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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Shipbuilding" "Elvis Costello" Clive Langer provided the melody for this anti-Falklands song. He wrote it for Robert Wyatt whose own version was briefly in the charts. Song facts Composer Elvis Costello / Clive Langer Genre Rock Album Punch The Clock Year of Release 1984 In cover versions Brooding Brett sings 1 of 5 covers of the song. Listen to Suede MORE COVER VERSIONS Elvis Costello 41% Robert Wyatt 38% Hue & Cry 8% Tasmin Archer 2% Suede 7% Swan Arcade 4% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... ... you don't have to be a musician ... Billy Bragg  Robert Wyatt on the success of the single READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Another example of a great collaborative effort. Find more advice about collaboration in Working With Others Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Shipbuilding" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... That's Entertainment The Jam DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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