Your opinion is your opinion, I on the other hand think he's one of the great songwriters of his generation and i've only seen 1 bad show in about 30 times i've seen him
Seattle show? My partner is a big Elvis C. fan and was planning on getting tickets, but it would have involved an overnight trip and she couldn't take the time off work. Glad we didn't go.
Elvis Costello got drunk one night and said some awful things about James Brown and Ray Charles and then got beat up by a girl.
I'm a fan of his. I believe that his first three albums, My Aim Is True, This Year's Model and Armed Forces might be the best initial output of any artist ever. It is almost a shame that he wasn't a Brill Building songwriter because he can write killer songs in any genre he wants. Stranger In The House is probably my favorite country song ever written. Over the years I've seen him perform fantastically, solidly and marginally. When he is on, he's as good as anyone. The reviews of this current tour have been stellar, so I guess JR got hit with one of those marginal shows. That's a shame. When he performed at Gathering of the Vibes, there were a lot of people (latter-day-hippies) who were won over despite them expecting him to suck.
For the record, I still have Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmonds, Rockpile, and Graham Parker in regular rotation. Hell, I still play Ian Dury and Rachel Sweet. :-)
>> I believe that his first three albums, My Aim Is True, This Year's Model and Armed Forces might be the best initial output of any artist ever.
Oh man, gimme a fuckin break.
Let's see, the Police first three albums, Outlandos d'Amour, Regatta de Blanc, Zenyatta Mondatta. Skynyrd's first three, Pronounced, Second Helping, Nuthin Fancy. Led Zeppelin had Led Zeppelin, II and III. Then there was The Allman Brothers Band, Idlewild South and LAFE. Oh, how about Can't Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy and Pretzel Logic?
These are just a few that come to mind that absolutely blow away Costello's first three outings and I could go on. Don't get me wrong, I love Elvis and agree that his first three were great efforts but they simply don't hold up to the ones that i mentioned.
>>>>>>Let's see, the Police first three albums, Outlandos d'Amour, Regatta de Blanc, Zenyatta Mondatta. Skynyrd's first three, Pronounced, Second Helping, Nuthin Fancy. Led Zeppelin had Led Zeppelin, II and III. Then there was The Allman Brothers Band, Idlewild South and LAFE. Oh, how about Can't Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy and Pretzel Logic?
Wow that’s fucking ridiculous.
How about The Beatles first three albums??? Please Please Me, With The Beatles and Introducing.....The Beatles. Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers are better than that? The Clash’s first three albums, whichever way you want to go with their discography, is better than the Police. Half of the material on Led Zep’s first three albums was all stolen by Peter Grant.
I didn't say my list was end all dude. And rather than post the obvious I chose others that would make my argument valid.
And sure, Zep may have borrowed stuff from others but they completely transformed it! And I don't see a bunch of people laying claim for credit to Zeppelin songs.
Also, The Clash 1st three albums US peak chart positions, 126, 128, 27. The Police first three, 23, 25, 5.
It’s awesome that people still want to argue about musical opinions. One of my all time favorite musical opinion arguers Bleecker Bob passed away yesterday. RIP, Bob. He liked Elvis Costello.
I attended the Asbury park show this tour, and enjoyed it. The sound was a bit muddied at times, but they delivered a 18 song set, with three sets of encores (2.75 hr show). The crowd was pleased. I have only seen Elvis four times, but the shows from the 86 and 89 are among the best that i've seen.
Lyneord Skinnerd is a garbage dump. The Beatles first three albums make John Mayer look like Hendrix. Who is Rob Lowe? Never heard his music. Clash is the greatest British band ever.
Oh... you mean THAT Elvis. Yeah, he's cool for what he does. Talented guy, great songwriter, kinda cranky sometimes but all in all he contributed some great songs to the cannon of rock and roll.
I never cared for Costello but have recently warmed up quite a bit to his work from the 70's, too scared to venture past that for the time being though.
as for best 1st 3 albums, I'd argue the mother's of invention's initial 3 releases were a greater accomplishment musically, artistically, and influentially than anything listed in here so far, with radiohead and, hell, maybe even fugazi being as good or better than anything listed so far.
