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But he can't be wounded 'cause he's got no heart

"Watching the Detectives" is a 1977 single by English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello. Inspired by the Clash and Bernard Herrmann, the song features a reggae beat and cynical lyrics. Costello's fourth single overall, "Watching the Detectives" was his first hit single on any national chart, peaking at number 15 in the UK and also charting modestly in Canada, Australia and the United States. The song featured on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at number 363. Costello described how he wrote the song: "I was in my flat in the suburbs of… read more
"Watching the Detectives" is a 1977 single by English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello. Inspired by the Clash and Bernard Herrmann, the son… read more
"Watching the Detectives" is a 1977 single by English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello. Inspired by the Clash and Bernard Herrmann, the song features a reggae beat and cynical … read more

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Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus on 25 August 1954) is an internationally known English . Gaining prominence as an early participant in London's scene in the mid-, he burst into fame with his critically acclaimed 1977 debut 'My Aim Is True', still one of the most successful debuts of all time. He soon did much work in the genres of , , and after he formed Elvis Costello & The Attractions. In a long and successful career, Costello has released over thirty studio albums on his own and with the Attra… read more
Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus on 25 August 1954) is an internationally known English . Gaining prominence as an early participant in London's s… read more
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