Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Accidents Will Happen

[@PHOENIXHOUSE137]

They don’t write them like this anymore 😮

[@robsie7777]

Possibly the most underrated singer songwriter of the era!!!

[@Madkid73]

Ever!

[@rachaelstryker3099]

Saw him live three days ago, and he opened with this song. His words and artistry just command your ears and heart still. So much gratitude for Elvis.

[@eargasm1072]

One lucky lady...he's one legend i've never had the pleasure to experience live! Maybe some day...

[@paulanthony5274]

Just a shame he went away from the new wave stuff I only liked those first couple of albums. Then I bought get happy and couldn't wait to get it but didn't like it, I remember being really dissapointed with his change in direction.

[@AngelaHackettSpooky]

This man has the most impressive way with words! I think he is a criminally underrated songwriter and all around amazing artist. Most of his songs sound SO ahead of their time and the choices he's made throughout his career reflect his passion for all types of music. Honestly, they don't make 'em like this anymore, which is why I appreciate his talent that much more. Elvis forever!!! :)

[@yosefadam1]

I agree, but do you think he is underrated? I think he is almost universally loved (well not universally, but widely)!

[@josephobenauer3093]

Nicely written.

[@bigstink9]

Right on. Elvis should definitely have more name recognition and general fame than he currently does. So many tunes he wrote should have charted higher but at his creative peak he could get air play.

[@woodskier]

when i had to chose the Nuklea, the judge sais listen to him or go to Veietman

[@joesavage1025]

Honey hush elvis C

[@isaacmercado4679]

This song is truly a masterpiece.

[@andymatthews7617]

Sung by a GENIUS.

[@NormAppleton]

Armed Forces is great. This is just the incredible intro.

[@spindriftdrinker]

The arrangement, the musicians, the recording - it is so perfect. Nobody could ever cover this song and do a better job.

[@DMC33]

Yep

[@MajorCulturalDivide]

First Elvis Costello song I ever heard. And I knew popular music was changing.

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

That bass line and the ending is just glorious!!!!

[@cavanmccann2134]

Bruce was amazing…… Actually, all the attractions were amazing!

[@bigtexmacgonigle444]

"Your mouth is made-up but your mind is undone"....classic line by EC...Happy 65th birthday!

[@brickbat246]

"So many people you can check upon and add to your collection" Costello predicts social media!

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

prophet

[@szqsk8]

brickbat246 Too bad he didn't predict its damage to society as well .............

[@ursamajor5107]

'Inject' upon

[@bekkilane8673]

In the movie E.T. Michael is singing this song right before he meets E.T. Remember??

[@johnsims154]

!

[@michaelkappes8226]

This is just an amazing song, and given its original release in 1979 makes it even more so. Truly a diamond in the rough, a song that should have received far more attention than it did. One of my personal favorites of all time.

[@johndonson1603]

My favorite Elvis Costello tune.

[@reginaldforthright805]

It’s in et so I can see why it flopped

[@rjjcms1]

@@reginaldforthright805 I always enjoyed this mini-drama of a song. It got to number 28 in the UK charts in early June 1979,the single he (they) had out directly after number 2 hit Oliver's Army.

[@jackgrant9301]

A diamond in the rough? How so? 1979 was a great year for music.

[@torreador1972]

This man's unique voice was a staple of my youth. A massive talent.

[@dylanmorgan7027]

Sublime. One of the greatest pop songs ever written.

[@mybraineatseverything7404]

I saw him live with Blondie just 3 days ago, and he KILLED IT! I liked him okay back in the day, but I had no idea he was so extremely talented. He's got a wide vocal range and he shreds on guitar! If you have a chance to see him live, don't miss it! Elvis Costello has a new dedicated fan in me!

[@andrewmatthews6861]

MyBrainEatsEverything will try he's true class👍

[@eddygsmusicworld1708]

did he do songs from the attractions era?

[@redvines4142]

I saw him when he played in Taipei a few years ago. I had front row tickets seated right in front of his piano.

[@FreeRoger]

Where did you see him?

