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Elvis Costello

Alison

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“Alison” is the fifth track on Elvis Costello’s first album, My Aim Is True, released in 1977. Because “Alison” was recorded before Elvis Costello and the Attractions formed, his backing band was Clover. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked it #318 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and Entertainment Weekly voted it as one of Costello’s top 10 greatest tunes. The song features in the film Adaptation. (2002). The line “my aim is true” gives the album its title. Read on...

Song lines: ♪ My aim is true ... Allison, I know this world is killing you ... Oh, Allison, my aim is true ♫

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This song is listed #318 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

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