Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Good Year For The Roses

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Music video by Elvis Costello & The Attractions performing Good Year For The Roses. (C) 1981 Elvis Costello
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[@Einstein852]

I'm listening in 2024. One of his best ❤

[@okrajoe]

Still a great sound for a new year!

[@siobhanlyne7024]

Listening to this, love his music, but I honesty think it's the worst video I've ever seen. 2224

[@kymshattock5527]

Absolutely

[@noleenpowseys8272]

Who’s listening to and loving this in 2022!! Fabulous song💕

[@TheAndyollerenshaw]

Awesome song by an awesome performer.

[@ansjansen223]

Me! It brings back memories ; love the song

[@amandajames5068]

Me

[@siobhankavanagh5759]

I am pet, xx

[@siobhankavanagh5759]

Siobhán kavanagh, x

[@BillODriscoll-jo2ve]

Lovely song from elvis costello and the attractions Released back in late '81 September 1981 An outstanding musican and singer ❤❤🎉🎉 An early 80s cracker

[@AdamPaulMeredith]

I hope you all know this is a George Jones original and he and Elvis were very good friends! Great cover.

[@lezliesammon4687]

It was written by Jerry Chestnut.

[@seebybermo9167]

Great to hear

[@jduigan]

Written by Jerry Chesnut and originally then recorded by George Jones. Covered by Costello later.

[@arroncooper6077]

the george jones version is dire

[@plecman]

The video was shot in 1981 at Meldrum House Country Hotel Inverurie on the east coast of Scotland the day before a gig in Aberdeen. The hotel wouldn't let them bring a piano into the room incase it damaged the floor which is why Steve Nieve is miming the violin. The children in the video are actually girls and the daughters of the local music teacher they borrowed the violin from.

[@helenthorpe8005]

They're girls!!!

[@plecman]

Apparently so, this is Highlands of Scotland we're talking about remember! 😆

[@LHC-mx6ru]

Ironically, a famous and much sought after wedding hotel in the area. Those steps at the end are where everyone stands for photos

[@georgedunn5444]

One of the best written songs ever

[@garrygaz1]

2024 and still with the roses

[@Bernard91784]

Who’s still listening to this in 2024? ✌️

[@hibeetillidie1]

If only you knew when you were actually living in the good old days. Love this and many many other songs from the 70's. Brilliant memories.

[@TheBrunohusker]

Love the George Jones version but this kicks it. The voice works well with this.

[@wonderrob3225]

"He stopped loving her today" My favorite sad George jones song

[@ed.z.]

Sorry, but this is even better than the original iconic masterpiece.

[@cncphilly]

Elvis is one of those singers whose voice is totally unique and always ernest. Not a vocal powerhouse, but man do I love his sound

[@victoriamckenzie8193]

It has been such a sad year for so many people so it's has been a good year for the Roses and each fallen petal will not be forgotten x

[@0wenewards97]

It's. Been. A. Tough. Year. For. Most. People.. But. The. Human. Spirit. Has. Seen. Us. Through. And. Those. We. Lost. We. Will. C. Once. More. Upon. God's. Golden. Shore.

[@lisahall1989]

He had an exceptionally cool voice.

[@OldManDave1960]

Has. Not had.

[@traderdave908]

One of the most beautiful, songs, ever written!

[@peterbardy1296]

Dam right

[@joe9042]

You're not wrong, it's timeless.

[@jillfoley6389]

What a beautiful recording by the adorable Elvis Costello. Do hope he is in good health now and happy. Now 78 and I have recovered from ovarian cancer in 2010 so grateful to be here thanks to the wonderful Brighton NHS and Peter the wonderful handsome consultant who made the whole thing bearable. Looking forward to seeing my lovely three grandchildren when the lockdown is eased - I will wait awhile to return to normal and am thinking all the time of the NHS workers slaving away no way will I return to normal while they are working so hard on saving lives. So stay in Jillian - no pubs or trips in the country - but hope all those NHS workers know how much they are appreciated.

