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Podcast: Song Lyric Meanings
Episode: "Alison" by Elvis Costello
Description: Song Lyrics Meaning - Alison by Elvis Costello
"Alison" is a song written by and first recorded by Elvis Costello in 1977 for his debut album My Aim Is True on Stiff Records. Costello claimed the song was written as an ode to a woman he saw working at a supermarket, though he has remained vague on the meaning. Though Costello's single never charted, it has become one of his most famous songs.
Linda Ronstadt, who covered the song and released her version in 1979, had a moderate hit with it. Amazon Merchandise Affiliate Links <...