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Elvis Costello
"Brilliant Mistake"

Released in 1986

Elvis Costello is the stage name for Declan Patrick MacManus. He's one of the best songwriters ever, in my opinion. And while he's had a ton of wonderful albums, "King of America," which was released in the mid 1980s, might be my favorite.

Elvis Costello was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.

This is my favorite track from that album.






 

COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 17-23, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 17-23, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/16/26



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/12/2026








 

MORE NEWS


Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Kansas on Saturday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Legendary rock band Kansas is bringing their iconic sound to the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Saturday, February 21, 2026. With a career spanning five decades, Kansas has defined classic rock with unforgettable hits like Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind. Their powerful live performances showcase soaring vocals, masterful musicianship, and a catalog of songs that have stood the test of time.


WP Presents The Drifters on Saturday



Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents THE HIT MEN on Friday



Learn about the Women of the E Street Band at the Plumsted Library on March 9th



Sunset Blvd. Records to Release "My Life To Live: Peter Case At McCabe's"








 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026



The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills on February 20th



Asbury Park Music Awards Returns February 20th




 





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