Elvis Costello Fan Forum

This isn't Ross in these adverts,it's a man called Julian Chagrin miming to a Ross & Elvis recording, Elvis appeared in an early version playing guitar. I have the original ad on a video with Elvis, even though Elvis has claimed in the past that it cannot be found. See: http://julianchagrin.blog...

not that I'll ever get to see him live again. How so, Otis? Is it because you are in the UK? If so, I know what you mean. :( Exactly. Well I did see him 15 months back in Hyde Park with Sugarcanes, but it's over 6 since he toured with the Imposters, which is crazy. The Elvis 'pindrop' moments are a...

Nice cover of 'And Your Bird...'. Lovely red DW drum kit Pete's playing, not seen that one before. Has he played 'Sleep of the Just' before on this tour? I can't recall hearing it live ever, though I must have it on a bootleg or two. One of my top 5 (or 3?) Elvis songs. Would blow my mind to see hi...

Ghost Train.

I've always thought I Throw My Toys Around would sound great on Brutal Youth (given the album cover).

keep The Home Fires Burning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCyESeXq ... re=related

It Might As Well Rain Until September - Carole King
September In The Rain -

January - Pilot
January, February - Barbara Dickson

I honestly don't own these records!

From Jeff Bridges in Q Magazine: "...part of the Speaking Clock tour with me, Elton, Leon Russell and Elvis Costello all playing together. It was a weird time. My wife had taken a pill because her back was hurting but she had an allergic reaction. Elvis said that the same thing had happened to ...

I'll Dry My Tears (in the case of your last three youtube clips, Christopher- tears of laughter!) And Move On -
Richard Thompson.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na4XvCssiIw

Why Must I Plead - Richard Thompson

Nice call! I love those caustic, early Lennon songs. It's always surprising to find those records, which were so embraced by shrieking teeny-boppers, to so often strike such a jaundiced tone. As for EC covering the Beatles - they'd have to be very cannily-chosen numbers, because frankly I don't thin...

There is a tendency to think of Elvis doing McCartney ballads and Lennon rockers but I think it would be interesting to cover some of Lennon's early ballads: If I Fell, Ask Me Why, I'll Be Back. Having said that, Elvis could do a brilliant You Can't Do That. Nice call! I love those caustic, early L...

Goodnight Blues - Axel Zwingenberger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6jg70fF-TA

over to you VG

Hold On, John -John Lennon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6iAykoKLog

- You too, Christopher.

There is a tendency to think of Elvis doing McCartney ballads and Lennon rockers but I think it would be interesting to cover some of Lennon's early ballads: If I Fell, Ask Me Why, I'll Be Back.

Having said that, Elvis could do a brilliant You Can't Do That.

sulky lad wrote:Please, please, no Yellow Submarine !

Not even for Dexter and Frank?

Elvis has covered so many Beatles songs live, which tracks do you think would make a good studio album - with or without The Imposters.

I'll start with For No One.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6iAykoKLog

Bill Frisell

Once In A While:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5SghBqsJDU

Great question. I've always liked the sound of All This Useless Beauty and never been keen on Punch The Clock - too shrill to my ears.

This performance stopped me in my tracks and sent shivers up and down my spine. When Elvis does this kind of thing in concert, it makes my jaw drop. The quality of the video matches the song so beautifully - giving it a lovely haunting, wistful atmosphere. Thank you so much, Christopher, for bringin...

I've Gotta See Jane - R.Dean Taylor

Dancing On The Ceiling - Frank Sinatra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLlv2IM67LQ

There's a promo CD for sale on ebay for £6.80. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elvis-Costello-Sparkling-Day-1-Track-Promo-CD-/270793777559?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BMRU-11233%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D280717300370%252B...