Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army -

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.

The song was written during a period of high unemployment and social unrest in the UK. 1978 (recorded), 1979 (released). Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army

Costello wrote the song after visiting , during "The Troubles." In 2022, Costello announced he would stop performing