Watch Your Step (Elvis Costello song)
1981 song by Elvis Costello / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Watch Your Step" is a song written by new wave musician Elvis Costello and performed by Costello and the Attractions on their 1981 album, Trust. Originating from lyrics he wrote as a 20-year-old, "Watch Your Step" was inspired by Costello's experiences on tour as well as by dub music. The song was originally a louder rock song, but the final released version is slower and quieter.
Quick Facts from the album Trust, B-side ...
"Watch Your Step" | ||||
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Single by Elvis Costello and the Attractions | ||||
from the album Trust | ||||
B-side | "Luxembourg" | |||
Released | April 1981 | |||
Recorded | October–November 1980 | |||
Genre | New wave | |||
Label | Columbia (US) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Elvis Costello | |||
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The song was released in the USA as the sole single from Trust in 1981. It failed to chart there and was not released as a single in the UK. Despite this, the song has seen positive critical reception and has been a live favourite.