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On This Day: February 15, 1980 Get Happy! by Elvis Costello Released

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On This Day: February 15, 1980 Get Happy! by Elvis Costello Released.

On this day, February 15, 1980, Elvis Costello released his fourth studio album, Get Happy!. The album saw Costello and his band, The Attractions, shift toward a soul and R&B-influenced sound while still maintaining their signature new wave energy. The result was an ambitious 20-track album packed with sharp lyrics, infectious grooves, and fast-paced rhythms.

Get Happy! reached #11 on the Billboard charts and performed even better in the UK, where it peaked at #2. Songs like I Can’t Stand...
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