Elvis Costello Fan Forum

I'm a little surprised that Trust is winning this so easily. I voted for it, but I thought that it might have a tougher battle.

............and most of North Fallen is just simply one of the best ballads he's ever written.

This album is going to be a favorite of mine....no doubt.

it's just the right length. i have to agree that WIWC was ruined by the fact that it was waaaaaayy too long. If EC had dropped 4 or even 6 tunes, it would have been a much better record. I would have definitely left out Dust 2, Dissolve and Oh Well. There not necessarily bad tunes but they seem supe...

Dr J is spot on. I'd lost interest in WIWC (with the exception of thre or four tracks) within 3 months. I doubt that will happen with North.

Roberto Carlos is the most over-rated footballer I have ever seen. He's a terrible defender and he hasn't taken a decent free kick in years. I hop Chelsea do sign him!

Well, this is the tie of the round and I am really struggling with this. Both in my top four.

Classic Elvis vrs New Kid on the Block.


North has done well to reach this stage, but it may be packing to go home soon.

Soul for Hire is 'Duff'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......shorley shome mishtake!!

I love that song. I love it when he reeels off lines at speed..... and I agree with the sentiment!

Same era...which is the better...

The battle for a place in the semi-final..

The draw for the quarter finals of the Elvis Cup is as follows:

When I Was Cruel V Get Happy

Trust V Taking Liberties/10 Bloody…

Imperial Bedroom V North

King of America V This Years Model


As you can see, the cream always rises to the top...

I think Oliver's Army is a great pop song. I wish he would treat it with more respect. It has probably made him a few quid over the years! I've only heard him do it live once in the last 15 years and it was cool. If there is one song that he could drop for a while, its Pump it Up (or Accidents or Wa...

Well, after being a little sceptical at first, I have really grown to love North. I thinks it's a damn fine record. Fallen (whichI woke up humming today) is a great 'faling in love' song and 'Someone Took The Words Away' is heartbreaking in it's simplicity. Anyone who has ever had a painful break-up...

It's original albums you should be voting for. There have been separate poll threads about the best re-issues. This is all about the album as it stood when released.

I have never been a 'musical movie' guy, but Donald O'Connor's performance in 'Singin in The Rain'...well...what can I say.....class!

I love that movie and it is so sooo timeless. Quality lasts forever.

God rest you Don.

ha ha...great stuff.............

This score flabbergasts me. TJL was a great record. I like a lot of North but....oh well....

Loads at the EC Sold on Song bash.

Also Quentin Doojit from sad blokes programme 'Top Gear' with a very leggy blonde trophy wife.

Live v Studio

I know it's silly....but that's the romance of the cup....

Not really a contest....is it ?

Could be close...

3 days to vote before I punch the clock..

A beard years showdown!!

London Calling pips Get Happy pips East Side Story

Can't say I cared for his music, but it's sad when someone dies that young.

nothing I like better than toyin with the mind of a beautiful woman