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"Elusive" was the first single for British singer-songwriter Scott Matthews and was released on 18 September 2006. The single received much airplay from BBC Radio DJs Jo Whiley, Dermot O'Leary and Zane Lowe between 7 and 10 August. Lowe also played "Elusive" once each night as his chosen Single of the Week. Matthews also visited the station to perform "Elusive" and other songs from the album in May and August 2006. In May 2007, he won the Ivor Novello Award for "Best Song Musically and Lyrically" which saw "Elusive" beat strong competition from the likes of the Arctic Monkeys. The track was used in 2008 by UK television company Channel 4 for the advertising campaign surrounding the final season of The Sopranos, which aired exclusively on their digital channel E4. "Elusive" was covered by Lianne La Havas on her 2012 debut LP Is Your Love Big Enough?. 


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Album Association
"Elusive" is a track from Scott Matthews' debut album "Passing Stranger," which was released in 2006.
Legal Classification
The song "Elusive" is copyrighted material and is protected under international copyright laws.
Award Recognition
"Elusive" won the Ivor Novello Award for "Best Song Musically & Lyrically" in 2007.
Music Composition
The song is known for its intricate guitar work and Matthews' passionate vocals.
Chart Performance
Although not a chart-topping hit, "Elusive" garnered a lot of critical acclaim.
Artist Background
Scott Matthews is a singer-songwriter from Wolverhampton, England.
Song Interpretation
"Elusive" is often interpreted as a love song, though its lyrics are quite melancholic and complicated, leaving room for varied interpretations.
Genre
"Elusive" can be classified under folk, indie, and alternative genres of music.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by Lianne La Havas for her live EP "Live in LA", released in 2012.
Song Influences
Scott Matthews has stated in interviews that his music, including "Elusive," has been influenced by artists like Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell.
Collaborations
Matthews has performed "Elusive" live with the likes of Robert Plant, former lead singer of Led Zeppelin.
Song's Popularity
Despite its moderate commercial success, "Elusive" remains one of Matthews' most popular songs, gaining more listeners on streaming platforms like Spotify over the years.

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