[@georgedeathe4683]

stay safe xxx

[@jimlittler5592]

Good luck for the future Jill, Jim Littler

[@gerardgreen2462]

And to think our government neglected NHS to a point we're we and NHS staff were thinking it was a worthless endeavour one good thing with our lockdown over covid 19 our least paid workers have shown themselves as invaluable and it's up to us to remind the elite everyday how much we value our NHS and so called least valuable workers the are priceless and should always get respect due ...workers of the world unite

[@mikeluke9404]

Greatest cover version ever! Superb, well done Elvis.

[@jimlittler5592]

Hi Jill ,how are you

[@marshakrady8346]

Love it! I still love him after all these years. But I do wonder what those twins look like. They r so funny.

[@christopheraspland9343]

A masterpiece, I can’t stop playing it over and over !

[@badeasrewajag]

Let the lawn grow wild - who cares when the love of your life has walked out on you! The roses will keep on growing regardless. Best version of this song by a mile - Elvis (Declan) rocks...

[@massishartoun-noushians8335]

He is a legend.his music will last forever.

[@Leivacanalofficial]

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here .

[@johnlong8082]

Even George Jones said he would never sing this song again after hearing Elvis sing it. True praise indeed!

[@IIFIREX]

It’s called being humble.

[@joegibbskins]

What are you talking about? George Jones covered the song again in the 1990s with Alan Jackson and then recorded it again in the 2000s for a “singing the old songs” type of compilation

[@johnlong8082]

Swamp Thing Hey Swampthing, the clue is in the last three words, ‘true praise indeed’. Meaning that even the great George Jones thought that Elvis Costello had done a great job with his version. Hope that helps you to understand. That’s what I’m talking about.

[@johnlong8082]

IIFIREX How true.

[@joegibbskins]

John Long Elvis Costello did do an excellent version, and maybe George did say this (I don’t think he did) but if he did he was lying.

[@inestima1]

Yes, a most poignant song for me, the sadnesses acknowledged we all have to endure in life, but accept beautiful interventions even amid your pain, still true in 2023 for me

[@patrickcasey3155]

im not a fan of country but elvis smashes this wonderful

[@valeriebennett6124]

What memories l feel sorry for people not growing up in this music era.Just fab

[@JedCurrie]

👍

[@Leivacanalofficial]

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here ..

[@jonathanmills5662]

A timeless song. Understated yet powerful and evocative. Beautiful melody and intelligent lyrics. Top class.

[@howardburlew6470]

Just found myself singing this to myself while walking to the store on a beautiful day in Houston. After putting away the groceries, I just had to hear it for real. Such a great song and such a great version of the George Jones classic. I had never seen the video before … awesome. How about those backup singers!

[@charleysays2753]

This was the first song I ever downloaded on Napster... It took over an hour on dial-up...

[@TheSeafordian]

You said that before.

[@robinhosleftfoot]

Those were the days. And the sound of dial up modems....

[@julieduncan3011]

Fell in love with this almost 40yrs ago

[@Leivacanalofficial]

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here ..

[@maxinehead7228]

Who’s listening and loving this in 2019! Great song 👌

[@hornet66]

This songs a classic,never gets old.

[@brianwoods2395]

Just one of many delights on Elvis Costello country album.

[@aussieobserver5430]

Me in Australia Maxine!!!!

[@brianwoods2395]

As brilliant as A C is, I've moved onto H&C, Throw your arms around me . One of Australia's best bands...EVER...

[@chezdoff9926]

Me and will never tire of it

[@jamesharwell]

I'm so glad I saw him in concert - Memphis, Mud Island ca. 1983. Amazing show!

[@francisortwein9846]

What a great cover of a wonderful George Jones song One of my favorites by Elvis Costello

[@tomfrain9265]

A most beautiful song indeed and performed beautifully by Elvis Costello

[@bitbech]

My all time favorite version of the song. His voice fits the melody and lyrics perfectly. He is a fantastic singer!!

[@losethemadness4382]

He did it proper :)

[@teresajohncarruthers9141]

Bitten Bech ?