He was hands down worst concert I've ever seen. In fairness, it was 1978 or 79 but it was brutal. Phoned in set, under an hour. Swore him off as a live act but respect him as a singer/songwriter
The Doors first three albums werent bad...and as far as The Beatles are concerned...it's their second 3, third 3, and fourth 3 albums that raise them to a level that no one has ever, or will ever touch.
Shit, there's a even a couple contemporary artists that r only few albums deep into their careers who's quality is rivaling costello's, run the jewels and sturgill Simpson come to mind
One of the best compliments that I got, was from a former band member/professional sound guy, that told me 'I've been doing some stuff for this guy Sturgill and he reminds me of you. I never really got you until I started working with him.' Different league of talent but I took the compliment well.
I agree that Elvis Costello has a bit of a hit or miss factor. I really like some of his albums (My Aim Is True, Armed Forces, Imperial Bedroom, The King Of America). He's got a whole bunch of records that I rarely listen to.
I saw him live once in the early 80's at Merriweather and enjoyed the show.
He has been battling cancer. I was surprised when I heard he was doing the show. Hope he is doing better and it was just an off night.
Couldn’t say that I’ve ever heard any of his music aside from a few moments in his version Ship of Fools before having to turn it off. I know heads like him because he “played with Jerry” and all but I’ve never been compelled to dig into his catalogue. Never really been a scarf and hats guy myself either.
Couldn’t say that I’ve ever heard any of his music aside from a few moments in his version Ship of Fools before having to turn it off. I know heads like him because he “played with Jerry” and all but I’ve never been compelled to dig into his catalogue. Never really been a scarf and hats guy myself either.
It shines a whole different light on this thread, now knowing that people are severely bashing someone who is fighting cancer. Yes the album cover is still god awful but let’s show a little respect to people with cancer, people.
Graivy has had a hard time ingratiating himself lately. One would think he wouldn't want to alienate himself from the entire group, but that seems like the path he's on.
Ha ha. I displayed missing again. I'll keep my missing covered. Musical tastes are like assholes, everybody is one. I tried Elvis one time. He is a fine musician but not an inspiring performer.
>>>>There was a moment a young man in the front row was obviously in a physical crisis, in fact Elvis had to call the medics so the whole song was going in weird directions
History repeats the old conceits
The glib replies the same defeats
Keep your finger on important issues
With crocodile tears and a pocketful of tissues
I'm just the oily slick
On the windup world of the nervous tick
In a very fashionable hovel
I hang around dying to be tortured
You'll never be alone in the bone orchard
This battle with the bottle is nothing so novel
So in this almost empty gin palace
Through a two-way looking glass
You see your Alice
You know she has no sense
For all your jealousy
In a sense she still smiles very sweetly
Charged with insults and flattery
Her body moves with malice
Do you have to be so cruel to be callous
And now you find you fit this identikit completely
You say you have no secrets
And then leave discreetly
I might make it California's fault
Be locked in Geneva's deepest vault
Just like the canals of Mars and the Great Barrier Reef
I come to you beyond belief
My hands were clammy and cunning
She's been suitably stunning
But I know there's not a hope in Hades
All the laddies cat call and wolf whistle
So called gentlemen and ladies
Dog fight like rose and thistle
I got a feeling
I'm going to get a lot of grief
Once this seemed so appealing
Now I am beyond belief
I got a feeling
I'm going to get a lot of grief
Once this seemed so appealing
Now I am beyond belief
I got a feeling
I'm going to get a lot of grief
Once this seemed so appealing
Now I am beyond belief
For the record, I still have Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmonds, Rockpile, and Graham Parker in regular rotation. Hell, I still play Ian Dury and Rachel Sweet. :-)
ski further
some great rock and roll there, all in regular rotation here as well, 1979, Rockpile opened for Blondie at Wohlman Ring Central Park, they were so freaking good I had to leave midway thru Blondie, no way they were going to top Rockpile
Anyone remember when Costello made the music video about touching himself in a movie theater watching a mediocre Julia Roberts movie while covering Charles Aznavour's 'she'?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: More Barn Elvis Bruce Young
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 03:56 pm
Your opinion is your opinion,
Your opinion is your opinion, I on the other hand think he's one of the great songwriters of his generation and i've only seen 1 bad show in about 30 times i've seen him
the beauty of music , some like some don't
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 04:49 pm
Saw him about 15 years ago
Saw him about 15 years ago and it was terrible.
