Elvis Costello Fan Forum

I'd take the live version of "Just About Glad" from the Costello-Nieve live boxset over the studio version. The lyrics are sung with much more passion & humour on the live version. EC sounds like he's really enjoying himself singing it.

I was having a discussion with my wife the other day about how very few of other favourite singers (e.g. EC, Nick Cave, Radiohead, Bjork) have any songs with the words "I love you" in. The only EC example we could think of was the "P.P.S.I.L.O.V.E.Y.O.U" thing on The Loved Ones. ...

1. Man Out of Time
2. In the Darkest Place
3. Riot Act
4. Why Can't a Man Stand Alone
5. Clowntime is Over

Phew, that was really difficult!

comedians Frank Skinner, Harry Hill & Harry Enfield are all big fans.

Wow. That looks fantastic.
if it not's a stupid question (and it probably is) how can I get a copy of those discs?
I have quite a bit of EC live stuff to trade if that's the right way of doing it.

I was just wondering if anyone out there could give me some info on who did the original versions of certain songs that Elvis has covered. I own the Good Years for the Roses compilation which I love. Isn't it about time someone released a volume 2 of that? Or has anyone on this list created their ow...

the angels wanna wear my red panties

My Science Fiction Twin

the lyric that goes "they asked how in the world he does all these things & he answered 'superbly' "
And the fact that the title reminds me of my favourite author Philip K Dick (Elvis is also a fan).


Stranger In The House

just checked my copy of King of America and yep, you're spot on.
thanks for the info.

I was reading a website about Earl Palmer, legendary drummer who played on all the best known songs by Eddie Cochran, Little Richard, Ray Charles & a host of others. Anyway, it said on the website [ http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Earl_Palmer.html ] that he'd played with Elvis Costello. I d...

thought that some of you might be interested in this......

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1. Man Out of Time
2. Lipstick Vogue
3. Why Can't a Man Stand Alone
4. Radio Radio
5. I Want You
6. Riot Act
7. In the Darkest Place
8. Couldn't Call It Unexpected #4
9. The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes
10. New Lace Sleeves

1. The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes 2. Lipstick Vogue 3. New Lace Sleeves 4. Why Can't a Man Stand Alone 5. Radio Radio 6. Beyond Belief 7. I Want You 8. I'll wear It Proudly 9. All This Useless Beauty 10. Hoover Factory 11. Big Tears 12. Pills & Soap 13. Tokyo Storm Warning 14. God Give Me St...

Neil wrote: and I also think the verse melody "He thought he was the king of America..." sounds like the strings break in a Marvin Gaye song - I can't remember which, but I can hear it now in my head. never noticed that before but yes, it's exactly the same first notes as the string melody...

first one that's springs to mind is the "oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh" bit at the end of the middle eight of Blue Chair which is a direct lift of the "oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh" bit at the end of the middle eight on "Anna (Go To Him)" by Arthur Alexander (also covered by the Beatles)

Looking forward very much to going to see Roger in Manchester in October. Saw him a few years ago at the Jazz Cafe in Camden and I can highly recommend it as a night out. He sings & plays brilliantly (but then you already knew that) but he also has a good line in onstage chat & banter.

all from the same song..... "now you've got yourself a brand new occupation every fleeting thought is a pearl and beautiful people stampede to the doorway of the funniest f**ker in the world" I love the way he sings f**ker too! "trapped in the House of the Perpetual sucker where bitte...

Oh cool, I've just realised that The Bells is the last track on disc 2 of my "Best of Laura Nyro" cd. Never noticed that before because I've only really ever listened to disc 1. Anyway I'm listening to it now, thanks for the tip. Has anyone else got that Good Year for the Roses CD with all...

can't believe nobody's mentioned It Tears Me Up yet! and Sleepless Nights (the G.Parsons tribute album version or the live version with Emmylou) Is Really Mystified a cover? here's my top 10................. What's So Funny Bout PL&U Nothing at the End of the Rainbow I Just Don't Know What to Do...

I think River in Reverse may well be my favourite EC album since All this useless Beauty.
Favourite track: Freedom for the Stallion

I quite liked the film, it was silly & weird.

Just one question, is there any EC connection to the film apart from the character's name? Are the filmmakers EC fans or was it just an enormous coincidence?

if anyone has the Ef Barzley version of the song on Mp3 then please could they email it to me. Thank you.
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I just wanted to say that I leeeeeeerve I Stand Accused.

1. Why Can't A Man Stand Alone? (one of my favourite songs from one of my favourite albums, you people must be nuts!) the next 4 are all brilliant songs that are only on this list because the albums they're on are so outstandingly fab. 2. Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind? 3. B Movie 4. The L...

1. Man Out Of Time 2. Lipstick Vogue 3. Riot Act 4. The Other End Of The Telescope 5. New Lace Sleeves 6. I’m Your Toy 7. In The Darkest Place 8. Oliver’s Army 9. Couldn’t Call It Unexpected no. 4 10. I Hope You’re Happy Now 11. Shipbuilding 12. The Birds Will Still Be Singing 13. Sulky Girl 14. Wat...