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- Clean Money
- Girls Talk
- Talking In The Dark
- Radio Sweetheart
- Black And White World
- Big Tears
- Just A Memory
- Night Rally
- Stranger In the House
- Clowntime is Over
- Getting Mighty Crowded
- Hoover Factory
- Tiny Steps
- (I Dont Want To Go To) Chelsea
- Dr Luthers Assistant
- Sundays Best
- Crawling To The USA
- Wednesday Week
- My Funny Valentine
- Ghost Train
Liner Notes
Taking Liberties
Since he burst on the music scene in 1977, Elvis Costello has waxed more sides than we've been able to fit onto his first four albums here at Columbia Records. Taking Liberties is a compilation of those tracks - unreleased masters, rare B-sides, English album cuts and collectors items, none of which has appeared on Columbia until now. In this rockin new album, Elvis proves himself the most versatile young singer-entertainer of the day. For here are twenty exciting numbers to be delivered in a score of different, distinctive styles.
Hear the irrepressible Elvis switch abruptly and with amazing skill from the solid rock-n'-roll beat of "(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea" to the gentle, touching mood of "My Funny Valentine"; from the low down gutty blues spirit of "Clowntime Is Over" to the earthy, heart-warming throb of "Stranger In the House"; from the easy going, country stroll of "Radio Sweetheart" to the swinging rhythm & blues tempo of "Getting MIghty Crowded."
That's the way it goes through this whole dynamic album - one change of pace after another. Yet never changing is the powerful, unique voice of Elvis Costello. as it dominates an controls every song. And, as always, instrumental backing by the fabulous Attractions adds a fiery vigor to many of Elvis' numbers.
Still in his early 20's, Elvis clearly demonstrates here that his potential and versatility are practically unlimited. He's got a range of talent that's hard to imagine, until you've heard Elvis Costello Taking Liberties.
Gregg GellerPersonnel
Martin Belmont Guitar
Alex Call Guitar, Vocals
John Ciambotti Bass, Vocals
Elvis Costello Guitar, Vocals, Producer
Dave Edmunds Vocals (bckgr)
Gregg Geller Liner Notes
Sean Hopper Keyboards, Vocals (bckgr)
Huey Lewis Harmonica, Vocals
Nick Lowe Guitar (Electric), Vocals (bckgr), Producer
Steve Mason Keyboards
John McFee Guitar, Vocals
Steve Nieve Keyboards
Micky Shine Drums, Vocals
Bruce Thomas Bass, Guitar (Electric), Sax (Alto)
Pete Thomas Percussion, Drums
Pete Thomas Saxophone
Glenn Tilbrook Vocals