[@mybraineatseverything7404]

@@FreeRoger Concord Pavillion (Northern California).

[@victorochoa6580]

This song is featured in the Spielberg fantasy film ET: The Extra-Terrestrial. Michael, Elliott's brother is singing it, when he returns home from football practice and starts raiding the kitchen.

[@eluweniestargazer2570]

I thought the same exact thing. I heard "Mike" sing this in that movie too. I didn't know who sang it. So I Googled what he sang and You Tube popped me here. Beautiful artwork!

[@kdokdosSHADOWijfdifj]

Also when sideshow bob is killing bart

[@benzob-grimb23odd14]

Me too it's like Steven was trying to tell us something in hidden in pure sight??? Strange

[@ogilroy30]

NOTHIN BUT HELL SHIT!

[@damienryan3345]

Oliver Gilroy thought being said Bull sh!t.

[@nancymasi6141]

Got me through a very difficult time in my life. A teenager alone and no one to turn to. Actually gave me the courage to go on. No regrets

[@amberdorkostopper]

Glad you are here.

[@garrettdavis6500]

Music is entirely therapeutic. Not alone, but definitely can see you through some stretches.

[@johnstairs]

1979 what a great year,this classic,XTC,Ruts,Skids,Clash,Stranglers,Jam,and many more

[@racketman2u]

let's not forget Joe Jackson, and yes folks, it's New Wave really getting into it's stride ...

[@jesseperez9479]

Hell yes 1979 was the coolest year bought this on vinyl 💘 it

[@kallek919]

... and you can easily add Talking Heads, Michael Jackson and Donna Summer to that list 😉

[@hungrygarfield]

Squeeze

[@MrSjc17]

19 in 79, the best of times

[@april1969simnel]

One of the animators of this video, Annabel Jankel, is Chaz Jankel's sister. She also co-created the character "Max Headroom" in the 80s. Chaz was in Ian Dury's band The Blockheads, and he wrote and originally performed the dance hit "Ai No Corrida" (covered by Quincy Jones), and "Glad to Know You".

[@auberjean6873]

April Simnel thank you! How cool is that? Still have Glad To Know You. What a talent!

[@themadplotter]

That is super cool.

[@Charles12]

She's also co-director of Super Mario Bros. 1993 along with Rocky Morton, who was also animator of this video and also co-creator of Max Headroom.

[@sadalite]

@@Charles12 article on MSN brought me here about Super Mario Brothers. I guess with all the hype for the new movie more is being said about the old 1993 movie

[@80ssynthfan48]

@@Charles12 And co-creator of Max Headroom.

[@majaman1978]

I bought the LP for the last 45 seconds of this song.

[@theredheadsaidNYC]

I love that part

[@MrSjc17]

It was worth it!

[@jacobkaminski9486]

The last 45 seconds still haunts me to this very day ,, I wrecked my brothers car after it was in the shop after he wrecked it 2 months earlier ,, it was a 65 Olds 442 ,, he only had it for 2 weeks when he wrecked it ,, so he asked to pick it up and I got talked into joy riding and I got slipped a hit of acid in my beer and needless to say "Accidents will Happen" occurred !! He was initially pissed when I got home and then the next day he started to play this on his stereo system constantly !!! LOL ,, my brother has since passed away but every time I hear this song especially the last 45 seconds I automatically go back in time to that fateful night ,, RIP Brother ,, til I see you again ,, I miss you terribly !!

[@slyceth]

thats the worst part..

[@PeterMaranci]

I just dreamed the last 45 seconds over and over this morning. Seriously! Dreamed I was in an office, singing "I know...I know" over and over.

[@kallek919]

”Oh, I just don’t know where to begin ...” What a brilliant introductory text line on this classic song (and on the classic album 'Armed Forces’) 😊

[@andrewmatthews6861]

The man's a musical genius ❤️

[@marlaallen9602]

It's a subtle reference to the ancient idea of starting an epic poem "in medias res". The man was very literate

[@designguy65]

Such a great tune. For me the video was one of the all time greats of the early MTV years. Nothing else like it.

[@jimduccilli1381]

One of the best songwriters ever IMO.

