Elvis Costello Fan Forum

EC: "So how ya been? It's good to be back. We're so pleased to be here in Forest Hills and not in Forest Lawn. On the way here we were trying to think what songs would be appropriate for a night like tonight. My early career on the pro tennis circuit has gone unrecorded in song. So we thought ...

Arbogast wrote:Gotta admit, the set list isn't wowing me...as I'd expected given the shortened set time on this tour. The Gettysburg set, on the other hand....

So glad he did the warm up in Gettysburg. Small theatre 30 miles away. Thank you, Elvis.

so mine shipped on the 16th from Batavia, IL. Four days later, it's made it all the way to Chicago! Delviery expected by the 25th, 9 days after it was shipped. I'm sure it will be in pristine condition.

Will this ever end?

Saw this show May 12th in DC, 2nd row center. One of the best ever.

The poll question we really want is Are we not all collector scum in this forum? Yes No :lol: I certainly am. I don't think there will be 4 new songs, I think I waited in line and bought them last month and I don't really have a working turntable. So I'd like not to be messed around when it comes t...

This whole 7 inch box set has been one massive f**kup. I wish I hadn't ordered it.

A little surprised at all the excitement over this mini-tour. Given the co-headline setup, EC's set is sure to be short and greatest-hits-y, and I'd imagine he and the Imps will be the opening band on half the dates. I particularly expect that to be the case in NYC, Blondie's (and my) hometown, and...

This sort of unboxing video shows the back cover of the EP and it suggests there may be more to come under the "Purse" rubric.....hard to tell...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGCSUQBX3Kw

Dave

Get Happy!!
The Juliet Letters
Imperial Bedroom
King of America
This Year's Model



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cwr wrote:
FWIW, I also think National Ransom is a late period EC masterpiece, and I think that if you hold up LN & NR together they are two arguments for the strength of 21st Century Costello's artistic output.

Well said.

Dave

docinwestchester wrote:

sulky lad wrote: VG and I have observed Elvis pull them out during songs where they seem to have irritated him or put him off . Did he use them on this Look Now tour ?

Not in Asbury Park.

no, did not see them this tour.

isn't that first photo from a Detour show?

Someone who sees him after show must politely broach the subject. He must be hearing the rumblings by now. I never noticed anything horrible before first night Imperial Chambers 2016 Atlantic City....and i reiterate March 2018 was PERFECT in the three different spots i sat over three different nigh...

bronxapostle wrote:

FAVEHOUR wrote:

bronxapostle wrote:As long as we are speaking of these no longer seen, no more ROBBY, right? Or my beloved archrival PADDY!!

Saw Robbie at one of the shows.

Good to hear....and is he guitar tech???

No he is tour manager

bronxapostle wrote:As long as we are speaking of these no longer seen, no more ROBBY, right? Or my beloved archrival PADDY!!

Saw Robbie at one of the shows.

There is a consistent problem with the bass and drums being way too loud. It depends on where you sit, people always say it's fine in the balcony or way back by the sound desk. But if you're in the first 10 rows, it's a problem. I found the mix better this tour than last, but two of my seats were ba...

"68" ????!!

Thanks for the terrific YouTube clips. Just a couple of questions given that these are the first clips I’ve watched. Firstly has Elvis ditched wearing hats full time? I noticed it at the London show but that wasn’t a full gig as such. Also previous footage I’ve seen only showed the ladies front and...

Nice that they filmed the performances in a concert setting rather than a stale studio.

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it was The Wind Cries Mary....I fixed my earlier post. read AN’s post as saying, let me confirm that, Y and not Z? So i said sorry, you’re right it was Z
Confused enough? It’s been a long weekend and I am dragging
Dave

The songs done after Alison this time were bits of Living A Little, Laughing A Little, Crosstown Traffic, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, and Somewhere. Just to double check: "Crosstown Traffic" rather than "The Wind Cries Mary"? Yes you’re right AN. Thank you. Corrected for posterity

He also did a bit of You’ve Been Cheatin’ at the end of Alison

Dave

Just got back from the show. Here’s the set list to the best of my recollection: This Year's Girl Honey, Are You Straight or Are You Blind? Clubland [with "I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside"] Don't Look Now Burnt Sugar Is So Bitter Green Shirt Photographs Can Lie [with "The Look of ...

Great
We just landed after a three hour flight delay