# |
Artist |
Song Title |
Year |
Chart Entries |
1 |
Elvis Costello |
Watching the Detectives |
1977 |
France 1 - Nov 1977 (5 weeks), Sweden (alt) 9 - Dec 1977 (18 weeks), UK 15 - Nov 1977 (11 weeks), Holland free40 15 of 1978, Scrobulate 72 of favourite songs, WXPN 320, Rolling Stone 354, Acclaimed 423 (1977), RYM 21 of 1977 |
2 |
Elvis Costello |
Oliver's Army |
1979 |
UK 2 - Feb 1979 (12 weeks), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Mar 1979), Holland free40 15 of 1979, RIANZ 25 - May 1979 (12 weeks), Holland 31 - Apr 1979 (4 weeks), Virgin 35, WXPN 591, OzNet 646, Acclaimed 664 (1979), RYM 5 of 1979 |
3 |
Elvis Costello |
The Other Side of Summer |
1991 |
Japan (Tokyo) 1 - May 1991 (11 weeks), Poland 28 - Jun 1991 (5 weeks), UK 43 - May 1991 (4 weeks), Japan (Osaku) 45 of 1991 (peak 2 16 weeks), RYM 89 of 1991 |
4 |
Elvis Costello |
Veronica |
1989 |
Japan (Tokyo) 5 - Feb 1989 (26 weeks), KROQ 17 of 1989, US Billboard 19 - Apr 1989 (14 weeks), UK 31 - Mar 1989 (6 weeks), Holland free40 40 of 1989, RYM 42 of 1989 |
5 |
Elvis Costello |
Everyday I Write the Book |
1983 |
France 8 - Aug 1983 (2 weeks), Canada 19 - Oct 1983 (7 weeks), UK 28 - Jul 1983 (8 weeks), KROQ 34 of 1983, US Billboard 36 - Aug 1983 (14 weeks), Acclaimed 2414 (1983), RYM 125 of 1983 |
6 |
Elvis Costello |
She |
1999 |
Japan (Tokyo) 9 - Aug 1999 (34 weeks), UK 19 - Jul 1999 (10 weeks), Brazil 57 of 1999, Japan (Osaku) 82 of 1999 (peak 12 13 weeks) |
7 |
Elvis Costello |
I Want You |
1986 |
Holland free40 7 of 1986, Holland 15 - Nov 1986 (7 weeks), Belgium 21 of all time, Europe 54 of the 1980s (1986), UK 79 - Nov 1986 (2 weeks), Acclaimed 940 (1986), RYM 41 of 1986 |
8 |
Elvis Costello |
Alison |
1977 |
Scrobulate 81 of list, WXPN 104, Acclaimed 272 (1977), Rolling Stone 318, RYM 10 of 1977, WFUV 23, NY Daily Love list 96 |
9 |
Elvis Costello |
A Good Year For the Roses |
1981 |
UK 6 - Oct 1981 (11 weeks), Holland 14 - Nov 1981 (6 weeks), Belgium 17 - Dec 1981 (5 weeks), Holland free40 70 of 1981 |
10 |
Elvis Costello |
13 Steps Lead Down |
1994 |
Japan (Tokyo) 5 - Mar 1994 (10 weeks), UK 59 - Apr 1994 (1 week) |
11 |
Elvis Costello |
The Only Flame In Town |
1984 |
US Billboard 56 - Jul 1984 (9 weeks), UK 71 - Aug 1984 (4 weeks), KROQ 89 of 1984 |
12 |
Elvis Costello |
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding? |
1978 |
WXPN 82, Rolling Stone 284, Acclaimed 968 (1978), RYM 134 of 1978, WFUV 29 |
13 |
Elvis Costello |
Pump it Up |
1978 |
UK 24 - May 1978 (10 weeks), WXPN 288, Acclaimed 773 (1978), RYM 16 of 1978, one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 500 |