[@craiglittle1437]

This is a masterpiece lyrically, but yhats a massive statement

[@sjpallnighter6973]

That BASS!

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

"Oh I just don't know where to begin"! My favorite first line to the beginning of any album. Costello is a genius with sardonic wit!

[@scheherazadenoir5950]

I remember when this first came on MTV, people said they were afraid that they were going to have seizures. I'm pretty sure no one did, still one of the coolest videos ever.

[@joygatewood8028]

Saw Elvis Costello & the band in an old run down club in DC around 1992? Remembered the last bit of this song - the "I know" stretched out extra long in a spacey beautiful way. That part of the song took on a life of its own. My friend ran up to Elvis afterwards and told Elvis she loved him & kissed him on the cheek. A sweet lighthearted moment on that dark & stormy & rainy night.

[@berlinocelot]

I love it when people post short stories from their lives such as this. The imagery fills me with pangs of anemoia I can't properly explain.

[@juliettehughes2851]

930 club

[@stoneyll]

Hit number 10 in the US charts~!

[@garymcgrath8246]

Love the " I know " @ 2:17

[@birdsaloud7590]

Love this and Oliver’s Army. Oh and It was a Good Year for the Roses! And....

[@axelheyst2397]

Great song, great album. I was so into Elvis back then, still am.

[@robertsmithii5380]

This was my first Elvis Costello album (cassette) I ever bought, and we wore it out! I still love this man's work. It's truly timeless. He's one of the greats!

[@donaldmorrow3096]

It's videos like this one that had my eyes riveted to MTV when it first came out. I was already a devotee of this 'Elvis' when this video had its very limited run. Almost forty years later, it (and even the song) looks and sounds brand new (and can stand up to videos like "Cake By The Ocean" if given half a chance). It is doubtless that the makers of A-Ha's "Take On Me" were paying attention. Thanks for keeping this classic alive and well.

[@volgie56]

one of the best, if not the best songwriter of our generation

[@v-town1980]

Fantastic song, and I always loved this video. Especially the end with the green lazer outlines creating EC's face.

[@ZacabebOTG]

Every frame of this video is instant box art for a Sega Master System game.

[@georgehoban6239]

"It's the words that we don't say That scare me so" Elvis is so underrated as a songwriter.....Brillant

[@philkleinman7002]

I'm a huge Elvis fan and this is by far his best.

[@andymatthews7617]

He was very underrated by his peers, very sad.

[@richardwitt3121]

2:37-2:59 The first ever use of CGI in a music video, filmed off a monitor by the directors as the computer rendered the image.

[@80ssynthfan48]

Interesting. This is great for a 1979 video.

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

Very great graphics for 1979!

[@tripzville7569]

Brilliant album that has not aged one bit

[@jenniferdawn4652]

pretty cutting edge for 1979...

[@mindrolling24]

Jennifer Dawn yep- hasn't dated at all.

[@MIKECNW]

Of course it's dated but nothing dates to the point that you can't like it years later.

[@aldershot5100]

Favourite of mine.New type of vid.Bit like the Buggies one

[@CrankedUpReallyHigh1]

1978, actually. But cutting edge for 1979, too. :)

[@carolb1077]

Google best albums of 1979. It was a pretty good year.

[@kayseclick5969]

Brilliant album that has not aged one bit A master class 😉💚 For the pre-MTV era, this is a really well-done and creative video!

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Kayse Click he was a legend Kayse

[@HarryFlowerrs]

When a Masterpiece just keeps giving.......❤.......

[@guttersnipe77]

Sublime bass

[@thewarwickbear]

One of the best basslines ever imho

[@philfyphil]

Absolute bloody masterpiece. This whole album along with the album ''This Year's Model' are two of the best from the 1980s. They have the same kind of edge about them and are masterpieces for the exact same reasons as all of the more recent Arctic Monkeys albums. Beautifully recorded, total energy, fabulous songs, fabulous drumming and bass playing and perfectly accompanying guitar and instrument parts. I enjoy listening to these two albums as much as I did in the early 80s. Elvis Costello is a genius and I only hope other people appreciate what he has achieved over the years. I have the original vinyls but of course also have the CDs. they are ordered in my collection under 'Classics'

[@pvcrouter]

not eighties, 1978

[@racketman2u]

@@pvcrouter yeah, but musically that's when the Eighties started!