He phoned in a one hour set, and had zero charisma on stage. One of the worst shows I've ever seen.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call" Knotesau
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 05:11 pm
I listen to him as much as I
I listen to him as much as I listen to hip hop.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ken D. Portland_ken
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 05:22 pm
Seattle show? My partner
Seattle show? My partner is a big Elvis C. fan and was planning on getting tickets, but it would have involved an overnight trip and she couldn't take the time off work. Glad we didn't go.
Elvis Costello got drunk one night and said some awful things about James Brown and Ray Charles and then got beat up by a girl.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 06:02 pm
Armed Forces is a great LP
Armed Forces is a great LP
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Skitime Wngfan
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 07:07 pm
I liked his take on Ship of
I liked his take on Ship of Fools back in the 90's. That is about my only exposure to him.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lucky Day Timmy Hoover
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 07:16 pm
Good thread. Not a fan.
Good thread. Not a fan.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Zzzzzz Zang
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 07:23 pm
My freshman year of College,
My freshman year of College, there was a guy on my hall who thought he was Elvis Costello. That was interesting.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call" Knotesau
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 07:34 pm
I don't listen to any Nick
I don't listen to any Nick Lowe or Graham Parker either.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lucky Day Timmy Hoover
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 07:36 pm
I’ve got one Nick Lowe album
I’ve got one Nick Lowe album that gets played a few times a year.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Def. High Surfdead
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 07:37 pm
He wrote a few decent pop
He wrote a few decent pop songs.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: 2 Room Shack Turtle
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 08:11 pm
I like him.
I like him.
Never seen a show tho
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Vann Kliburn Lloyd_Klondike
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 08:16 pm
Personally I think he peaked
Personally I think he peaked back around 1981- some really good records up to that point.
I dig his wifey though, and her music.
I love Nick Lowe.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur AMSaddler
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 08:48 pm
I'm a fan of his. I believe
I'm a fan of his. I believe that his first three albums, My Aim Is True, This Year's Model and Armed Forces might be the best initial output of any artist ever. It is almost a shame that he wasn't a Brill Building songwriter because he can write killer songs in any genre he wants. Stranger In The House is probably my favorite country song ever written. Over the years I've seen him perform fantastically, solidly and marginally. When he is on, he's as good as anyone. The reviews of this current tour have been stellar, so I guess JR got hit with one of those marginal shows. That's a shame. When he performed at Gathering of the Vibes, there were a lot of people (latter-day-hippies) who were won over despite them expecting him to suck.
For the record, I still have Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmonds, Rockpile, and Graham Parker in regular rotation. Hell, I still play Ian Dury and Rachel Sweet. :-)
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call" Knotesau
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 08:49 pm
I actually listen to him more
I actually listen to him more than hip hop and CRB. But still not much. Just a couple albums. One side is enough for weeks.
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on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 08:57 pm
I think he played FOTD at
I think he played FOTD at Hardly Strictly one year....
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: I rang a silent bell China-Rider
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 08:58 pm
He was really good a few
He was really good a few years ago when he opened for The Police in Buffalo.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ausonius Thom2
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 09:24 pm
Fantastic song writer,always
Fantastic song writer, always best solo acoustic.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Doc Ellis Martin Lurker
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 09:34 pm
Lost songs the basement tapes
Lost songs the basement tapes continued, The documentary with him helping write music for the lost basement lyrics is a good view. We enjoyed it
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: hooper Hooper
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 09:52 pm
CRB.
CRB.
