Elvis Costello Fan Forum

There was a luvly birthday tribute paid on the BBC Radio 3 wireless this morning, delivered by host Petroc Trelawny. Mention of his mam and dad and playing of O Mistress Mine. A nice surprise. Happy Birthday EC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001pn2g Occurs at about 0720 (45 mins into above link...

A fantastic show. EC & the band, all dressed in black, were on stage at 2045 to pound through a clever set with a few surprises and numerous highlights. Elvis in fine voice and suitably chatty, both illuminating and silly. A sensible crowd, attentive throughout and generous with applause. No ina...

Too bloody right Offshoreram, it’s been a while since New Theatre, Oxford 15/3/20 was scuttled… Never got my money back from that particular debacle either. At least Elvis has released about a thousand hours of worthwhile records since then, so he’s been putting it to good use. And the studio stuff ...

Groovy little record, and a nice surprise release. It's Maureen & Sam for me.

Yep, well said Hawksmoor & Harry Worth, I’d shied away from the sonically sub-standard digital teasers and the frenzy of multi-coloured limitless editions… But now, swinging by my record shop and picking up EC's new record on first day of release (as i’ve done ever since TYM), i agree. What an a...

Tangled up in blue ... . . . ...

Yes, i am going for a look (I'll walk, rather than drive).

Gawd, like others i went to a show when Trust was the latest album. Still hope they plays lots off the last album, and the next one...

[quote="Kim_Lianne"] Accidents Will Happen Brilliant Mistake Possession 45 Alison I Want You Stations of the Cross Ascension Day (I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea Watching the Detectives Good Year for the Roses Every Day I Write the Book Oliver's Army Shipbuilding (What's so funny 'bout) Pea...

What a terrific show of the "EC JukeboX" variety!!. . . From the thrilling mad clatter of 'Lipstick Vogue' that kicked-off the set, to the whole-hillside-singalong encore of 'Oliver's Army', Elvis & The Imposters amazed, enthralled and amused. His Holiness is right about the 'give'emth...

johnfoyle wrote:So, who's going?

Yeah, i might go along for a look

Elvis? At The Enmore?

Yeah, i reckon i might go and have a look at that!

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Oh and there's an instrumental bit on The Juliet Letters that is ripped directly from one of the Shostakovich string quartets can't recall which. Ripped? I reckon you’re likely referring to the Shostakovich quote that occurs as the line “…and I was thinking of something you said” is sung in ‘I Thou...

What a very fine thing it is. Fabulous will do.

Thanks martinfoyle for all the MP3 goodies. You are a kind, dear chap.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/song-sung-133-and-diana-krall-is-anything-but-blue/2009/03/26/1237657064553.html After personal tragedy, the singer has found a new contentment, writes Bernard Zuel. It's one big happy gang in this house. Between Elvis and I and our kids, it's just trem...

A fascinating story. I'm loving 'Stella Hurt' - that kicks off side two with a real crunch, but now having read this yarn i'm totally stunned by the song. Thanks John.

Wow, what an astounding album.

Quite simply one of the best records ever made.

Elvis is King.

w. Russell Crowe & The Ordinary Fear Of God !!!! [18/1/06]

Bewdy, bonzer i got a call from my dealer yesterday afternoon... i broke the land speed record to get down the shop and grab what he had. todayworked my way through both discs... an exhilarating ride from the first breath to the final woof! the Pathway demos are amazing, the Nashville gig absolutely...

i'd suggest that when EC isn't spoon-feeding Dexter or burping Frank he'll be giving himself writer's cramp fulfilling his obligation to Simon & Schuster. Can't wait... "How to Play the Guitar, Sing Loudly & Impress Girls...or Boys". Hmmm, how prophetic!!. What's the bet that back ...

Okay. 5ive fAVOURITE e.c. tracks - distinct from the knottier task of nominating the 5 BEST e.c. tracks!

'monkey to man'
'new lace sleeves'
'you tripped at every step'
'expert rites' ( / 'dead letter' [cassidy] )
'when did i stop dreaming?'

...phew, is that 5 already?!!

So anyone heard this? Should I get it? Yes, & yes you really should. And while you're at it get THIS: "The Juliet Letters" Tini Kainrath & StringFizz ORF CD 437 See: http://www.stringfizz.at/index.html http://www.stringfizz.at/cdcover.html Remarkable. In the same year that saw the...

Oh good spotting everyone. . . I really enjoy way EC uses the allusions to (and illusions of) other music in his work, so thanks for all sharing a few new ones. Hmmmm... try this at home: listen to and enjoy 'Broken Promise Land' by Allen & Elvis, then play 'Jump Sturdy' by Dr John Stand back an...

overrated? Naaaaah
masterpiece? Sure.

A great release, both a progression AND departure from the Get Happy, Trust & the country run... neither coming or going! The Rhino re-issue bonus disc gives me even more reason to love "Imperial Bedroom"

an amazing album, among EC's best

i don't need to play it to know how much i still love it