The newly formed Elvis Costello and the Attractions played their first gigs shortly before the release of My Aim Is True in July 1977. The album garnered rave. Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus, 25 August 1954) is an English singer-songwriter. He began his career as part of London's pub rock scene in the early. This is the site to visit for everything concerning Elvis Costello. Extensive information about forthcoming events, complete concert listing, discography of official. Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus (born August 25, 1954), better known by his Stage Name Elvis Costello, has been a sometimes popular and always respectable musician. When Elvis Costello's first record was released in 1977, his bristling cynicism and anger linked him with the punk and new wave explosion. A cursory listen to My Aim. When Elvis Costello's first record was released in 1977, his bristling cynicism and anger linked him with the punk and new wave explosion. A cursory listen to My Aim. My Flame Burns Blue is the twenty-second album by Elvis Costello, released on Deutsche Grammophon, B0005994-72. It is his second official live release after the El. Find Elvis Costello discography, albums and singles on AllMusic When Elvis Costello's first record was released in 1977, his bristling cynicism and anger linked him with the punk and new wave explosion. A cursory listen to My Aim. Find the lyrics for all of Elvis Costello's tracks.