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by Hawksmoor
Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: "The Resurrection of Rust" - 2022 album by Rusty (EC & Allan Mayes)
Replies: 58
Views: 45722

Re: "The Resurrection of Rust" - 2022 album by Rusty (EC & Allan Mayes)

George Harrison always maintained that turning up to a Beatles rehearsal with a new song he’d written was soul-destroying, as he felt he could never compete with John and Paul’s obvious genius. Apparently on many occasions he kept the new song stashed away in his pocket and departed without it neve...
by Hawksmoor
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, Hammersmith Apollo, London, June 23, 2022
Replies: 23
Views: 16429

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Hammersmith Apollo, London, June 23, 2022

Plenty of fans like us will exit the theater after an EC show saying, "Holy shit--he played Suit of Lights/New Lace Sleeves/Poor Napoleon/Night Rally/King Horse!!! (just a few examples). NOBODY exits the theater gushing, "Holy shit--he played "Mr. and Mrs. Hush"! Sure, but that'...
by Hawksmoor
Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:12 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: For The Birds: The Birdsong Project includes new EC track
Replies: 13
Views: 8114

Re: For The Birds: The Birdsong Project includes new EC track

Wow. Among the various one-off/contribution tracks that he's been dropping in the last year or so, this is really something. Superb. Thanks to everyone for the link.
by Hawksmoor
Sun Jun 19, 2022 5:41 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis recording again at Memphis Magnetic Recording Studios, May 2022
Replies: 13
Views: 10030

Re: Elvis recording again at Memphis Magnetic Recording Studios

Elvis has released a YouTube video of a performance of "Here, There and Everywhere" to make Paul McCartney's 80th Birthday. The video is here: k-1wiBzLt2A The video was recorded at Memphis Magnetic Studios, produced by Sebastian Krys and filmed by Toast (Chris Holding). I would strongly s...
by Hawksmoor
Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, Guildhall, Portsmouth, June 19, 2022
Replies: 12
Views: 7490

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Guildhall, Portsmouth, June 19, 2022

Just read on FB Portsmouth and Swansea shows postponed. Pete Thomas is unwell....hope it’s not the dreaded C virus. :( Cards on the table, I hope it is the 'dreaded C virus'. The 'dreaded C virus' is not great, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. On the other hand, the fact that they've cancelled two...
by Hawksmoor
Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:05 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, The Forum, Bath, June 17, 2022
Replies: 14
Views: 5064

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, The Forum, Bath, June 17, 2022

I love that idea Hawks - just can’t see them doing it . As a very amateur guitarist I watch Charlie closely when possible and you cannot underestimate what he brings, honestly! He’s playing fills when Elvis drops out of playing, chords when Elvis does riffs as in Chelsea and Detectives and his solo...
by Hawksmoor
Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:00 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, The Forum, Bath, June 17, 2022
Replies: 14
Views: 5064

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, The Forum, Bath, June 17, 2022

Somebody tweeted about Elvis’ vocal mic. I’m interested to hear what people say about the mix. I wasn't at Bath, but from other dates on the tour I would agree about the sound mix in general. OK, Liverpool was a special case due to a particular technical cock-up. But other than that, I just think (...
by Hawksmoor
Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, Leicester De Montfort Hall, June 14, 2022
Replies: 14
Views: 5354

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Leicester De Montfort Hall, June 14, 2022

Sorry but I don’t think it’s “how much is that doggy”. I’m sure it’s either a kiddies novelty record or something done on a variety TV programme from the late 50s or 60s - it’s definitely not Saint Saens and Carnival of the animals though ! Clutching at straws but there is an old Victorian music ha...
by Hawksmoor
Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:10 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, New Theatre, Oxford, June 16, 2022
Replies: 21
Views: 9466

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, New Theatre, Oxford, June 16, 2022

I’m probably repeating myself but Elvis seems to be in a league of one where other musicians of his era are concerned. Most of them will just appear playing hits to milk the nostalgia market but this year has started with Elvis releasing material of amongst the highest standards of anything he’s do...
by Hawksmoor
Thu Jun 16, 2022 12:36 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC picks his favorite Paul McCartney song
Replies: 3
Views: 2497

Re: EC picks his favorite Paul McCartney song

docinwestchester wrote:Wow that's a fantastic read. EC nails it once again.

I recommend skimming through the entire link. There are some very interesting choices.
Agree on both. Although it will come as no surprise that very few of the others wrote 700+ words :D.
by Hawksmoor
Wed Jun 15, 2022 11:31 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, Leicester De Montfort Hall, June 14, 2022
Replies: 14
Views: 5354

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Leicester De Montfort Hall, June 14, 2022

We heard stories about Larry Wallis’ pet python and Pete’s white Strat with an embossed marijuana lead motif and how Elvis’ grandmother hated the English wrestler and “ The Man We Loved To Hate” Mick MacManus! My Mum was the same - used to cheer Big Daddy and boo Giant Haystacks. I tried to explain...
by Hawksmoor
Wed Jun 15, 2022 5:30 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC, Rod, Keith, and Dionne
Replies: 3
Views: 1832