[@jimlittler5592]

He’s a top scouser

[@meowwoem6372]

@@jimlittler5592 he's irish.

[@timcrawford7666]

@@meowwoem6372 Born in london to irish parents.

[@daktraveler56]

I dont think i have a favorite elvis costello song. I like them all.

[@traceyc6264]

Listening in Aug 2023 still the most beautiful song..

[@markwilliams4868]

What an artist and what a song! Takes me back to my youth and still an awesome song today!

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

[@aclark903]

Haven't you ever ridden on that Streetcar?

[@jamescraib5229]

I was once walking along the street in my home town singing this song in my head because it was one of my favourite songs and when I entered a shop to buy a newspaper it was playing on the radio in the shop. How's that for a coincidence. Commenting in 2021

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

Synchronicity. I don't believe in coincidence.

[@paulwellum55]

Hmmm...i can beat that.. I was once sitting in a window seat in a restaurant in notting Hill.. This was playing on the sound systrm... And the man himself..yes.. Elvis walked past the window

[@maxpower4817]

A mastepIiece.Stunningly beautiful.They'll be playing this in the next hundred years and beyond on the radio.Mark my words.22nd April 2023 : )

[@T-on-the-Tube]

Breaks my heart every time.

[@paulclark4616]

Yep.

[@Happy-kc2yr]

Wonderful song indeed

[@jcanyiam8309]

This is ONE OF THE CLASSIEST SONGS of ALL TIME!!!!

[@richardeliott1131]

You hardly hear this on the radio now. But it's a classic.

[@terenceholt49]

@Coen Merriman jerry cheshut wrote it not jones , i think jones version of it became a hit first , this version a hit years later , in my opinion costello version seems more meaningful and melancholy

[@HUGHBROWN13]

You don't hear these great songs on the radio anymore because corporate radio sucks!

[@AstridVdHeuvel]

Love the song, time after time ❤

[@soosie69]

1981, the year I turned 12 the same age as the twins and whom I went to school with. We were all quite envious of their few minutes of fame at the time 😆 still love this song! 💘

[@colintough6031]

I turned twelve years old that year aswell. Loved that song then and still do. He makes singing look so easy.👍

[@majidalshamari1823]

Soosie Woosie that time I was 15 years old ,,,,

[@soosie69]

@@50milliondownthedraintonym16 no I moved away from Inverurie when I was 17.

[@soosie69]

@@50milliondownthedraintonym16 I especially love their shy awkwardness 🙈 lol

[@patrickambrose5372]

I was wondering where they are now, thanks for the story.

[@davidrees1163]

Great song , great singer, and 2020 has been a good year for the roses.

[@johnmchenry8293]

Going to see the show in Bethlehem, PA next month - last saw him in Philly at the Tower in 1982 -- (with Squeeze) could not be more "pumped"

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

I can remember him bursting on to the scene Omg where have the years gone ?? 🤔

[@petergiggal4458]

still a magic sad song

[@paulwilliams6233]

Sadly we lost our dear friend Jayne tait,she introduced me to this song one night,we honestly played it over 20 times,it obviously struck a nerve with loss we had both experienced,at least she is with her soulmate Ray tait now,sweet dreams Jayne love scouse and the kids josh n hollie xx

[@pixiewankanobi1844]

Have loved this for decades. As more time goes by the lyrics become more and more etched in their original era, yet that doesn't diminish the soul-crushing misery of this performance. So brilliant. One thing I always wished would happen was a female performer doing the same song but switching the parts. Like she's leaving and he has nothing to say to her except the roses are nice this year. Dolly Parton: one more favour for the planet please! :)

[@gibsonduvall]

Nope I disagree, leave it very much alone and for the male voice it was written and intended for.

[@raysolt2984]

You do realize this is a George Jones original, right? Elvis borrowed it. It was written by a male intended to be sung by a male.

