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- Mon Jul 29, 2013 4:00 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: New album for 2013: "Wise Up Ghost" (with The Roots!)
- Replies: 1087
- Views: 1620765
Re: New album for 2013: "Wise Up Ghost" (with The Roots!)
You hear it on Blood and Chocolate too. On "I Want You" not only does his voice catch but he also later messes up a line - "I know I''m going to feel this way until you kill it". It's all about the vibe of the thing ... besides, sometimes having a moment that's slightly "wro...
- Sat Jul 27, 2013 4:38 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Man Out Of Time
- Replies: 11
- Views: 22613
Re: Man Out Of Time
"The Pope of Pop"? What a crazy pseudonym!
- Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:18 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Canterbury, 23 June '13
- Replies: 46
- Views: 46976
Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Canterbury, 23 June '13
My daughter was at this Canterbury show and pronounced it "awesome". She was up in the balcony...
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:47 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Phil Chevron RIP
- Replies: 34
- Views: 37507
Re: Elvis Costello/ Phil Chevron
Thanks for posting that, John.
I'm quite fond of the "The Captains and the Kings/Faithful Departed" single (and of course,The Pogues). It's most unfortunate that this has happened to Phil - but at least he's hanging in there.
I'm quite fond of the "The Captains and the Kings/Faithful Departed" single (and of course,The Pogues). It's most unfortunate that this has happened to Phil - but at least he's hanging in there.
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:28 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: New album for 2013: "Wise Up Ghost" (with The Roots!)
- Replies: 1087
- Views: 1620765
Re: New album for 2013: "Wise Up Ghost" (with The Roots!)
I've speculated about this before, but I think there is a key difference between this collaboration and Costello's previous ones. Costello/McCartney/Bacharach/Toussaint/etc... Usually, it's Costello honoring an elder statesman, and they like him but simply don't have the same encyclopedic grasp of ...
- Thu May 23, 2013 5:15 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Guitarist on Black and White World video
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7581
Re: Guitarist on Black and White World video
It was just the band he happened to have at the time. Steve wasn't available and EC apparently didn't think "maybe a different keyboard player should be drafted in to mime this one".
- Mon May 20, 2013 8:31 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Kate Bush producing Elvis 'n The Attractions, c. 1978/9?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6354
Re: Kate Bush producing Elvis 'n The Attractions, c. 1978/9?
I knew about this. And Costello has certainly told Kate Bush that he'd like to work with her...
But yes, I guess it wasn't public knowledge, until now.
But yes, I guess it wasn't public knowledge, until now.
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:34 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello/The Imposters play Hunter Valley, Feb.2 '13
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18672
Re: Elvis Costello/The Imposters play Hunter Valley, Feb.2 '
He played Oliver's Army as an encore, so I don't think it was intended as a message. He needn't have done the encore, he'd already finished the main set with Peace, Love and Understanding. Oliver's Army was a chart hit in Australia - (#24) - so that might well be the reason it was played. He played ...
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:40 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello and The Imposters play Sydney, Jan 30 '13
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18685
Re: Elvis Costello and The Imposters play Sydney, Jan 30 '13
Excellent show!
- Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:33 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: EC and the Imposters play Auckland, NZ, Jan. 19, 2013
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10828
Re: EC and the Imposters play Auckland, NZ, Jan. 19, 2013
Thanks for forking out the NZ$5 Mr Foyle! A good interview. National Ransom is a fine album - certainly up there in his Top 10 - and would have been close to his all-time best with a little pruning. On the other hand, I see his point. There is such a thing as being too prolific - eventually the aver...
- Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:09 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: A CASE FOR SONG, #1: Bullets for the New-Born King
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14908
Re: A CASE FOR SONG, #1: Bullets for the New-Born King
I'd say this is probably one of the best songs he has ever written.
I agree with migdd that this album will probably eventually be regarded as one of his finest by many.
I agree with migdd that this album will probably eventually be regarded as one of his finest by many.
- Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:37 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
- Replies: 747
- Views: 1011313
Re: Elvis when you least expect it
The current activities in London challenge the creativity of the media. The Swedish national radio have created a Top 70- Best London songs. On place 31 suddenly EC appears with Hoover Factory. http://sverigesradio.se/sida/gruppsida.aspx?programid=4354&grupp=17779&artikel=5211748 The countd...
- Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:19 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello A Life In Liner Notes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16446
Re: Elvis Costello A Life In Liner Notes
I'm thinking of putting all his writings together - not just the liner notes. In fact, I'm not just thinking of it, I've already done quite a fair bit of it. It makes a decentish book.
- Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:41 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis Costello at Levon Helm's Ramble, February 2006
- Replies: 24
- Views: 36388
Re: Elvis Costello at Levon Helm's Ramble
I imagine that Elvis will probably have something to say about Levon's life soon enough. Keep eyes peeled on all likely publications.
In the meantime, RIP Mr Levon Helm.
In the meantime, RIP Mr Levon Helm.
- Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:17 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 'The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook', Nov. '11
- Replies: 473
- Views: 393008
Re: 'The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook', Nov.
Honestly, there's a lot of huffing and puffing going in this thread, isn't there? I wouldn't read anything into a half-arsed Amazon page. Elvis updates his website all the time now, and he hasn't actually mentioned this new "Super Deluxe Package" yet - nor has there been any official press...
- Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:14 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 'The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook', Nov. '11
- Replies: 473
- Views: 393008
Re: 'The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook', Nov.
I see. I suppose you'll be wanting my bank account details then?the_platypus wrote:Friends, it's time I clue you in. I... am Elvis Costello.
- Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:33 am
- Forum: Tin Pan Alley
- Topic: Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins
- Replies: 4
- Views: 57651
Re: Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins
Wow, how did you get Stephen Fry to do the narration? That would be quite a story in itself!
- Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:17 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Heatwave (1980) Show Now Up on Wolfgang's Vault
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22454
Heatwave (1980) Show Now Up on Wolfgang's Vault
http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/elvis-cos ... ign=110927
The only show that EC and the Attractions did in North America. Includes early versions of the "Trust" songs.
The only show that EC and the Attractions did in North America. Includes early versions of the "Trust" songs.
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:35 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: SP&S Vs. NR: Which Do You Prefer ?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 34361
Re: SP&S Vs. NR: Which Do You Prefer ?
No contest. I think "National Ransom" might be the best album he's ever done. I agree that the sound is a bit ... muddy. Seems to be on purpose, given that it's the same team that did "SP&S". I have tweaked the sound to be more to my liking, and now it is fine.
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:27 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Mad About The Wrong Boy
- Replies: 36
- Views: 38915
Re: Mad About The Wrong Boy
I can now very much confirm that it is Bruce who is playing lead guitar. He actually quite fancies himself as a guitarist. You can only imagine what he thinks of Elvis' earlier efforts in this area.
- Mon Aug 22, 2011 8:03 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 'Sparkling Day' by Elvis
- Replies: 182
- Views: 158254
Re: 'Sparkling Day' by Elvis on soundtrack for 'One Day' Aug
Has everyone forgotten about "Seven Day Weekend"? (from "Club Paradise") with EC and The Attractions and Jimmy Cliff!
Plus all the instrumentals EC did for "Straight to Hell"? And "The Courier"?
Plus all the instrumentals EC did for "Straight to Hell"? And "The Courier"?
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 7:10 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: For More Tears mp3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10222
- Thu May 26, 2011 2:24 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: New version of Veronica
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15800
Re: New version of Veronica
Like it a lot as well. To me, it sounds like the tune for Brilliant Mistake. Dave That's more or less what I thought after hearing it at the Beacon on the 24th. It certainly sounds like the arrangement for Brilliant Mistake ... or shall we say "Veronica in the style of Brilliant Mistake".
- Wed May 25, 2011 9:12 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis/Imposters Beacon Theatre New York, NY May 24, 2011
- Replies: 55
- Views: 37446
Re: Elvis/Imposters Beacon Theatre New York, NY May 24, 2011
I think the Beacon needs a new roof after last night! :D Sorry if anybody didn't get to meet me last night ... there was a whole bunch of people I met last night who were just names/personas to me until now. I'm still in NYC until Saturday if anyone is keen to say hi to one of EC's most fervent (and...
- Wed May 04, 2011 5:09 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: The 'Vanity Factory' trumpets its Elvis past
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27883
Re: The 'Vanity Factory' trumpets its Elvis past
Interestingly they must have got permission from Elvis to use his name and likeness...