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by oldhamer
Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .
Replies: 1635
Views: 2449788

Re: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .

Thanks for linking to my blog John!

It's not MLAR that's relationship strengthening though, it's KOA. It just happens that (goodness knows why) the person who put the Indoor Fireworks video on Youtube set it to the MLAR album cover.

Hope you liked my blog though :)
by oldhamer
Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis (solo), Birmingham (UK), June 21, 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 16226

Re: Elvis (solo), Birmingham (UK), June 21, 2010

I was there as well. It's only the second time I've seen EC live. The other time was with the Brodsky's last year, so it was fantastic to see just him with a few guitars. A really impressive show. Loved all of it, just trying to think of some highlights. "Either Side of the Same Town" show...
by oldhamer
Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:37 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Who has the rights to Costello's Lyrics?
Replies: 3
Views: 6555

Who has the rights to Costello's Lyrics?

Hello all, My mum works for an organisation called the "Admiral Nurses" who give support to those who care for family members with dementia. She was hoping to use some of the lyrics from "Veronica" as part of some promotional stuff. Who would she have to contact to get permission...
by oldhamer
Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Spectacle season 2
Replies: 211
Views: 176623

Re: Spectacle season 2

Thanks for the information chaps. Even if it comes as a bit of a bummer :(

Can we get the Beeb to pay for the rights to show it? After all, isn't this what we pay our license fee for? *shakes fist*
by oldhamer
Sat Jan 09, 2010 5:24 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Spectacle season 2
Replies: 211
Views: 176623

Re: Spectacle season 2

For those in the UK, does anyone know when (or if) season 2 will be aired? The first season was on Channel 4, but they shunted it around the late-night slots. Have they bought the second season rights, and said when they'll be showing them?
by oldhamer
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Fantasy Football 2009/10
Replies: 18
Views: 20908

Re: Fantasy Football 2009/10

Hullo there!

I've got a team on there already so have joined the League.

Currently on 139 points which (I think) puts me sixth - I hope I take those points with me when they add me to the League!
by oldhamer
Tue May 26, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Nick Lowe Dates
Replies: 70
Views: 79368

Re: Nick Lowe Dates

I shouldn't even reply to that nonsense - it's all a matter of taste, bla, bla, and of course I refute all three counts - but the guitarist bit is laughable. He's an extremely good guitarist in terms of phrasing, tone, expressiveness. Take a guitarist to see him and see what they say. I am not a gu...
by oldhamer
Mon May 25, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Nick Lowe Dates
Replies: 70
Views: 79368

Re: Nick Lowe Dates

I was in Holmfirth too. A really excellent show from Nick. The best gig I've seen since, well, the last Nick Lowe gig I saw at the Southbank Centre eighteen months ago. Long Limbed Girl was really good, as was When I Write the Book; dang it, it was all brilliant. It was the first time I'd seen Ron S...
by oldhamer
Thu May 07, 2009 8:34 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Brodskys U.K. tour '09 -some jumbled thoughts - 10 years ago today
Replies: 12
Views: 22241

Re: Elvis/Brodskys U.K. tour -some jumbled images and thoughts

I saw the gig at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham. I did see John Foyle there, I recognised you from the photos you've posted on here. But I didn't have the courage to say hi :oops: It was the first time I've seen EC after being a lifelong fan, so it was exciting just to see him. I would have rather ...
by oldhamer
Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:00 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: David Ackles
Replies: 0
Views: 3566

David Ackles

Hello all, On Amazon a few months ago there was a 2/3 CD set of the complete David Ackles. EC had written liner notes for it. I was going to add it to my Christmas list, but it seems to have disappeared completely from amazon uk. I'm pretty sure I didn't imagine it, so does anyone know where it's go...
by oldhamer
Thu Nov 01, 2007 2:51 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Mojo - December issue on sale November 1st
Replies: 45
Views: 45248

Doesn't he say in the liner notes to the expanded GCW that "I used to quit once a week in those days, still do" ?

It's just something he's going through (hopefully).
by oldhamer
Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:35 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Song Titles Game - Part II
Replies: 23578
Views: 16467199

From Head to Toe - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (and EC of course)
by oldhamer
Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: New Gig Thread
Replies: 1699
Views: 1990844

Am seeing Nick Lowe in London on the 23rd and John Hiatt in Manchester on the 30th. It's going to be a good couple of weeks 8)
by oldhamer
Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:38 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis solo in Macomb, IL, Oct. 15, 2007
Replies: 22
Views: 21993

sweetest punch wrote:Costello established himself in the music industry as one of the most prominent and influential guitarists
Hmmm..
by oldhamer
Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Bajofondo - Fairly Right (con Elvis Costello)
Replies: 19
Views: 19781

"impassioned" sounds like one of those euphemisms, doesn't it? :?
by oldhamer
Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Hilarious Elvis debate on youtube
Replies: 32
Views: 29943

I've had computer problems, so haven't been on in a bit. But I usually just follow the discussions rather than contribute. I just stand in awe of all of your wit and wisdom. Bad excuse I know... :D
by oldhamer
Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:15 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: 20 best and worst singers of all-time
Replies: 61
Views: 67685

trying to think of artists not mentioned yet....I love Paul Carrack's voice. And Nick Lowe's now, he's rather soulful. And I've never liked Thom Yorke's voice, though I realise that's heresy in certain quarters. It's just too whiney for me.
by oldhamer
Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:05 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: New Nick Lowe album
Replies: 79
Views: 57779

I think as mood once said, it's Nick Lowe cheese, so it's good cheese. :D
by oldhamer
Wed May 23, 2007 4:34 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Universal Music Acquires Early Elvis Costello Catalog/compilations , 2007
Replies: 150
Views: 146933

Don't see what the problem is now :oops: :lol:

And anyway, it's not my fault I'm an ignorant tosser. Is it? :wink:
by oldhamer
Fri May 18, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Universal Music Acquires Early Elvis Costello Catalog/compilations , 2007
Replies: 150
Views: 146933

Well....it's not his fault he's an ignorant tosser. Is it?
by oldhamer
Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis's best look!
Replies: 6
Views: 8275

I'd go for the Brutal Youth look myself. Elvis looked almost, well, normal.
by oldhamer
Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:44 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: New look Elvis?
Replies: 7
Views: 11470

I'm guessing he'll have found some grotesque hat that he thinks looks trendy. As long as it's not a porkpie or a cowboy hat I don't mind.

Having the names of his kids tattooed on his forehead would be funny though.
by oldhamer
Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: My Aim Is True 30th anniversary deluxe reissue
Replies: 104
Views: 94407

Do we think that EC will write some liner notes for Rock and Roll music (etc) to go with Girls Girls Girls and his other reissue notes? Or will we have to wait until the autobiography's out...?
by oldhamer
Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Wake up you footy fans!!!
Replies: 4653
Views: 2707095

Argh. Steve McClaren is a pillock :x
by oldhamer
Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Song Titles Game - Part II
Replies: 23578
Views: 16467199

"Babylon's Burning" - I think that's the Ruts, it's too late for me to be bothered to check I'm afraid :-(