I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down

"I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down"
Single by Elvis Costello and the Attractions
from the album Get Happy!!
B-side	"Girls Talk"
Released	8 February 1980[1]
Recorded	1979
Genre	New wave
Length	2:05
Label	F-Beat (UK) Columbia (USA)
Songwriter(s)	Homer Banks, Allen Jones
Producer(s)	Nick Lowe
Elvis Costello and the Attractions singles chronology
"Accidents Will Happen" (1979) "I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down" (1980) "High Fidelity" (1980)

"I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down" is a song written by Homer Banks and Allen Jones. Originally recorded by soul duo Sam & Dave in 1967, the song was famously covered by new wave musician Elvis Costello with his backing band the Attractions in 1980 for their album Get Happy!!.