[@curtspins7626]

@@racketman2u That's a fairly meaningless assertion.

[@whydidytaddthisfeature]

@@curtspins7626 Not really. Elvis just had a 3 year head start. Like the Talking Heads.

[@curtspins7626]

@@whydidytaddthisfeature What, like they had a hot tub time machine? Seriously, both EC and Talking Heads are far from the only acts which get mis-characterized as "80's" acts.

[@brando847]

Absolutely insane this hasn’t at least hit 1M views yet

[@RayhanAhmed-qr3vz]

The most happy individual in this world has miseries now and again 😊

[@juanaltieri4912]

best costello song!

[@mcclurep77]

Elvis Costello has proven beyond the shadow of a doubt , that there's always another chord to piece together transitions seamlessly ..

[@marcpilotte6337]

The all time master of lyricology

[@rubyjack9974]

He was good with words too.

[@nortonnewmann3711]

The REAL ELVIS!!

[@jasonatkins8705]

My favorite Elvis Costello track…

[@andrewmatthews6861]

I Know I Know I Know I Know great ending to a great song thanks ELVIS 😎

[@aldershot5100]

The changes and progression with his voice is incredible

[@oldcrowtj4937]

This song has been playing in my head since the album dropped.

[@francan5988]

Freaking Fantastic. Happy Birthday, Elvis!

[@notsureiL]

Here I believed Costello was going to be like Elvis an singer I never appreciated. Never gave Elvis Costello a chance. Now 2019 by coincidence I'm hooked on the real Elvis 😊 Elvis Costello. Thanks spotify who brought him to my attention.

[@HarryFlowerrs]

I remember listening to the late,great John Peel on Radio 1 in 1976 onwards who turned me and untold on to so many bands, Elvis Costello and The Attractions were just of one many terrific bands to come out of our little island nation England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ❤

[@BARLEYSWORLDMANCHESTER]

Elvis Costello had some top tunes this one, watching the detectives, Chelsea etc. He was very different and his music has always been stuck in my head over the years. 👍🏾✨🙏🏾💫⭐😀 You're very welcome.

[@888ssss]

incredibly under rated.

[@dt7449]

Awwwwww just a killer track. Always hve to give it a dozen plays when I hear it, maybe even more. Love the bass

[@tonyc2761]

One of the definitive groups of the 80s.

[@HarryFlowerrs]

Class IS Permanent!❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@alejandrosanchez7673]

Great Bass player 👌 👏 🙌 👍

[@peterchandler9014]

what a track......what to say,so under rated it's mystifying.....did security for him when I lived in London......was so down to earth was great....knows just how to write a song where to raise tempo and build all the time genius....loved his music for 35 years

[@matthewkaras7722]

This song and music video are two independent strokes of genius.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

That sums up the man Matthew

[@christopherrodriguez9448]

This song is strongly effective in delivering,communicating,and expressing it's message ideals.Along with action style animation Accidents Will Happen is enjoyable Artistic and an effective impact to all those who behold it's Brief but exstream impressive terrific viewing and hearing to all those seeing and listening to it being well preformed by great superb music making genius - Costello.

[@thomasgriffin2782]

This whole album is outstanding!

[@stevebowness9435]

Fabulous Record.

[@isabellaplays5371]

This video was years ahead. It was in1979.

[@HarryFlowerrs]

Class IS Permanent!❤

[@tomseligmann]

E.T made me discover this amazing song!

[@thebluemorpho6640]

Same here! I looked up the lyrics.

[@StaticBlaster]

Same here. I own this movie on Amazon and the ☓ ray feature has the song title on the screen.

[@slapiro]

Masterful lyrics. "It's the words we don't say that hurt so..." or something like that..

[@annaannayes5035]

Elvis Costello.Prince.David Byrne.Three Masters of the Lyric.

