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|last = [[Concert 1999-06-23 Vienna|June 23, 1999, Vienna, VA]] | |last = [[Concert 1999-06-23 Vienna|June 23, 1999, Vienna, VA]] | ||
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| quote = | | quote = It’s easy to theorize songs for people, but they don’t always work out. For instance, I wrote ‘Why Can’t a Man Stand Alone’ for [[Sam Moore]], but he didn’t take it. Now when I think about it, the song has too many words. Sometimes lyrics can get in the way of expression. | ||
| source = | | source = [http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/1921333,elvis-costello-spectacle-120609.article Chicago Sun-Times, December 6, 2009] | ||
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Why can't a man stand alone? |
First known performance:
“It’s easy to theorize songs for people, but they don’t always work out. For instance, I wrote ‘Why Can’t a Man Stand Alone’ for Sam Moore, but he didn’t take it. Now when I think about it, the song has too many words. Sometimes lyrics can get in the way of expression.” — Chicago Sun-Times, December 6, 2009
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Covers
Template:Elvis Costello covers: Why Can't A Man Stand Alone?
Internal links
- Elvis Costello Home Page: All This Useless Beauty • lyrics • chords • ATUB info page 1
- Lyrics • Covers