Obviously, when I started out, I had a little bit more curiosity than some, and went seeking out the original artists, or in some cases searching up … - Elvis Costello

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Obviously, when I started out, I had a little bit more curiosity than some, and went seeking out the original artists, or in some cases searching up country music. I followed The Byrds a lot, and then when they did a country styled record it made me curious to know who these people were that they liked.

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Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus (born 25 August 1954) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter, primarily known by his stage-name Elvis Costello.

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Birth Name: Declan Patrick Aloysius McManus
Native Name: Declan MacManus
Alternative Names: Declan Patrick MacManus
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