14 |
Elvis Costello |
Radio Radio |
1978 |
UK 29 - Oct 1978 (7 weeks), WXPN 340, Acclaimed 626 (1978), RYM 15 of 1978 |
15 |
Elvis Costello |
Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution) |
2002 |
Japan (Tokyo) 34 - Mar 2002 (4 weeks), UK 58 - Apr 2002 (1 week) |
16 |
Elvis Costello |
Sulky Girl |
1994 |
France 10 - Mar 1994 (1 week), UK 22 - Mar 1994 (3 weeks), Holland free40 64 of 1994 |
17 |
Elvis Costello |
I Can't Stand Up (for Falling Down) |
1980 |
UK 4 - Feb 1980 (8 weeks), KROQ 75 of 1980, RYM 164 of 1980 |
18 |
Elvis Costello |
Smile |
2002 |
Japan (Tokyo) 3 - Apr 2002 (13 weeks) |
19 |
Elvis Costello |
Accidents Will Happen |
1979 |
France 5 - Jul 1979 (3 weeks), UK 28 - May 1979 (8 weeks), RYM 62 of 1979 |
20 |
Elvis Costello |
(I Don't Want to Go To) Chelsea |
1978 |
UK 16 - Mar 1978 (10 weeks), Acclaimed 817 (1978), RYM 79 of 1978 |
21 |
Elvis Costello |
Bama Lama Bama Loo |
1995 |
Japan (Tokyo) 14 - May 1995 (8 weeks) |
22 |
Elvis Costello |
Still |
2003 |
Japan (Tokyo) 26 - Sep 2003 (7 weeks) |
23 |
Elvis Costello |
I Wanna Be Loved/Turning The Town Red |
1984 |
France 7 - Jun 1984 (1 week), UK 25 - Jun 1984 (6 weeks) |
24 |
Elvis Costello |
You Bowed Down |
1996 |
Japan (Tokyo) 37 - Jun 1996 (5 weeks) |
25 |
Elvis Costello |
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood |
1986 |
Belgium 24 - Mar 1986 (2 weeks), UK 33 - Feb 1986 (4 weeks) |
26 |
Elvis Costello |
You Tripped At Every Step |
1994 |
Japan (Tokyo) 48 - Apr 1994 (4 weeks) |
27 |
Elvis Costello |
Man Out of Time |
1982 |
UK 58 - Jul 1982 (2 weeks), RYM 169 of 1982 |
28 |
Elvis Costello |
Getting Mighty Crowded |
1980 |
KROQ 91 of 1980, RYM 105 of 1980 |
29 |
Elvis Costello |
Hi-Fidelity |
1980 |
UK 30 - Apr 1980 (5 weeks), RYM 105 of 1980 |
30 |
Elvis Costello |
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes |
1977 |
WXPN 479, RYM 128 of 1977 |
31 |
Elvis Costello |
London's Brilliant Parade EP |
1994 |
UK 48 - Nov 1994 (2 weeks) |
32 |
Elvis Costello |
It's Time |
1996 |
UK 58 - May 1996 (1 week) |
33 |
Elvis Costello |
Love Ones |
1982 |
KROQ 90 of 1982 |
34 |
Elvis Costello |
This Town |
1989 |
KROQ 99 of 1989 |
35 |
Elvis Costello |
So Like Candy |
1991 |
Poland 48 - Nov 1991 (2 weeks), Holland free40 71 of 1991 |
36 |
Elvis Costello |
Whisper |
1981 |
KROQ 95 of 1981 |
37 |
Elvis Costello |
Baby Plays Around EP |
1989 |
UK 65 - May 1989 (2 weeks) |
38 |
Elvis Costello |
Five Gears in Reverse |
1980 |
KROQ 43 of 1980 |
39 |
Elvis Costello |
Lipstick Vogue |
