Elvis Costello - Mouth Almighty (song & lyrics)

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Album: Punch the Clock
Please visit: www.elviscostello.com for full liner notes.

"...All of the above is not to suggest that I entered into the writing and recording of this record in a haphazard or lackadaisical manner. On the contrary I was still writing most of my songs at the piano and almost all of them were melancholy ballads. Clive cajoled me into picking up the guitar at least for the purpose of writing some more lively material. He argued that there was a danger in becoming known for only the most cynical and disillusioned songs of "Imperial Bedroom". I remained allergic to the happy ending but in reply I managed a pair of proud and wishful songs on Love and Marriage: "The Greatest Thing" and "Let Them All Talk" and a couple about the Ugly Truth: "Mouth Almighty" and "Charm School". --Elvis Costello
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Chet Baker Trumpet, Soloist
David Bedford String Arrangements
Jeff Blythe Clarinet, Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone)
Barney Bubbles Booklet Design
Elvis Costello Guitar, Vocals, Synclavier, Casio, Epiphone
Colin Fairley Assistant
Claudia Fontaine Vocals (bckgr)
Gavin Greenaway Assistant
Dan Hersch Mastering
Nick Knight Photography
Clive Langer Producer
Steve Nieve Piano, Organ (Hammond), Synclavier, Emulator, Fairlight, Vox Organ, CMI Jimmy Paterson Trombone
Morris Pert Percussion
Dave Plews Trumpet
Stuart Robson Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Phil Smee Cover Design
Paul Speare Flute, Sax (Tenor)
Caron Wheeler Vocals (bckgr)
Alan Winstanley Producer



from the album PUNCH THE CLOCK

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• Morris Pert
• Steve Nieve
• Clive Langer
• Nick Knght
• Dan Hersch
• Gavin Greenway
• Claudia Fontaine
• Colin FairleyTony Tuthill

[castertunes1967]

omm, SIR Elvis....might be the best guy for lyrics, with Lennon and McCartney

[TonyTuthill]

@castertunes1967 I totally agree!

[TonyTuthill]

Write those books! :)

Without a doubt, E.C. has laid down some of the best lyrics in songwriting ever (imo).

I have always been excited about getting a new E.C. record/disc so I could lay there and get lost for hours in the lyrics. I really love the E.C. website now! Having the Liner & Production notes is fantastic.

On the Attractions: : le swoon :

[TonyTuthill]

I'm still suffering from shooting my mouth off too much, too frequently.

This song will always be a haunting favorite that will never loose meaning.

[willstrong00]

from Punch the clock played it to death, its sitting about 4 feet from me...but this is the first time i've heard this track in about 10 years...shame on me.

[TonyTuthill]

lol...Yeah...:) Shame on you.  j/k.

--best

[switz223]

that song feels great to listen to. Piano and Bass!!

[auggdogrules]

steve and elvis are kings.............

[saborranchero]

I bought this record new with a bonus cd that has like 23 rare songs for 40 pesos (which is like 2.5 Dollars). And they say there's no such thing as luck!! haha wankers!

[suburiboy]

story of my life. haha, Elvis has a great gift for writing stories and poetry: an amazing gift of perspective, he never minded dropping the machismo that we associate with rock-stars. Also the Attractions are one of the worlds most under appreciated bands. i could write books about how well Bruce and Pete lock it in.

"the clock struck the letters of your name, both midnight and noon...i threw away the rose and held onto the thorn." ever song is full of gems.

[adamsez]

The best outro since 'She's So Heavy', in my humble opinion.

[ExodusPessoa]

Only a handful are as good as Costello.

[riles5446]

man, this song is great, the demo beats the studio version tho...seem like it was written about me...