschulte]

My late husband used to sing this to me 38 years ago when he was wooing me. Good times.❤️

[notfooled.]

Elvis Costello released this song when I was 16, listening now at 61, and thinking about all the "Alison's" over the years

[karlkedink]

I had a friend in the mid 80’s her name Alison. Sweetest women you could meet. Died on operating table routine surgery. Tears in my ears every time I listen to this song.
Rest In Peace Alison ❤️

[Karaokejax]

Jeez. I get goosebumps as soon as he starts singing. One of my all time favourites.

[Solonghoney]

As a 32 year old I have to give myself a shout-out. I have been obsessed with this song for as long as I can remember.

[Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

[socalzaps]

What an amazing year for music. The Clash, Rumors, Elvis, Talking Heads, Aja, Rocket to Russia, Saturday Night Fever, Never Mind The Bollocks, News of The World, on and on. It will never be that good again

[KC-ndnt]

Born in 76 . Had this song my entire life . Had the vinyl, 2 cassettes, 1 CD . Never gets old

[thereeldeel]

There's something so human, so relatable about this song, a timeless classic

[Skin-vett]

One of my adolescent hymns. Was seeing a girl named Alison at around this time. She was a year older than me (so much more mature when you're only 14!) So great to hear it again. Love to Alison Guilpin. Hope you've had a great life! xx

[TheOriginalYitsan]

One of my favourite songs ever. Guess i was destined to marry one. To my wife, my better half and my world.

[liammcooper]

The guitar work on this song is impeccable