1978 |
Acclaimed 1589 (1978) |
40 |
Elvis Costello |
Blue Chair |
1987 |
UK 94 - Feb 1987 (1 week) |
41 |
Elvis Costello |
Head to Toe |
1982 |
UK 43 - Sep 1982 (4 weeks) |
42 |
Elvis Costello |
Party Party |
1982 |
UK 48 - Dec 1982 (6 weeks) |
43 |
Elvis Costello |
I'm Your Toy |
1982 |
UK 51 - Apr 1982 (3 weeks) |
44 |
Elvis Costello |
You Little Fool |
1982 |
UK 52 - Jun 1982 (3 weeks) |
45 |
Elvis Costello |
Sweet Dreams (Of You) |
1981 |
UK 42 - Dec 1981 (8 weeks) |
46 |
Elvis Costello |
Let Them All Talk |
1983 |
UK 59 - Sep 1983 (2 weeks) |
47 |
Elvis Costello |
New Amsterdam |
1980 |
UK 36 - Jun 1980 (6 weeks) |
48 |
Elvis Costello |
Tokyo Storm Warning |
1986 |
UK 73 - Aug 1986 (3 weeks) |
49 |
Elvis Costello |
Clubland |
1980 |
UK 60 - Dec 1980 (4 weeks) |
50 |
Elvis Costello |
Green Shirt |
1985 |
UK 68 - May 1985 (5 weeks) |
51 |
Elvis Costello |
Chelsea |
1978 |
Holland free40 42 of 1978 |
52 |
Elvis Costello |
Shipbuilding |
1983 |
Poland 11 - Oct 1983 (8 weeks) |
53 |
Elvis Costello |
Less Than Zero |
1977 |
RYM 35 of 1977, Guardian Indie 21 |
54 |
Elvis Costello |
I Hope You're Happy Now |
1986 |
RYM 41 of 1986 |
55 |
Elvis Costello |
The Peoples' Limousine |
1985 |
RYM 134 of 1985 |
56 |
Elvis Costello |
They'll Never Take Her Love from Me |
1985 |
RYM 134 of 1985 |
57 |
Elvis Costello |
Heathen Town |
1983 |
RYM 125 of 1983 |
58 |
Elvis Costello |
Town Cryer |
1982 |
RYM 169 of 1982 |
59 |
Elvis Costello |
The Ugly Things |
1991 |
RYM 89 of 1991 |
60 |
Elvis Costello |
Couldn't Call It Unexpected No 4 |
1991 |
RYM 89 of 1991 |
61 |
Elvis Costello |
You're No Good |
1989 |
RYM 42 of 1989 |
62 |
Elvis Costello |
Tiny Steps |
1978 |
RYM 15 of 1978 |
63 |
Elvis Costello |
Big Tears |
1978 |
RYM 16 of 1978 |
64 |
Elvis Costello |
My Funny Valentine |
1979 |
RYM 5 of 1979 |
65 |
Elvis Costello |
You Belong to Me |
1978 |
RYM 79 of 1978 |
66 |
Elvis Costello |
Wednesday Week |
1979 |
RYM 62 of 1979 |
67 |
Elvis Costello |
Talking in the Dark |
1979 |
RYM 62 of 1979 |
68 |
Elvis Costello |
Welcome to the Working Week |
1977 |
RYM 10 of 1977 |
69 |
Elvis Costello |
Girls Talk |
1980 |
RYM 164 of 1980 |
70 |
Elvis Costello |
Mystery Dance |
1977 |
RYM 21 of 1977 |
71 |
Elvis Costello |
Blame it On Cain |
1977 |
RYM 21 of 1977 |
72 |
Elvis Costello |
Radio Sweetheart |
1977 |
RYM 35 of 1977 |
73 |
Elvis Costello |
Days |
unknown |
Scrobulate 52 of tracks |
74 |
Elvis Costello |
Other End Of The Telescope |
unknown |
WXPN 520 |
In addition to the above listed songs Elvis Costello also contributed to the
following entries: