Elvis Costello covers "End of the Rainbow"

[Mrmikey0909]

Brilliant.

[karenhunter58]

It makes sense for EC to cover RT, espcially this song -- they are both brilliant but dark

[tennis11ish]

PS: For the naysayers....it can't all be "Pump it Up" all the time!

[tennis11ish]

Elvis Costello - Richard Thompson = Huge Mutual Respect. They are very different, and vive la difference! Two men of immense, unique talent.

[borninhel1]

this is the sadest songs ive ever heard , personaly going through alot , gotta tell ya this makes me kinda hopeless , power of music eh.

[borninhel1]

suicide anyone?

[JessGoddesse]

Alters the chords as well, no? Love EC, but it's just not as good as RT.

[MerchantEyes]

Too much emphasis on the cruel message. The original by Richard and Linda sounds like a lullaby as a contrast to the lyrics. And I clearly prefer that ironic approach.

[hayesocaster]

Perfection...

[HarleyjXXX]

son of bitch can't sing. Shit, Dylan sound like Sinatra next to this old ragged bastard

[vigodagod]

This is a great way to show everyone your new found sobriety. I'm glad you're finally off the crack but you still have a way to go junior. Next step is to come to grips with your homosexuality. You can't truly heal until your true to yourself.

[borninhel1]

@HarleyjXXX and holy crap i just saw your page , your the last to point fingers in bad taste

[borninhel1]

@HarleyjXXX HEY so whats it like being an idiot , fun? i guess not

[bobbystains1987]

bag of piss

[ianwilson2007]

good cover. I prefer Richard Thompson's original though, Elvis alters the melody slightly and it's not quite as good

[CurtisMateer]

Pretty well done. He covered Withered And Died from off the same album too, a great album named I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight. I would be hard pressed to choose between that one and Imperial Bedroom.

[Grunfeld]

I like this cover. Haven't heard it in ages.

It's one of those things I've got on vinyl I keep thinking I'm going to copy to disc one day. Not seen it on CD.

[boybandmassacre]

a deffo christmas no 1!!

[buzzgrl88]

I was at an EC concert in the early 80's (I know that dates me, whatever) and he covered this song. I had never heard it before until then. In the stadium of 7,000 people there was a stunned silence. You could hear a pin drop because it was so beautiful and omninous at the same time! Thanks for loading this vid!

[captainleg07]

christ, he's killing it!!!! stick with the original!!

[pinkpegslax]

whilst the rest of us appreciate a different version of a great song

[August1977]

Poisonous..very dark and sinister, anger and bitterness rules as usual, wouldn't be suprised if Mr.Costello's music has persuaded people to kill themselves. He surely don't walk it like he talks it being married with twins. Cast down the accuser!

[crazyhobbs]

no comparison to the great rt an lt

[susanRE]

Grande en la historia de la musica.Five stars.

[August1977]

Elvis Costello reminds me of the head of the Ouroborus, criticizing and tearing at everything and everyone in man's and god's creation. This music is chemotherapy to the soul.

[davek729]

This is a great cover of one of the bleakest and most beautiful songs ever recorded. Thanks for uploading this video.

[tomastommie]

I've uploaded the original song, by Richard and Linda Thompson...

[snicky58]

You did a great job on this video. I had never heard EC cover this song.

[colscols]

what a creep and sounds shit to fuck off wanker, nob ...

[AdultBoyJunior]

i think you mean disillusion, not delusion, but yes -so so sad (and yet somehow funny too - RT is definitely one of the best lyricists EVER, in any genre)

[Rheingoldi]

Good Ode to Capitalism.