Re: EC, Rod, Keith, and Dionne

Good article. Fish’n’ Chip paper stuff. And in that sense, there are interesting parallels/ironies about how this kind of stuff plays out in the media/social media, and the reaction we are supposed to have to that. Our attention is directed at the Royal Family/the Jubilee and all its knock-on/gossi...
by Hawksmoor
Wed Jun 15, 2022 12:52 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC, Rod, Keith, and Dionne
Replies: 3
Views: 1832

Re: EC, Rod, Keith, and Dionne

The 'feud' between Elvis and Rod is laughable. It's clearly a case of a newspaper with no sense of humour and desperate for any excuse to print something 'shocking'. It's blindingly obvious from the tweets that Elvis and Rod are two old mates having a bit of banter and taking the piss out of each ot...
by Hawksmoor
Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Aimee Mann talks about Elvis
Replies: 14
Views: 21076

Re: Aimee Mann talks about Elvis

I think the keys to this quote are that she seems to be talking more about early EC, and the wording of "often delivers." For every "Almost Blue" where the emotion is front and center and the lyric crystal clear, there are several other songs where at least one line is written i...
by Hawksmoor
Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:54 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Aimee Mann talks about Elvis
Replies: 14
Views: 21076

Re: Aimee Mann talks about Elvis

It certainly sounds like they might have had a 'difference of opinion' at some point, sure. But I think this is a little disingenuous: 'I spent a lot of time listening to Elvis Costello. At this point, though, I just need a little more emotional connection than Elvis often delivers. The wordplay is ...
by Hawksmoor
Sun Jun 12, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Poll: What's your favorite track on "The Resurrection of Rust"?
Replies: 4
Views: 2314

Re: Poll: What's your favorite track on "The Resurrection of Rust"?

Listened for the first time today, on my walk before the rains set in. I voted for Surrender to the Rhythm. It's one of my favorite Brinsley songs, I love the return of Bob Andrews, and I like both Elvis and Alan taking vocal leads. Same, but also for the thrill of being at the first Look Hear List...
by Hawksmoor
Sun Jun 12, 2022 6:06 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, Manchester Opera House, June 11, 2022
Replies: 16
Views: 7559

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Manchester Opera House, June 11, 2022

Yes, this was easily the best sound so far, that I’ve heard. Funnily the sound dropped out completely 7 or 8 times in Ian Prowse’s set and I thought “Oh, no, here we go again....” The sound team in the interval spent extra time making sure everything was OK - and thankfully it was. Audience was gre...
by Hawksmoor
Sun Jun 12, 2022 3:23 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 10 June 2022
Replies: 23
Views: 8612

Re: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 10 June 2022

It might be a joke about finding it on a b-side. That might have simply been him plugging Defend Vinyl. I’m certain he introduced it at Brighton as being a song he wrote with his brother. I posted in the Brighton thread that this could be Ronan or his brother T Bone Burnett or a host of others. Tha...
by Hawksmoor
Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 10 June 2022
Replies: 23
Views: 8612

Re: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 10 June 2022

Back to the music for a minute. Tipsy Woman sounded fantastic. I hope they record this. Where has he picked this up from? People with obviously better ears than mine suggested that he said something about 'a B-side', but I didn't pick that up. Maybe the B-side for a new single from TBNI, but it fee...
by Hawksmoor
Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 10 June 2022
Replies: 23
Views: 8612

Re: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 10 June 2022

Always the diplomat ... More than 'diplomatic', I'd say. Everyone has a tough gig from time to time, either because they're in a bad place mentally, or because the audience reacts in an unexpected way, or because logistical/mechanical cock-ups occur, whatever. Very, very few bother to write a 600-w...
by Hawksmoor
Sat Jun 11, 2022 8:02 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 10 June 2022
Replies: 23
Views: 8612

Re: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 10 June 2022

Back to the music for a minute. Tipsy Woman sounded fantastic. I hope they record this. Where has he picked this up from? People with obviously better ears than mine suggested that he said something about 'a B-side', but I didn't pick that up. Maybe the B-side for a new single from TBNI, but it fee...
by Hawksmoor
Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:03 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, Manchester Opera House, June 11, 2022
Replies: 16
Views: 7559

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Manchester Opera House, June 11, 2022

No luck with my ticket so thanks Hawksmoor, you can accept any offers you get for your ticket. I would rather give my ticket away than have an empty seat....or swap for a pack of the EC picks????? Ha! In Wetherspoons on Deansgate (Moon Under the Water) from around 5:30 tonight if you fancy a pre-gi...
by Hawksmoor
Sat Jun 11, 2022 7:00 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 10 June 2022
Replies: 23
Views: 8612

Re: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 10 June 2022

Were you upstairs or down Hawksmoor? Lots of people left from upstairs. I really couldn’t understand why people kept shouting out after the microphone was changed. Drunken fools spoiling it for others. I was really looking forward to Mr Crescent and what could have been a beautiful transition from ...
by Hawksmoor
Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:23 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Imposters, Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, June 10, 2022
Replies: 12
Views: 5589

Re: Elvis & The Imposters, Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, June 10, 2022

A friend who was there said the sound was appalling with people walking out. Massively exaggerated - see the other thread about Liverpool. There was a minor issue with the sound that was easily sorted out about half-an-hour in. A few drunk idiots (some of whom hadn't even paid for their tickets) de...