Song · Elvis Costello & the Attractions
“Watching the Detectives” by Elvis Costello & the Attractions
“Watching the Detectives” by Elvis Costello & the Attractions appears on 3 radio countdowns from 3 stations between 1977 and 2006. Its best result is #55 on the John Peel's Forgotten Fifty of 1977. In the combined RockLists rankings it is the #55 alternative song of 1977, #4,965 alternative song of all time and #55 of the '70s.
3countdowns
3stations
#55best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
1977–2006years charted
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
All Rock Formats
Year-end countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 55 | John Peel (BBC Radio 1) | John Peel's Forgotten Fifty of 1977 | 61 |
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 475 | CFNY 102.1 The Edge | CFNY Top 1002 Songs of All-Time (1991 Edition) | 1002 |
| 2006 | 469 | Virgin Radio | Virgin Radio Top 500 Songs of All-Time (December 2006) | 500 |
Also listed as: Watching The Detectives.