Elvis Costello & The Attractions: The Only Flame in Town

A criminally underrated song that partner-up Elvis Costello & The Attractions along with Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates), in one of the most inspired tunes and lyrics from that period, and even today. "The Only Flame in Town" jokes (but also goes with some truths) on relationships and the feelings that comes with it; in the video, the idea used comes from those TV programs/contests that rewards winners with a date with their favorite personality, and similar stuff. Costello and his band mates perform at a fancy club where the girls keep coming on dates with them. Well, not really, since Daryl also enters the game and gets a pretty girl in between the small moments where he and Costello sing together.

It's a very colorful clip, funny and filled with great ideas and great moments that never fail to charm audiences. There's some twists in the little story as well, which makes things all too fun to watch (the band mates performing the song on stage as their dates show up behind them). Won't say I know Costello all that greatly, but of the tracks I like, this one, "Everyday I Write the Book" and "Shipbuilding" really hit my core with all their force they can: melody, lyrics, rhythm, and true emotions. On video terms, it's a classic, small but a classic. Great choreography, great use of humor that doesn't feel dated, erratic or cheap. It's simple but always effective. 10/10.