[@pixiewankanobi1844]

@@raysolt2984 Of course I know it's a George Jones song. I'm older than your grandmother. What I was saying is that Costello takes it away from its "original era" and in 'this performance' turns it into an awesome modern ballad of despair. (modern for the early 80's obviously...) Also, you seem to lack an appreciation for the classic country trope of the 'answer' song. QV honky tonk angels vs wild side of life, or he'll have to go and he'll have to stay. Thanks for the country music lesson though. Much appreciated.

[@madbrowniac7871]

raysolt2980: Showing my mileage here. When I hear the name "Elvis" minus a Last Name I automatically think "Elvis Presley." Even though I just heard from "Elvis Costello!"😂😏🎤🌹🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🥁🎻🎺🇮🇪B.W.

[@mrsmacca126]

the world's most under-rated poet musician singer

[@thewomble1509]

He didn't write this though.

[@chrissiemsolomanpt2157]

He was underrated in Britain but the rest of the world love him. He kind of said up yours to Britain and plays to audience who want to listen.

[@walterbailey2936]

the womble REALLY?

[@walterbailey2936]

O

[@arnoudhermes]

Written by Jerry Chesnut for George Jones, my favorite is a duet by Alan Jackson and George Jones. But then again I like country music.

[@carolwalker7139]

I absolutely adore this song and hold A Copy. Such a SENSITIVE song. Such talent

[@garyallen5395]

Nice song reminds me of my mum gone to that Rose garden in heaven

[@issyjas3309]

Truly one of the great songwriters , this and Oliver’s army resonate through the years

[@thegman00]

Elvis Costello didnt write this song. He does the best version tho

[@johnsimmons9960]

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[@defcondylan]

Written by Jerry Chestnut

[@jeffreyjameswylde5483]

lovely song and melody ,only costello can do this one.

[@Artfulessence]

He didn’t write this , jerry chestnut did .

[@Bernard91784]

Such a legend. You’re the best Elvis C.

[@mrsmacca126]

I love this as much as “ Alison”

[@heatherfisher8329]

Thank you Robert Negron , for helping me express grief for my deceased husband .

[@timpodporin185]

Terrific version of George Jones song, Elvis C is so eclectic with his sounds, variants and also his own style. I also love his persona. So much he has offered to the public. My wife and myself love his history in the music field. We are Australians and love beautiful music. Thankyou Elvis C and everyone that loves this Master, The Master leaves a legacy to others with poetry, songwriting, music and instrumental playing. Thank you.

[@timpodporin185]

Thankyou for thumbs up. If everyone should notice there is only one thumbs down on every comment We should not even notice this. Thankyou Elvis C

[@terenceholt49]

Its not jones song he had a hit with it first , its written by jerry cheshut

[@timpodporin185]

thankyou@@terenceholt49

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

Cheers Tim. I saw him live in Cardiff Wales twice. Around or about that time. I couldn't get tickets in London. Simple trip down the M4 mway from Kensington and Chelsea. Don't live in London anymore though. I'm in Alanya Turkey and a great Med Sea climate. Recommended by my mate from Sydney, Sammie. I left after BREXIT vote. Could sort of see a bleak future. Haven't regretted it on Sammie's advice. Rent for mod apt overlooking the Med Sea is 💶 300 a month. (That's how it has to be paid) Last electric bill for May was $20 USD; and water bill for $6. No gas, it's never cold; hardly rains. Ciggies here are $2 USD for twenty. Don't smoke but it's a good yardstick. Everything is fresh in street markets and even marts are well developed and cheap. Lamb here I paid $10 USD for 1.5kg. Sammie says way cheaper than Oz. Gets 324 🌞 days annually. Yesterdays temp was 33c hasn't rained since March 10. After all those lockdown agonies in Oz? Sammie's had enough and is moving here in August. Fair dinkum.

[@alexjones6]

another beautiful genius song is good vibrations by the beach boys, on par

[@123peppermill]

Cant believe its that long ago, loved this song,

[@stephenpiggott487]

Listening to this and missing my dad so much 😔

[@paullewis2413]

Listening in 2021 - definitely one of the best songs of all time and the definitive version.