Do they still play? Chris is a mess!!!!!!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: boone boone
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 10:45 pm
>> I believe that his first
>> I believe that his first three albums, My Aim Is True, This Year's Model and Armed Forces might be the best initial output of any artist ever.
Oh man, gimme a fuckin break.
Let's see, the Police first three albums, Outlandos d'Amour, Regatta de Blanc, Zenyatta Mondatta. Skynyrd's first three, Pronounced, Second Helping, Nuthin Fancy. Led Zeppelin had Led Zeppelin, II and III. Then there was The Allman Brothers Band, Idlewild South and LAFE. Oh, how about Can't Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy and Pretzel Logic?
These are just a few that come to mind that absolutely blow away Costello's first three outings and I could go on. Don't get me wrong, I love Elvis and agree that his first three were great efforts but they simply don't hold up to the ones that i mentioned.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – 11:47 pm
>>>>>>Let's see, the Police
>>>>>>Let's see, the Police first three albums, Outlandos d'Amour, Regatta de Blanc, Zenyatta Mondatta. Skynyrd's first three, Pronounced, Second Helping, Nuthin Fancy. Led Zeppelin had Led Zeppelin, II and III. Then there was The Allman Brothers Band, Idlewild South and LAFE. Oh, how about Can't Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy and Pretzel Logic?
Wow that’s fucking ridiculous.
How about The Beatles first three albums??? Please Please Me, With The Beatles and Introducing.....The Beatles. Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers are better than that? The Clash’s first three albums, whichever way you want to go with their discography, is better than the Police. Half of the material on Led Zep’s first three albums was all stolen by Peter Grant.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: boone boone
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 12:13 am
I didn't say my list was end
I didn't say my list was end all dude. And rather than post the obvious I chose others that would make my argument valid.
And sure, Zep may have borrowed stuff from others but they completely transformed it! And I don't see a bunch of people laying claim for credit to Zeppelin songs.
Also, The Clash 1st three albums US peak chart positions, 126, 128, 27. The Police first three, 23, 25, 5.
And don't be calling me ridiculous son... ;o)
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 12:18 am
Armed Forces is a great LP<<
True.
And Spike is even better.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philzone Refugee Herbal Dave
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 12:53 am
The 2nd Clash LP was half
The 2nd Clash LP was half-cooked.
Killer 1st 3 LPs?
Hendrix
Airplane
Ramones
Henry Cow (the three sock LPs)
X
R.E.M.
Byrds
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lance minimum goad Newberry heathentom
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 01:14 am
If there's any way to get
If there's any way to get Duke back on the black screen it's to bash on The Clash or The Police.
I miss him, so I say...
The Clash & The Police SUCKED!!!
Duke???
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Is forgiveness possible? Number 6
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 07:27 am
It’s awesome that people
It’s awesome that people still want to argue about musical opinions. One of my all time favorite musical opinion arguers Bleecker Bob passed away yesterday. RIP, Bob. He liked Elvis Costello.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: ... Voodoo Chile
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 08:02 am
36 yrs ago JFK opening for
36 yrs ago, JFK, opening for Genesis, on the bill with Blondie and a Flock of Seagulls
Elvis was touring the Almost Blue album, his country covers effort.![sad sad](//cdn.ckeditor.com/4.5.4/full-all/plugins/smiley/images/sad_smile.png)
At least Genesis played Suppers Ready
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 08:14 am
Garcia was a fan. Long
Garcia was a fan. Long interview with both, and a fun night at Sweetwater with the great James Burton.
http://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php/Musician,_March_1991
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq3r77gn9DQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew_FRsurUNI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAJuRK9x4No
More on the 4/24/89 show: https://themidnightcafe.org/2016/12/08/lossless-bootleg-bonanza-elvis-co...
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 08:28 am
I attended the Asbury park
I attended the Asbury park show this tour, and enjoyed it. The sound was a bit muddied at times, but they delivered a 18 song set, with three sets of encores (2.75 hr show). The crowd was pleased. I have only seen Elvis four times, but the shows from the 86 and 89 are among the best that i've seen.
