Elvis Costello Fan Forum

That's how it always starts. Then later there's running and screaming.


Or is that Jurassic Park?

Well I didn't vote for her.

Welcome! Which CD is it you listen to everyday?

The theme tune from the Avengers came up fairly frequently (no, not that one)

Ooff Maybe he's trying to turn it into a protest song by making it sound so bad, like Hendrix's 'Star Spangled Banner'.

Yes, that's what I'm going to tell myself.

This crept up on me, I didn't even know he was working on a solo record so I haven't got round to hearing it yet. Wondering if anyone on the board has? http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/may/10/paul-buchanan-lost-blue-nile Engineered by the son of Blue Nile producer Calum Malcolm, Mid Air was most...

"Peter Pan & the Basingstoke Carers"

Could be just the latest in a long line of aliases for MacManus & co.?

I think you mean Saturday 7th July VG. That'd make it a nice birthday treat for me

What else is in that medley? (Sounds like it could be every song from the Basement Tapes at that length)

Who's that other bloke, did Ross have a sidekick in those days? I wonder if Elvis tried to sell him a car?

It was a great night out. Met VG, BWAP, Sulky and Roofdog for the first time (hope you and the BWAP got that final pint or three in, Mitre?) The details are a little hazy... We went to the Baron of Beef, then tried the Mitre once the Baron kicked us out but no dice. I think it was outside the Mitre...

One of the things I forgot to mention was that there was someone who "stormed" the stage very early in the show. He got onto the stage but was soon caught before he got to Elvis. It was odd. Oh yeah, that was weird, it looked like he was dressed exactly like the stagehands/security guys a...

http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Whats-on-leisure/Choice/Elvis-Costello-24052012.htm wrote:Career highlights such as Shipbuilding or God Give Me Strength could spin into view alongside hidden gems from the Costello songbook like Town Cryer

Unusual choice there of "career highlight" 'God Give Me Strength' vs "hidden gem" 'Town Cryer'.

They're a very friendly lot: they even let my friend who isn't a forum member join the circle last night (some say standards are slipping). Sounds good ! Thought there might be a secret password, special handshake, a "wear a carnation and stand under a clock", or a "nudge,nudge,wink,...

I think it's only fair it should be another ex-member of the Neighbours cast.

They're a very friendly lot: they even let my friend who isn't a forum member join the circle last night (some say standards are slipping).

Here's hoping they sort the sound out before we get there tonight. Who else is going? The usual crowd will be there again, including Verbal, Sulky Lad, Natasha, The Roofdog (if he can get a ticket), and myself and (I think) So Lacklustre I won't be there tonight unfortunately, I'm not being allowed...

I was hoping we'd get the Happy medley at the end but apart from that can't complain at all about the setlist we got.

sheeptotheslaughter wrote:My lot are meeting at Liverpool St for 6. I am trying to get them to head for the Goat. We normally go the other tube station though.

It looks walkable from Gloucester Road, which is easier to get to than High St Ken.

Well, it's not as if he finishes any earlier. Nearly missed me train in Manchester...

http://www.taylor-walker.co.uk/pub-food/goat-kensington/pid-C3052 wrote:Our range of drinks includes cask ale

Sold! I should be able to drop in at some point.

verbal gymnastics wrote: I think I managed to persuade Neil. and little triggers before the show to come to the RAH on Thursday. After last night I'd be amazed if they didn't!

Are you going to both RAH dates, VG?

Me! Can't wait.

I'll put my seal of approval on this one too, me and my wife will be there.

Don't count on it indeed. I'd recommend a souwester and inflatable dinghy over an umbrella at the moment.