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Costello left for a tour in australia, hearing from afar news about the developing war of the falklands. Costello unfolds a story of a shipbuilding coastal town that sees an economic boost as a result of building war ships while sending its sons to perish in the same boats. Written during the falklands war of 1982, costello s lyrics discuss the contradiction of the war bringing back prosperity to the traditional shipbuilding areas of clydeside yarrow shipbuilders, merseyside cammell laird, north east england swan hunter and belfast harland and wolff to. More than a greatest hits compilation, but a great primer for those less familiar with his diversity and talent, or a reminder for those whove lost touch with what this man has to offer. Download online shipbuilding karaoke song by elvis costello. The musician released plenty of excellent albums, gaining the listeners sympathy due to his sincere creativity. You can buy shipbuilding 2007 alternative elvis costello duration. Check out shipbuilding by elvis costello on amazon music. Official elvis costello shipbuilding lyrics at cd universe. It is a comment on the falkland war and was released on the album punch the clock in 1983, featuring a performance.
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