‘I can’t listen to Pink Floyd - I find their music dreary’: Elvis Costello’s honest playlist

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What happened

The singer-songwriter owes a lot to Georgie Fame and likes the romantic side of Jimi Hendrix – but which ringtone song can put him in a bad mood?

The first song I fell in love with The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix, which came out in 1967 when I was 12.

Key facts

  • The first song I fell in love with The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix, which came out in 1967 when I was 12.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:22 UTC.

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