I agree, Bluelight, Spike is a fantastic album.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Anthony stilldead
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 08:30 am
Lyneord Skinnerd is a garbage
Lyneord Skinnerd is a garbage dump. The Beatles first three albums make John Mayer look like Hendrix. Who is Rob Lowe? Never heard his music. Clash is the greatest British band ever.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ausonius Thom2
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 09:26 am
"The Beatles first three
"The Beatles first three albums make John Mayer look like Hendrix."
Few statements could display missing the point more completely.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lucky Day Timmy Hoover
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 09:29 am
>>>>>>Garcia was a fan.
>>>>>>Garcia was a fan.
He was also a dope fiend with terrible personal hygiene.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jonaspond Jonas
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 09:33 am
My mother still has a piece
My mother still has a piece of Elvis's scarf!
Oh... you mean THAT Elvis. Yeah, he's cool for what he does. Talented guy, great songwriter, kinda cranky sometimes but all in all he contributed some great songs to the cannon of rock and roll.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Furious E O1>11
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 10:02 am
I never cared for Costello
I never cared for Costello but have recently warmed up quite a bit to his work from the 70's, too scared to venture past that for the time being though.
as for best 1st 3 albums, I'd argue the mother's of invention's initial 3 releases were a greater accomplishment musically, artistically, and influentially than anything listed in here so far, with radiohead and, hell, maybe even fugazi being as good or better than anything listed so far.
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 10:03 am
He was hands down worst
He was hands down worst concert I've ever seen. In fairness, it was 1978 or 79 but it was brutal. Phoned in set, under an hour. Swore him off as a live act but respect him as a singer/songwriter
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: ............. Jambone
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 10:11 am
The Doors first three albums
The Doors first three albums werent bad...and as far as The Beatles are concerned...it's their second 3, third 3, and fourth 3 albums that raise them to a level that no one has ever, or will ever touch.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Furious E O1>11
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 10:20 am
As far strongest first 3
As far strongest first 3 releases by a solo artist goes, my vote might have to b for Bob Dylan
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 10:24 am
Santana.
Santana.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call" Knotesau
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 10:27 am
Jrad
Jrad
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 10:33 am
Jim Croce
Jim Croce
Harry Chapin
Donovan
Cat Stevans
JT
Elton John...(but, i never really considered him a solo artist)
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Furious E O1>11
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 10:53 am
Shit, there's a even a couple
Shit, there's a even a couple contemporary artists that r only few albums deep into their careers who's quality is rivaling costello's, run the jewels and sturgill Simpson come to mind
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jonaspond Jonas
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 11:31 am
One of the best compliments
One of the best compliments that I got, was from a former band member/professional sound guy, that told me 'I've been doing some stuff for this guy Sturgill and he reminds me of you. I never really got you until I started working with him.' Different league of talent but I took the compliment well.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 11:56 am
>>>>Jrad
>>>>Jrad
good call. I bet Elvis Costello doesn’t do half of the teases jrad does
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lucky Day Timmy Hoover
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 12:03 pm
Elvis Costello is 5’10”. It
Elvis Costello is 5’10”. It’s hard to take a man under 6’ seriously. Turtle is one of the few exceptions.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Furious E O1>11
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 12:22 pm
That's a very valid point,
That's a very valid point, Hoover
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 12:23 pm
Queen is in that group of
Queen is in that group of first three albums. Then....
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 12:26 pm
What about REM and
What about REM and Springsteen’s first three albums I think Bruce is only 5’10 btw
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Furious E O1>11
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 12:32 pm
Can we at least all agree the
Can we at least all agree the album cover art for costello's most recent release isn't that great?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 12:49 pm
Yes, yes we can
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Furious E O1>11
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 01:08 pm
Wonderful, at least we're
Wonderful, at least we're making progress.
i believe there's all kinds of merch with that image on it available just in time for the holidays.
hats, scarfs, sweaters, u name it!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philzone Refugee Herbal Dave
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 01:08 pm
I agree that Elvis Costello
I agree that Elvis Costello has a bit of a hit or miss factor. I really like some of his albums (My Aim Is True, Armed Forces, Imperial Bedroom, The King Of America). He's got a whole bunch of records that I rarely listen to.
