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- Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:14 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: APRIL 1 - NEW YORK SHOW - GRAMERCY THEATRE
- Replies: 137
- Views: 153792
Re: APRIL 1 - NEW YORK SHOW - GRAMERCY THEATRE
I think the thing that would surprise the visitor from 1977 the most is the amount of loud guitar the modern-day Elvis plays. Those songs from Momofuku were noisier than anything he played in 77. Unfortunately I am not of fan of the loud guitar stuff. Give me the Tomorrow show performances of NLS a...
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:42 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Rolling Stone on Trust
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20286
Re: Rolling Stone on Trust
I also remember this interview and performance. All I can say is Fantastic!
- Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:03 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Allen Toussaint NYC Dec 30, 2010 - A Nice Shout-Out to Elvis
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8866
Re: Allen Toussaint NYC Dec 30, 2010 - A Nice Shout-Out to E
Nothing better than AT!
- Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:30 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone besides myself miss Bruce Thomas' bass work ???
- Replies: 139
- Views: 330633
Re: Does anyone besides myself miss Bruce Thomas' bass work
I am a BT fan and prefer his playing to DF. I also don't like the heavy bass mix that most of the Imposter based recordings have.
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:58 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis doing corporate gig, NY, Dec. 16 '10
- Replies: 52
- Views: 44771
Re: Elvis doing corporate gig, NY, Dec. 16 '10
Have to disagree about the hats. It is not just a performance thing. EC is likes to buy and wear hats. I have the same problem.Top balcony wrote: That cod-cockney was part of the act, just like his hats are now, Scouse is his native tongue.
Colin Top Balcony
- Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:47 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: National Ransom - November 2010
- Replies: 597
- Views: 558267
Re: National Ransom - New Album Due Nov. 2
I am thinking the hat is custom. The crown looks to be about 4 1/2 inches creased with not much taper which is vintage like. I would like to see a side view of it though. The brim looks to be about 2 1/2 inches with a wide under welt. He is also wearing it brim up (no snap) which was common in the f...
- Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:54 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: What is your favorite Elvis Costello song ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 20137
Re: What is your favorite Elvis Costello song ?
"Watch Your Step" is probably my favorite. I just like everything about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OR25MqP ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OR25MqP ... re=related
- Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:07 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis should play SKA!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8089
Re: Elvis should play SKA!
Also produced The Specials first album around the same time.Neil. wrote:I think quite a lot of 'Get Happy' has a ska feel - Man Called Uncle, I Can't Stand Up, I Stand Accused, Human Touch, Opportunity... they've all got that kinda ska vibe, as do some of the out-takes.
- Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:46 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: National Ransom - November 2010
- Replies: 597
- Views: 558267
Re: National Ransom - New Album Due Nov. 2
migdd wrote: Including a new (at least to me) photo:
Side note: Now that is a nice hat! Also combo look!
- Thu Aug 05, 2010 7:03 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis at McCartney White House Tribute, June 2010
- Replies: 101
- Views: 94413
Re: Elvis to Perform at McCartney White House Tribute
Totally agree! Living in the DC area I am surrounded by it.Emotional Toothpaste wrote: And anyone who is paying any attention, and I had hoped that at least Elvis has, would know that BOTH camps are complete frauds.
- Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:42 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis at McCartney White House Tribute, June 2010
- Replies: 101
- Views: 94413
Re: Elvis to Perform at McCartney White House Tribute
Thanks!
Speaking of Homburgs here are some of mine.
Speaking of Homburgs here are some of mine.
- Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:25 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis at McCartney White House Tribute, June 2010
- Replies: 101
- Views: 94413
Re: Elvis to Perform at McCartney White House Tribute
Sabreman, thank you for posting the sites- enjoyed them- am planning on ordering a Porkpie from the optimo site-agree a hat always looks good if properly fitted and maintained. That EC seems to enjoy them is for me a plus- a little extra color and panache never hurts- whether he is hiding a thinnin...
- Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:14 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis at McCartney White House Tribute, June 2010
- Replies: 101
- Views: 94413
Re: Elvis to Perform at McCartney White House Tribute
I am a hat wearer and collector of mostly vintage hats. I disagree about him not looking good in hats. Just take a look at the vintage hats he wore around the time of Trust. IMHO it has to do with his current taste in hats (I do like the wide brim Homburg like straw). If he wants hats he should chec...
- Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:46 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis on new Bill Kirchen album, May 25 2010
- Replies: 21
- Views: 27764
Re: Elvis on new Bill Kirchen album, May 25 2010
Bill Kirchen has been a fixture of the Washington, DC music scene for many years. We have had our share of telemasters including IMHO the greatest of all the late Danny Gatton.
- Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:57 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: When was your first Elvis gig?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 71825
Re: When was your first Elvis gig?
1981-01-28 College Park, Maryland (English Mugs Tour, Attractions + Martin Belmont, Squeeze)
- Wed May 19, 2010 2:01 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis cancels shows in Israel , June/July '10
- Replies: 148
- Views: 141692
Re: Elvis cancels shows in Israel , June/July '10
I have no dog in this fight but EC should have never agreed to play in the first place.
- Tue May 18, 2010 3:03 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis cancels shows in Israel , June/July '10
- Replies: 148
- Views: 141692
Re: Elvis cancels shows in Israel , June/July '10
Just mentioned on the Sean Hannity radio show and taking calls.
IMHO appears like a stupid move (scheduling and then canceling) on EC's part.
IMHO appears like a stupid move (scheduling and then canceling) on EC's part.
- Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:52 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: New version of Elviscostello.com
- Replies: 36
- Views: 33840
Re: New version of Elviscostello.com
Costello eventually shut it down, and offered refunds to those who had paid money, or "credit" for the next version of the site that he promised would be better. (Like a fool, I opted to hold on to the credit, in the optimistic hope that there would be something better soon. I think that ...
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:56 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis/Sugarcanes, Washington D.C., April 22 '10
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12863
Re: Elvis/Sugarcanes, Washington D.C., April 22 '10
It was "Happy" not "Brown Sugar".And No Coffee Table wrote:Twitter report:
Did he really play "Brown Sugar"? Maybe she meant "Happy"?
Fun show with good sound. The Warner is a good venue for EC. Hope he makes it his DC venue of choice.
- Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:45 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis' Weight Loss
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10660
Re: Elvis' Weight Loss
Probably reduced his carb intake too.
- Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:36 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Get Happy" Thirty Years Strong
- Replies: 22
- Views: 24709
Re: "Get Happy" Thirty Years Strong
What a great album and my personal favorite EC album. I remember getting the import (out a few weeks before the US release) from a place called "Yesterday and Today Records" in Rockville, MD. They made frequent visits to London to pickup the latest releases (amazing record store). WHFS Bet...
- Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:45 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "POOF! Imagine that, a world without music critics...'Elvis
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16025
Re: 1977 - My Aim Is True sleevenote
Great find!
- Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:11 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis and Allen Toussaint on Piano Jazz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14467
Re: Elvis and Allen Toussaint on Piano Jazz
Great! Great! Great!
Thank you for posting!
Thank you for posting!
Les Paul
RIP
LP was the late great Danny Gatton's hero. Check the end (6.55) of this youtube for some insights on LP's playing style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fBrcjMub_E
LP was the late great Danny Gatton's hero. Check the end (6.55) of this youtube for some insights on LP's playing style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fBrcjMub_E
- Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:03 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "His more countryfied stuff"
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12521
Re: Never been quoted in a thread title before!
Is your mom related to Billy Sherill?A rope leash wrote: Heh, I remember playing the album when my mom was around. She said Sweet Dreams was a great song, but THAT GUY HAS NO BUSINESS SINGING IT!