The Attractions

UB40’s "Rat in Mi Kitchen" combines an upbeat reggae rhythm with political edge, using a metaphorical rat to critique Margaret Thatcher’s government. Catchy horns and Ali Campbell’s vocals drive its charm. Blondie’s "Call Me," penned for

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'Get Happy!!' by Elvis Costello and the Attractions is Costello's fourth album and his third with the Attractions, released on February 15, 1980 by F-Beat Records.

INXS’s "Need You Tonight" oozes late-’80s sensuality with its hypnotic groove, while Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" balances synthpop shine with existential angst. Prince's soaring "Purple Rain" is an emotive rock…

Elvis Costello's 'Trust' is his fifth album recorded with the Attractions.and released on January 23, 1981 by F-Beat / Columbia

Harry Nilsson, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Skid Row, Elvis Costello, The Attractions, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Frampton, Gentle Giant, Steve Miller Band, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Van Morrison

Elvis Costello's 'Armed Forces' is his third album recorded with the Attractions and released on January 5, 1979 by Radar / Columbia.

Olivia Newton-John’s heartfelt "I Honestly Love You" pairs understated delivery with emotional depth, while Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin’s "Separate Lives" captures restrained sorrow. Lionel Richie’s "Ballerina Girl" offers tender…

Harry Nilsson, Alex Turner, Lou Rawls, Elvis Costello, Townes Van Zandt, Michael Stipe, Ed Sheeran, George Benson, Smokey Robinson, Bobby 'Blue' Bland, Paolo Conte, Simon & Garfunkel

Bananarama’s "Cheers Then" stands out as a melancholy departure from their buoyant style, while Japan’s "Visions of China" fuses electronic textures with Asian influences. INXS nails an upbeat vibe with "New Sensation," contrasting Elvis…

John Lennon, Lionel Richie, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Luther Vandross, FM, Glenn Frey, Kiss, Eddy Grant, Gene Loves Jezebel, Bryan Adams, Barry Manilow, Billy Ocean

The Cool-Notes, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Agnetha Fältskog, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Shakatak, Liza Minnelli, Evelyn 'Champagne' King, Phyllis Nelson, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Shakin' Stevens, Commodores, Sabrina

The Human League, Level 42, Peter Gabriel, INXS, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Cheap Trick, Dire Straits, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Sonic Youth

Blue Mercedes, Chris Rea, The Moody Blues, The Stranglers, Shakespears Sister, The Style Council, The Sisters Of Mercy, Madness, The Beloved, Pet Shop Boys, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Kim Carnes

This day (August 25, 1954), in Paddington, London is born Declan Patrick MacManus simply known as Elvis Costello, English singer and songwriter

The Rolling Stones, Robert Plant, John Mellencamp, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Level 42, The Cure, Metallica, George Michael, Huey Lewis And The News, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Basia, Bobby McFerrin

Billy Ocean, George Benson, Enigma, Sam Brown, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, John Waite, Bon Jovi, Climie Fisher, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Vitamin Z, Pete Wylie, Mica Paris

Elvis Costello's 'Punch the Clock' feat. 'Everyday I Write the Book' is his eighth album recorded with the Attractions and released on August 5, 1983 by F-Beat / Columbia.

Herbie Hancock, U2, Madonna, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, The Beat, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Greg Kihn, The Police, Elton John, Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Arcadia, The Sisters of Mercy, Belouis Some, Cabaret Voltaire, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, ZZ Top, Billy Idol, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, The Icicle Works, Saxon, Peter Gabriel, Tracy Chapman

The Go Go's, Lisa Stansfield & Barry White, The Jackson 5, Huey Lewis & The News, Foreigner, Julian Cope, Ringo Starr, Sting, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Pat Benatar, Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart

'Imperial Bedroom' by Elvis Costello & The Attractions is Costello's seventh album produced by Geoff Emerick and released on July 2, 1982 by F-Beat / Columbia

Sandra, Aztec Camera, Soft Cell, Billy Idol, Cock Robin, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Rod Stewart, George Michael, The Communards, Danny Wilson, Jaki Graham, Elton John

Joe Jackson, Heaven 17, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Frida, Foreigner, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Chris Rea, Carly Simon, T'Pau, Anita Baker, Will Downing, Bee Gees

John Mellencamp, Natasha, Nasty Rox Inc, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, The Psychedelic Furs, The Mission Uk, The Timelords, Erasure, Twisted Sister, The Sex Pistols, Elaine Paige

Bob Seger, Tom Petty, the Heartbreakers, Aerosmith, Queen, AC/DC, Focus, Blue Öyster Cult, Leon Russell, JJ Cale, Bob Marley, the Wailers, Elvis Costello, the Attractions, Al Stewart

Bill Withers , Muddy Waters, Elvis Costello, Ben E King, Bob Seger, Morrissey, Engelbert Humperdinck, Ben Harper, Damon Albarn, Michael Bublé, Benjamin Clementine, David Gahan

Nik Kershaw, Ry Cooder, Lita Ford, The Fat Boys, Hot Chocolate, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Wang Chung, The Psychedelic Furs, Pete Townshend, Iron Maiden, Peter And The Test Tube Babies, John Lennon

Joan Jett, The Wonder Stuff, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Paul King, Eddy Grant, Graham Parker, Paul Mccartney & Stevie Wonder, Rock Goddess, The Smiths, Mike + The Mechanics, The Weather Prophets, Lloyd Cole And The Commotions

Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Elaine Paige, Gary Numan, Rod Stewart, Scorpions, Jennifer Rush, Millie Jackson, Narada Michael Walden, Perri, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Pointer Sisters, Hazell Dean

Elvis Costello's 'This Year's Model' is his second album (his first with the Attractions), produced by Nick Lowe and released on March 17, 1978 by Radar.

T. Rex, Elvis Costello, Robin Trower, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, Paul McCartney, Foreigner, Dickey Betts, Great Southern, Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Ry Cooder, Colosseum

Elvis Costello's 'Brutal Youth' is an album recorded with his band the Attractions and released on March 8, 1994 by Warner Bros.