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

What an ICON .... so much talent ... I can only hope that my song by Space Boy ... hang on ... someone's at the door ......

[@francinenazaruddin]

I worship this man, love you Elvis💗

[@joannanangle4876]

I love him always have

[@Leivacanalofficial]

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here ..

[@pamlee2029]

Love this song. Still gives me goosebumps.

[@ROCKINGMAN]

Like George Jones' version, bur Elvis Costello's version seems to have a more serious tone to it and love the tone of his voice, really weepy stuff. So glad Elvis did this.

[@kenhatchett7645]

What a great classic.

[@robertdaly5568]

Not a big fan but for ffs, what a tune, on about 10 levels, genius!

[@sextonblake4258]

I can spot a quality performance by the way my spine tingles.

[@78Revolutions]

Magical. Just a magical rendition of this song. So perfect.

[@rumano2000]

agree!

[@ste2442]

How can you even dislike this song

[@karenbittner8968]

How much I have loved this song! It's been SO LONG.

[@Leivacanalofficial]

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here .

[@paddyeejit1954]

2020 and it's still killer

[@bobratcliffe3599]

Loved this on first listen 30 years ago...the perfect cover of the great George Jones!!

[@andrewking5274]

How fitting, a most beautiful song, still have the single and still leaves me in tears 🇬🇧

[@carolwalker7139]

His BEST SONG FOR ME

[@loredanarosimodesti4799]

Even 2023 is a good year for the roses! 🥰

[@debra1232]

He's one of my favourite '70s/'80s singers xx

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Every time you come in yelling that God damn "Rise and Shine!" "Rise and Shine!" I say to myself, "How lucky dead people are!” Tennessee Williams

[@nzr3756]

Glass Menagerie?

[@carolinelove6783]

My roses look so pretty this year and so it brought back this song that I hadn't heard in years but it is a good year for the roses

[@Tombro1856]

Have u twin sons?

[@JaineEvans]

Still loving this song. 2024

[@majidalshamari1823]

Yes what a beautiful song , I used to listen to this song when I was studying in Perth scotland in late 80s , I was enjoying the country sides with this kind of music ohhhhhh , it was the best time in my life ,,,,,

[@stefanopedrazzini798]

Costello genius...

[@benson63free]

Superb

[@Happy-kc2yr]

Masterpiece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jennifergarland2941]

I'm listening in 2021 & love this song.

[@Leivacanalofficial]

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here ..

[@eddybulich3309]

Loved this song when it came out and 2022 i love it just as much now. Thank you Mr Costello for the music this one is part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@SuzyQ1956]

I love this song, listen all the time. Ejvis does a beautiful job, George Jones approved. Listening 2023

[@SuzyQ1956]

It’s now 2024…

[@ega95jch]

Let's not forget Jerry Chesnut who wrote it. He also wrote another favourite of mine, Faron Young's 'It's Four In The Morning'. I'm not big into country, so it shows how fundamental the songwriting is!

[@syahtree3231]

My dying wish would be for him to sing any song from his masterpieces 💋💋💋💋🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹that would be bliss

[@adamdevree6482]

Even his slow songs have this sarcastic air from a jaded twenty something. Awesome!

[@CleomarRibeiroXX]

... sacred song!!!...

[@margaretmccutcheon5292]

He has a brilliant voice loved every song he sung he puts feelings in it 👍

[@dreamer2005]

bring back memories when we were teens

[@markfleming247]

Classic. Elvis Costello, what a Man.

[@michaelmullan2898]

Memories!!!

[@CrowGirl66]

I am moved by this album now as I was when it first came out. Elvis is so suited to this style.

[@stephenbranch3085]

Barbara Morrison n

[@dmack1443]

Keep coming back to this EC version...he's a class act!

[@johnnymoondog]

The past twelve months have been great for matches between Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Lancashire County Cricket Club !

[@nonaeubinis4934]

I heard that George Jones said this was his favorite version of this heartbreaking song.

[@philliphaylor1590]

Forgot about this song just come across it Pure Class