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Declan Patrick MacManus (born 25 August 1954), known professionally as Elvis Costello, is an English singer, songwriter, record producer, author and television host. According to Rolling Stone, Costello "reinvigorated the literate, lyrical traditions of Bob Dylan and Van Morrison with the raw energy and sass that were principal ethics of punk", noting the "construction of his songs, which set densely layered wordplay in an ever-expanding repertoire of styles". He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards and... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Elvis Costello first charted in 1977 with Watching the Detectives.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 39 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Rock the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Alternative the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 2 of which peaked at number‑one.