I saw him live once in the early 80's at Merriweather and enjoyed the show.
He has been battling cancer. I was surprised when I heard he was doing the show. Hope he is doing better and it was just an off night.
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 01:11 pm
Couldn’t say that I’ve ever
Couldn’t say that I’ve ever heard any of his music aside from a few moments in his version Ship of Fools before having to turn it off. I know heads like him because he “played with Jerry” and all but I’ve never been compelled to dig into his catalogue. Never really been a scarf and hats guy myself either.
His wife def a great pianist.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Old Fart Message Board Mr_timpane
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 01:11 pm
Couldn’t say that I’ve ever
Couldn’t say that I’ve ever heard any of his music aside from a few moments in his version Ship of Fools before having to turn it off. I know heads like him because he “played with Jerry” and all but I’ve never been compelled to dig into his catalogue. Never really been a scarf and hats guy myself either.
His wife def a great pianist.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: St. Mark The Lion
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 01:15 pm
Apoarently Costello has been
Apoarently Costello has been having an "off night" for about 40 years.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 01:16 pm
I didn’t know Elvis was
I didn’t know Elvis was battling cancer.
It shines a whole different light on this thread, now knowing that people are severely bashing someone who is fighting cancer. Yes the album cover is still god awful but let’s show a little respect to people with cancer, people.
smh
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 01:18 pm
>>>Apoarently Costello has
>>>Apoarently Costello has been having an "off night" for about 40 years.
maybe it’s one of those slow moving cancers
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 01:24 pm
tall people use more of the
tall people use more of the earth's resources.
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 01:28 pm
Short folks breath less
Short folks breath less pollution.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Furious E O1>11
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 02:07 pm
Is the new album cover an
Is the new album cover an illustration of sweet lady cancer?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: GravyTrain Gravytrain
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 02:12 pm
Short folk work in mines and
Short folk work well in mines and submarines.
Elvis likes happy SoCal peeps more than PNW depressoids. Check it out: http://www.jankysmooth.com/elvis-costello-imposters-12-05-2018/
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jeff JR
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 02:40 pm
Graivy has had a hard time
Graivy has had a hard time ingratiating himself lately. One would think he wouldn't want to alienate himself from the entire group, but that seems like the path he's on.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Anthony stilldead
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 02:48 pm
Ha ha. I displayed missing
Ha ha. I displayed missing again. I'll keep my missing covered. Musical tastes are like assholes, everybody is one. I tried Elvis one time. He is a fine musician but not an inspiring performer.
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 02:56 pm
I thought the bassist for the
I thought the bassist for the attractions was kinda badass, apparently he and Elvis didn't get along very well.
was it because Costello was awful?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Old Fart Message Board Mr_timpane
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 02:57 pm
Post like Anthony’s really
Post like Anthony’s really can make a thread great. It doesn’t really make sense and doesn’t really have to. Rock and Roll, bud.
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 03:08 pm
This thread is more
This thread is more entertaining than Elvis Costello.
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 03:16 pm
>was it because Costello was
>was it because Costello was awful?
And that bassist is.... Let me guess, probably waiting to play 3 notes for an En Vogue reunion?
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 03:39 pm
That bassist is......Bruce
That bassist is......Bruce Thomas: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Thomas
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call" Knotesau
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 03:52 pm
>>>>There was a moment a
>>>>There was a moment a young man in the front row was obviously in a physical crisis, in fact Elvis had to call the medics so the whole song was going in weird directions
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:13 pm
Loved him on Frasier.
Loved him on Frasier.
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:22 pm
^^^36 yrs ago, JFK, opening
^^^36 yrs ago, JFK, opening for Genesis, on the bill with Blondie and a Flock of Seagulls
A Picture of that day.
