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by buzz
Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:48 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .
Replies: 1635
Views: 2468653

Re: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .

I've just seen Ode to Joy on Netflix with Martin Freeman. It was a delight when Jackson Monk and Rowe played as part of the soundtrack. What a song!
by buzz
Sun Oct 03, 2021 5:55 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
Replies: 746
Views: 901544

Re: Elvis when you least expect it

Posters, including Elvis, from today's Guardian online:

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesig ... n-pictures
by buzz
Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Do you have a favorite EC concert?
Replies: 60
Views: 97246

Re: Do you have a favorite EC concert?

I was sharing some memories with another forum member about the gig at Hemel Hempstead Pavilion 40 years ago tonight. It was only my 3rd Elvis gig after seeing two lacklustre performances in Birmingham, one only days earlier where he had gone through the motions, one encore and off. Now more than 70...
by buzz
Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
Replies: 746
Views: 901544

Re: Elvis when you least expect it

How about this from today's Guardian/Observer. Maybe, Alan Johnson, some things are better ignored!

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... s-costello
by buzz
Sat Jul 06, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
Replies: 746
Views: 901544

Re: Elvis when you least expect it

Hard to know if it’s romantic or creepy, or just both, like the song.
by buzz
Fri Jul 05, 2019 4:55 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
Replies: 746
Views: 901544

Re: Elvis when you least expect it

I’ve just see trailer to new film Only You. Has EC song playing throughout!

https://www.curzonartificialeye.com/onl ... urzongroup
by buzz
Wed Jan 23, 2019 5:17 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
Replies: 746
Views: 901544

Re: Elvis when you least expect it

I can't find mention of it here but I've just watched The Trip with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, series 3 (in Spain) episode 2. Brydon sings 'Toldeo" in a Costello-like way and Coogan gives 'Oliver's Army' a blast - neither very good but great fun.
by buzz
Tue Oct 30, 2018 12:26 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Freakonomics interview with Stephen Dubner 27th October 2018
Replies: 1
Views: 7019

Freakonomics interview with Stephen Dubner 27th October 2018

I came across this discussion on creativity. Revealing whilst also remaining opaque. Very Elvis.

http://freakonomics.com/podcast/elvis-costello/
by buzz
Fri Jul 28, 2017 12:07 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis hints at new release: Lupe-O-Tone's vinyl singles
Replies: 85
Views: 101322

Re: Elvis hints at new release: Lupe-O-Tone's vinyl singles

Mine arrived today safe and sound. Any idea why he likes the 10 inch format recently? Is this a sonic, technical or aesthetic decision?
by buzz
Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:54 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: 'Bright Blue Times' - vinyl single - 500 on sale at latest shows, June 2017
Replies: 34
Views: 48325

Re: 'Bright Blue Times' - vinyl single - 500 on sale at latest shows, June 2017

This is 1983 all over again but then it was Pills & Soap. The general election in the UK was underway. There were stories of limited numbers being available in red vinyl should Labour win the election. Look out how that turned out! Maybe he's predicting the result ahead of time. 500 copies!! Thi...
by buzz
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Henley, 7 July 2016
Replies: 65
Views: 63708

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Henley, 7 July 2016

In the interest of accuracy, 'She' was solo on acoustic guitar and not piano. Just to add some flavour. The festival set up was quite magical with actors in costumes parading around the walkway areas and everyone promenading in their finest. The tents were of high quality, not to mention the toilets...
by buzz
Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:07 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Henley, 7 July 2016
Replies: 65
Views: 63708

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Henley, 7 July 2016

What a remarkable gig that was so entertaining. Elvis played with energy and drive as if his life depended in it. Seeing the make up if the audience I was unsure if this was going to work but guess what, the crowd were up for it, lubricated by some expensive bubbly. He launched into 'hits' and they ...
by buzz
Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Henley, 7 July 2016
Replies: 65
Views: 63708

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Henley, 7 July 2016

I'll be there for what should be a fascinating night. Great set list from last night should influence tonight, hopefully EC will be in an uncompromising mood and play some blistering versions. Can't wait.
by buzz
Tue Apr 19, 2016 4:27 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis solo, London (UK), May 2016
Replies: 66
Views: 78682

Re: Elvis solo, London (UK), May 2016

On the theme of Eurovision. Maybe Elvis should throw in a tribute to the song contest of all song contests on the 14th. I suggest 'Waterloo' sung to the tune and in the manner of 'I Want You'. It might just work. :wink:
by buzz
Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Henley, 7 July 2016
Replies: 65
Views: 63708

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Henley, 7 July 2016

I have tickets for Lawn B, now to sort out the dress code. Hope EC wears his tux.
by buzz
Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Henley, 7 July 2016
Replies: 65
Views: 63708

Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Henley, 7 July 2016

Just to say that I'll be doing what I can to get a ticket for Henley. Only 30 mins from my front door and he's unlikely to play a gig closer. The black tie thing goes against my principles of a dress code but for him, I'll waive my objection. Songs such as 'Black Tie in the Sunset' and 'Down Among t...
by buzz
Sat Oct 17, 2015 4:05 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Guardian interview , 17 Oct. '15
Replies: 2
Views: 5782

Re: Guardian interview , 17 Oct. '15

It's worth going on to read the comments that readers leave about the article and EC in general. There is plenty of support across the range of his career but sometimes his critics refer to personal comments, like his tone of voice or to absurdities that that his songs lack "heart and soul"...
by buzz
Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve plays Elvis , London Oct. 12th 2015/Chris Difford digs Elvis book
Replies: 45
Views: 43479

Re: Steve Nieve plays Elvis , London Oct. 12th 2015

I will be there and look forward to meeting up with you all.
by buzz
Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Beyond Belief: A Tribute to Elvis Costello, out Jan 27 2015
Replies: 24
Views: 24362

Re: Beyond Belief: A Tribute to Elvis Costello, out Jan 27 2015

I don't like mysteries when it comes to EC releases so, can anyone tell me what the neon orange and blue CD sleeve contains, in front of TYM? Not something I've come across before. Thanks.
by buzz
Sat Jun 27, 2015 4:33 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Replies: 57
Views: 74299

Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June

Maybe it is no surprise that the theme of leavings, endings and sadness in the songs he chose, should be so prominent on the last night of a tour. However as his career continues this becomes more poignant with each year passing and we all get a year older. A terrific show that he put a lot in to (y...
by buzz
Thu Jun 25, 2015 1:03 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June
Replies: 57
Views: 74299

Re: Elvis Solo, Basingstoke, Friday 26th June

I'll be there too and try and make it for 7 to catch up with you all. I've not met any of you before so if you see me looking around in puzzlement, invite me over.
by buzz
Thu Jun 11, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Happy 50th birthday to John Foyle
Replies: 15
Views: 22453

Re: Happy 50th birthday to John Foyle

Thanks for all your hard work John. Enjoy a great gig tonight.
by buzz
Sat Sep 27, 2014 4:09 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis on Swedish chat show , Sept 26 2014
Replies: 12
Views: 14350

Re: Elvis on Swedish chat show , Sept 26 2014

Great interview and performance. The "breaking" in his voice when speaking of not being able to sing his songs for his father was very moving.
by buzz
Sun Apr 06, 2014 5:40 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: "Party Party" on TV - December 1982
Replies: 5
Views: 8449

Re: "Party Party" on TV - December 1982

I know EC has always disowned this song but I have always liked it. Film was rubbish.