In 2022, Costello announced he would stop performing the song live and asked radio stations to stop playing it, stating that the slur "poisons" the song's intent for modern audiences. 💿 Critical Reception Chart Success: Spent 12 weeks on the UK charts.
Produced by Nick Lowe for the album Armed Forces . Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
While the lyrics are biting and political, the music is intentionally upbeat. New Wave / Power Pop. In 2022, Costello announced he would stop performing
Mentions "Checkpoints," "Hong Kong," and "Palestine" to show the reach of British imperialism. " "Hong Kong