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Alison by Elvis Costello, around 92 BPM. This 14-track arrangement runs 4:29 (Clavinet, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), Lead 4 (chiff), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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Alison appears on the soundtrack of Metroland.