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by Standstobeinsulted
Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:28 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: It's official! tour with Daryl Hall summer 2024
Replies: 16
Views: 1192

Re: It's official! tour with Daryl Hall summer 24

She's Gone from H&O and ECs Suspect my Tears
by Standstobeinsulted
Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Possession: Tyne Tees TV 1980
Replies: 6
Views: 844

Re: Possession: Tyne Tees TV 1980

Drummers are the goalies of bands and he has the safest pair of hands. Pathetic that he is never included in the interminable best ever lists
by Standstobeinsulted
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:22 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Possession: Tyne Tees TV 1980
Replies: 6
Views: 844

Re: Possession: Tyne Tees TV 1980

He does indeed seem a tad over beveraged. The fact that he seems not to recall the lyrics in a few places reminds me of something I have meant to remark upon for some time. Namely, has anyone else noticed that Pete Thomas seems to know all the words to every song and mouths them along with Elvis in ...
by Standstobeinsulted
Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:21 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: What's your best ever EC gig?
Replies: 51
Views: 197396

Re: What's your best ever EC gig?

I attended Leeds University 1982-1985 and Elvis played the "fresher's ball" in my 1st week. Set list comprised 33 songs including a variety of clues as to his future direction(s). The power, ferocity and diversity of the set was stunning. His voice was better than anything he had recorded ...
by Standstobeinsulted
Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:14 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Sebastian Krys
Replies: 13
Views: 12351

Re: Sebastian Krys

Thanks to Sweetest Punch for updating this thread - it has served to remind me of my user name!! Tried to post unsuccessfully a few months ago using a previous user name (paysfortheprivilege) which I had abandoned as I couldn't recall the password. Now no need to move on to 'heartlikeafridge','Dutch...
by Standstobeinsulted
Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:56 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 14, 2023
Replies: 40
Views: 19629

Re: ELVIS solo GRAMERCY NYC February 14, 2023

King of Confidence : Wow!!

My 3 Sons + Puppet represents two very personal songs back to back. Did he seem moved by doing them together like that I wonder?
by Standstobeinsulted
Sun Aug 14, 2022 8:47 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 10th Aug
Replies: 19
Views: 6519

Re: EC on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 10th Aug

I did wonder whether it was as well viewed as it obviously should be. No wonder Rusty were smitten. Bonus of whispering Bob Harris talking out his arse
by Standstobeinsulted
Sun May 22, 2022 7:02 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis should play Ska
Replies: 1
Views: 2030

Elvis should play Ska

https://youtu.be/7oUqRXz9KkA

Came across this again recently on YouTube. Not sure whether it has been discussed here previously. Obviously refers to EC. Very odd indeed
by Standstobeinsulted
Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:46 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Sebastian Krys
Replies: 13
Views: 12351

Re: Sebastian Krys

181 views and 2 comments, quiet assent or am I talking a load of old bollocks?
by Standstobeinsulted
Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:34 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Sebastian Krys
Replies: 13
Views: 12351

Re: Sebastian Krys

'after watching Elvis at the controls' :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Standstobeinsulted
Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:10 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Sebastian Krys
Replies: 13
Views: 12351

Sebastian Krys

I think it's worth recognising that since Sebastian Krys has been associated with EC his commercial and critical stock has improved immeasurably. One can debate the merits of the projects which preceded his involvement (many of which were and remain criminally underrated) but the uptick in EC's fort...
by Standstobeinsulted
Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis and Diana at exclusive screening of “The Beatles Get Back”
Replies: 11
Views: 6827

Re: Elvis and Diana at exclusive screening of “The Beatles Get Back”

When Apocalypse Now! was released Francis Ford Coppola said that the NME review of the movie (I think by Paul Du Noyer) was the only critique that truly grasped his vision. One of many examples of the standard at the time. A shame that some turned out to have feet of clay
by Standstobeinsulted
Thu Nov 18, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis and Diana at exclusive screening of “The Beatles Get Back”
Replies: 11
Views: 6827

Re: Elvis and Diana at exclusive screening of “The Beatles Get Back”

Elvis and Diana at exclusive screening of “The Beatles Get Back” PostWed Nov 17, 2021 9:49 am 'Neil is indeed a outstanding journalist . However , he wasn't editor of the NME.' Yes I confused him with Neil Spencer. That said, agree that McCormick is an excellent journalist. Stand by my comment about...
by Standstobeinsulted
Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis and Diana at exclusive screening of “The Beatles Get Back”
Replies: 11
Views: 6827

Re: Elvis and Diana at exclusive screening of “The Beatles Get Back”

For our American brethren Neil McCormick was editor of the NME in its heyday when it was brilliantly written by some of the best journalists (and I don't just mean music journalists) of their generation. Interesting that he chose to name check EC first
by Standstobeinsulted
Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Magnificent Hurt coming October 27, 2021
Replies: 43
Views: 23746

Re: Magnificent Hurt coming October 27, 2021

Excellent from Davey, maybe his best!
by Standstobeinsulted
Mon Oct 18, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Bruce Thomas interview on Caropop.com
Replies: 14
Views: 9729

Re: Bruce Thomas interview on Caropop.com

Apologies for the tardy response, I attempted to post a prompt reply but was thwarted by to the system. Does anyone else have to the same problems using this site or am I the only technosaurus? Anyway to return to the subject at hand I will put my cards on the table and say that the number 1 reason ...
by Standstobeinsulted
Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:42 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Bruce Thomas interview on Caropop.com
Replies: 14
Views: 9729

Re: Bruce Thomas interview on Caropop.com

Has Bruce, despite all his bitching and whining ever claimed that he's due a song writing credit? Nuff said
by Standstobeinsulted
Wed Aug 25, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
Replies: 746
Views: 901539

Re: Elvis when you least expect it

New Netflix comedy The Chair episode #1 closes with Brilliant Mistake
by Standstobeinsulted
Thu Apr 29, 2021 7:08 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: How about a Collected Lyrics book?
Replies: 4
Views: 5260

Re: How about a Collected Lyrics book?

I always thought it was slicker valentines
by Standstobeinsulted
Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:37 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis takes part in virtual benefit concert ‘Meditate America’, December 3, 2020
Replies: 21
Views: 27572

Re: Elvis takes part in virtual benefit concert ‘Meditate America’, December 3, 2020

Wow! Wouldn't have thought it would be possible to deliver a surprise like this via PLU. Shows what a great collaborator Elvis is as he seems not to be in overall charge of this
by Standstobeinsulted
Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:37 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis takes part in virtual benefit concert ‘Meditate America’, December 3, 2020
Replies: 21
Views: 27572

Re: Elvis takes part in virtual benefit concert ‘Meditate America’, December 3, 2020

Wow! Wouldn't have thought it would be possible to deliver a surprise like this via PLU. Shows what a great collaborator Elvis is as he seems not to be in overall charge of this