[@lisahathaway6847]

I'd add Ray Davies to that list too.

[@paullindley9]

You may find yourself listening to accidents will happen with prince in a beautiful house with a beautiful wife and you may ask yourself hey how did i get here??

[@samdracula6540]

Neil Peart has to be included on the list.

[@johndeming4015]

I think we'd get along hahaha, great choices

[@joelwhoiscool]

Tom Waits

[@gordonm7038]

Elvis has some amazing songs. Watching the Detectives is demented, great live versions.

[@p28-e7j]

This song is just perfection

[@menotyou4851]

I remember when this first came out I was just 10, 11 yrs old, the song always stuck with me, it's so amazing, unique songwriting...why doesn't the radio ever play stuff like this???

[@carlh429]

That post says it all for me as well...I was 13 at the time this came out

[@andrewmatthews6861]

me notyou very underrated radio stations now to PC

[@curtspins7626]

Who listens to Radio??? What the Radio, Radio "plays" and does NOT have never been more meaningless.

[@colinbestie7581]

The first tune I could afford to buy ❤️

[@bigtexmacgonigle444]

Reminds me of Summer, 1979....40 yrs ago....good times!

[@szqsk8]

bigtex macgonigle Best time of my life! I was 21. Sex and drugs and rock and roll plus I got engaged!

[@davidg.9932]

I wish Bruce 72 years old and Elvis 66 years old would say.. We didn't get along, but now as we get close to the end, lets forgive and forget.. The Attractions was a historic band. We will always be a brotherhood"..

[@lele19691]

His voice ...man gets to me...SOOOO GOOD!

[@helenberry5877]

Happy 65th Birthday Elvis Costello 💛

[@George-sd7el]

Kudos to Elvis for this one

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

Sound of my youth.

[@stevebailey3827]

Beautiful.

[@sandibergen2523]

Love love love you, Mr. Costello🎶

[@dr4782]

This song "Bubbled Under" the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at #101 on April 7, 1979.

[@TheOneManArmyyyyy2322]

I really like this song.

[@lele19691]

So underrated!

[@kahlodiego5299]

This record saved my life when it came out. I was a suicidal 18 year old.

[@JKTube]

+Kahlo Diego: We're glad you're here.

[@andymatthews7617]

I'm glad your still with us my friend, be strong and try your best to keep going no matter what life throws at you, stay safe.

[@MarkSentMe]

[@panchovcarlo]

Thanks for changing your mind my friend

[@jasonmcloughlin5036]

Great taste in music, glad your still with us. 🎶❤️

[@darrylwiggins1156]

Loved this when i first saw it on MTV when it was a music video channel.I don't know what the hell it is now.

[@dripdried]

I was 15 when I saw him and the boys play this live at the Long Beach Arena on Valentines Day in 1979! Definitely one of the best shows I've ever seen, angry young man and all. Saw him a few years later for the Goodbye Cruel World tour and a couple more times in Chicago in the 80's / 90's but the Armed Funk show still rules supreme.

[@george00719]

killer track

[@theshivers1967]

My heavens, this brilliant!

[@dr4782]

The outro caught my ear with its dusky, melancholy chord progression that repeats itself as the song fades away.

[@mando3b]

Just saw EC & the Imposters in Portland, ME (7/24/17). They opened with this song, which is one of my all-time favorites! Whole show was spectacular--songs from all phases of his career, incl a couple of new ones. One of the best songwriters ever. A keen ear for melody and an unbelievable way with words.

[@HarryFlowerrs]

Class IS Permanent!❤️🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@davidandrewpauldickinson4796]

Elvis Costello is just brilliant i love the man

[@stoneyll]

Elvis is King~!

[@aldershot5100]

1979 was a happy year for me and this song was so exciting

[@LordMetmixer]

Thanks Mike!!!!

[@StaticBlaster]

I agree. Mike is awesome for singing this in ET.

[@robertmcclellan632]

Going to see you elvis Costello aug 22 your truly a legend your music is fucken awesome your music has saved me from killing myself back in the day when your cd spike came out your awesome kep it up