Elvis Costello Fan Forum

How major is major? :lol: “Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them. With Major Major it had been all three. Even among men lacking all distinction he inevitably stood out as a man lacking more distinction than all the rest, and people w...

Is Elvis still doing the 17 minute band introduction version of Everyday I write the book?

How major is major?

But I’m different now - The Jam

For many serious music journalists a new “proper” Elvis album is a big deal.

I’ve been wondering if his recent health scare has perversely increased his profile.

I popped to the gym at lunchtime today and they played I Wanna Be Loved whilst I was having a run.

It was the normal radio edit on the playlist but it was still a (nice) shock!

Let me be there - Olivia Newton John

They don’t understand - Sham 69

I’m your man - Wham!

Thanks.

How was Elvis’ voice?

It’ll be interesting to hear how “I do like to be beside the seaside” was inserted into Clubland!

Do nothing - The Specials

Brodsky wrote:Frankly, when I originally looked at the fall tour schedule, I found it curious that a number of shows were scheduled for 2 nights (or 3 nights) in a row. Given EC's health issues earlier this year, I would think he'd ease back into touring.

I agree - I made this point in another thread.

Here’s where the story ends - The Sundays

Live to tell - Madonna

In the street today - The Jam

Dead end street - The Kinks

stricttime81 wrote:They should pass legislation outlawing the use of the phrase "angry young man" in EC reviews.

I’m sure we could compile a list of lazy journalistic phrases...

This is a great interview. It was really interesting to read the references in the last two paragraphs about archived material. Elvis surely knows the level of interest amongst fans. I would hope that there is material released in some guise. There are plenty of ways in which this could be done - it...

Be young be foolish be happy - The Tams

There is always something there to remind me - Sandie Shaw

You do something to me - Paul Weller

jmm wrote:Band intros during eiwtb

I realised that, but 17 minutes!!!!!

Boy about town - The Jam

17 minutes of Everyday I write the book?

I’m presuming the fast version of Can you hear me is actually High Fidelity.

All over the world - ELO