Kojak Variety

Elvis Costello

Kojak Variety

RELEASED: May 05, 1995
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Strange 2:42 2. Hidden Charms 3:33 3. Remove This Doubt 3:54 4. I Threw It All Away 3:26 5. Leave My Kitten Alone 3:13 6. Everybody’s Crying Mercy 4:08 7. I’ve Been Wrong Before 3:03 8. Bama Lama Bama Loo 2:47 9. Must You Throw Dirt in My Face 3:51 10. Pouring Water on a Drowning Man 3:40 11. The Very Thought of You 3:43 12. Payday 3:00 13. Please Stay 4:50 14. Running Out of Fools 3:04 15. Days 4:54
Historical Archive
Kojak Variety is an album by Elvis Costello, released in 1995. The album is a collection of cover songs that showcase Costello's diverse musical influences and his ability to reinterpret tracks from various genres. With its blend of rock, pop, and country, the album features songs originally by artists such as Bob Dylan, Sam & Dave, and Johnny Cash. The production is characterized by Costello's distinctive vocal style and a mix of instrumentation that adds depth to each track. Though it received mixed reviews at the time of its release, it has since gained appreciation for its artistic boldness and Costello's unique interpretations.