Later With Jools Holland 3:1 'When I Was Cruel' by Elvis Costello and The Imposters

Elvis Costello and the Imposters performing 'When I Was Cruel' on Later With Jools Holland in 2002. The song is a further reference to his age in that it reflects upon the more seemingly aggressive and challenging period of his life.

[@tedman1]

Superb, Elvis at his very best. Original, testing and damn catchy. Stick's in your head.

[@domesticfoxy]

A masterpiece by a genius!!!!

[@kevinmccauley1105]

Another meaty beast of a song from one of his generation's best song writers. So much to sing your teeth into (and I'm a vegetarian). I just resently found out he sampled a Mina song from the 60's for this masterpiece. Love it!

[@dickjansen2984]

one of his best

[@cgbaldwin]

steve with the brief dancing queen piano fills

[@dickjansen2984]

out of the crooner-paradigm

[@sdry1688]

This is taking song writing to the next level...EC...The Divine Comedy....XTC...Bowie..........

[@sailorr4287]

What guitar is that? Silvertone?
Does Steve manage the samples?

[@Meowmixforme]

Danelectro

[@watkinscopicat]

Danelectro baritone