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:24 pm
Watching the detectives isn't
Watching the detectives isn't a bad song
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:25 pm
Flock of Seagulls
Flock of Seagulls![Flock.jpg](/sites/default/files/zoner_images/Flock.jpg)
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:27 pm
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:31 pm
Elvis
Elvis![elvis 2_0.jpg](/sites/default/files/zoner_images/elvis%202_0.jpg)
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Stone Peakfifteen
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:32 pm
I have some good ones of
I have some good ones of Blondie that day but a little off topic.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Furious E O1>11
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:33 pm
His jazzmasters look kinda
His jazzmasters look kinda nice
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:42 pm
One of my favorites from
One of my favorites from Imperial Bedroom, Beyond Belief.
Beyond Belief - Studio version
Beyond Belief - Live version
History repeats the old conceits
The glib replies the same defeats
Keep your finger on important issues
With crocodile tears and a pocketful of tissues
I'm just the oily slick
On the windup world of the nervous tick
In a very fashionable hovel
I hang around dying to be tortured
You'll never be alone in the bone orchard
This battle with the bottle is nothing so novel
So in this almost empty gin palace
Through a two-way looking glass
You see your Alice
You know she has no sense
For all your jealousy
In a sense she still smiles very sweetly
Charged with insults and flattery
Her body moves with malice
Do you have to be so cruel to be callous
And now you find you fit this identikit completely
You say you have no secrets
And then leave discreetly
I might make it California's fault
Be locked in Geneva's deepest vault
Just like the canals of Mars and the Great Barrier Reef
I come to you beyond belief
My hands were clammy and cunning
She's been suitably stunning
But I know there's not a hope in Hades
All the laddies cat call and wolf whistle
So called gentlemen and ladies
Dog fight like rose and thistle
I got a feeling
I'm going to get a lot of grief
Once this seemed so appealing
Now I am beyond belief
I got a feeling
I'm going to get a lot of grief
Once this seemed so appealing
Now I am beyond belief
I got a feeling
I'm going to get a lot of grief
Once this seemed so appealing
Now I am beyond belief
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:51 pm
I forgot to mention his two
I forgot to mention his two back up dancers looked like prostitutes.
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 04:54 pm
I displayed missing again....
I displayed missing again......
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 05:12 pm
I’ll keep my missing covered.
I’ll keep my missing covered......
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 05:27 pm
For the record, I still have
For the record, I still have Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmonds, Rockpile, and Graham Parker in regular rotation. Hell, I still play Ian Dury and Rachel Sweet. :-)
ski further
some great rock and roll there, all in regular rotation here as well, 1979, Rockpile opened for Blondie at Wohlman Ring Central Park, they were so freaking good I had to leave midway thru Blondie, no way they were going to top Rockpile
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 05:33 pm
Anyone remember when Costello
Anyone remember when Costello made the music video about touching himself in a movie theater watching a mediocre Julia Roberts movie while covering Charles Aznavour's 'she'?
that was pretty awful
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 05:50 pm
Mississippi Half -Step,
Mississippi Half -Step, Toodle-oo
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 06:13 pm
What’s so funny about peace,
What’s so funny about peace, love, and understanding (JR)?
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 06:21 pm
I like the Graham Parker song
I like the Graham Parker song that he sings with Springsteen
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on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 06:39 pm
>> Lyneord Skinnerd is a
>> Lyneord Skinnerd is a garbage dump
At least spell it correctly... ;o)
>> Clash is the greatest British band ever.
Like, that's just your opinion man... ;o)
But if that is indeed your opinion and not sarcasm then your opinion is shit to me...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Old Fart Message Board Mr_timpane
on Thursday, December 6, 2018 – 04:51 pm
You can almost see Costello
You can almost see Costello botching a chord in that picture.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call" Knotesau
on Thursday, December 6, 2018 – 04:56 pm
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aZHvd0ks7Es
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on Thursday, December 6, 2018 – 08:11 pm
Hi Peakin, nice memories of a
i still have the stub and a $5 lot shirt
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Dave Nycdave
on Friday, December 7, 2018 – 12:02 am
*****
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