Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Costello's most successful UK single, Oliver's Army was written as a commentary on 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland, following ...

The singer-songwriter says the change will help audiences focus on the song's message rather than the controversy that has surrounded it for decades.

In 2022, Elvis Costello retired what is arguably his biggest and certainly most controversial song, "Oliver's Army," from live performances. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest ...