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by Goon Squad
Fri Apr 22, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve plays the UK, July 2022
Replies: 19
Views: 9531

Re: Steve Nieve plays Elvis Costello / “Stories of Love”, UK, July 2022

verbal gymnastics wrote:The Sutton show is solely Steve 8)

..........but you might catch me humming in the background! :oops:
by Goon Squad
Fri Apr 22, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Steve Nieve plays the UK, July 2022
Replies: 19
Views: 9531

Re: Steve Nieve plays Elvis Costello, July 2022

verbal gymnastics wrote:I’m in!
...........and me !!!
by Goon Squad
Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: London meet up - Saturday 21st May
Replies: 15
Views: 9692

Re: London meet up - Saturday 21st May

It would be great to see you. We have people that travel a long long distance but those more local stay until around 8pm. Soemtimes as far afield as Deal,and Southend on Sea !! :roll: :wink: Whatever happened to those Scandinavians anyway? :shock: :shock: ...........and even Gravesend ! :shock:
by Goon Squad
Fri Feb 11, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .
Replies: 1635
Views: 2468772

Re: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .

In Morrison’s supermarket yesterday when I heard EC’s “The Beat” coming over the sound system! I couldn’t believe my ears! :shock:
It was followed up by Billy Ocean, When The Going gets Tough !!! How bizarre ! :?
by Goon Squad
Sun Jan 23, 2022 2:53 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: London meet up - Saturday 22nd January
Replies: 27
Views: 16177

Re: London meet up - Saturday 22nd January

A great afternoon was had by all ! Many thanks to VG for organising ! It was great to see everyone and have a catch-up! 8)
by Goon Squad
Sun Jan 02, 2022 12:07 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Boy Named If, new album by Elvis & The Imposters, January 14, 2022
Replies: 495
Views: 695113

Re: The Boy Named If, new album by Elvis & The Imposters, January 14, 2022

I too am really looking forward to this - but I have to confess I'm surprised at the fact that 'Paint the Red Rose Blue' has been released as a lead track for radio play. We all know Elvis is a fantastic writer of sad songs, but I don't think this one scales his usual heights. That's not to say it'...
by Goon Squad
Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Boy Named If, new album by Elvis & The Imposters, January 14, 2022
Replies: 495
Views: 695113

Re: The Boy Named If, new album by Elvis & The Imposters, January 14, 2022

i'm old enough to recall being required to use a fountain pen, even long, tapered pens with nibs you could insert and dip in ink. and i'm a leftie. many were forced to 'switch' because of a strange, inordinate reaction to being left handed -- this would be late '50s, canada. then, when i was in my ...
by Goon Squad
Wed Dec 22, 2021 3:37 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis at Royal Variety Performance, November 18, 2021
Replies: 51
Views: 31308

Re: Elvis at Royal Variety Performance, November 18, 2021

sheeptotheslaughter wrote:For those who dont know Elvis was bumped up the order on TV and was on second top on the bill. Pesky Ed Sheeran :D :D
.......and quite right too ! 8)
by Goon Squad
Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis at Royal Variety Performance, November 18, 2021
Replies: 51
Views: 31308

Re: Elvis at Royal Variety Performance, November 18, 2021

https://www.google.be/amp/s/www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/bbc-itv-channel-4-confirm-22345515.amp[b] BBC, ITV, Channel 4 confirm Christmas TV schedule including Call the Midwife and Bake Off[/b] The Royal Variety Performance will be on ITV at 7.30pm on December 19, with music from Ed Sheera...
by Goon Squad
Sun Nov 21, 2021 5:37 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Boy If - album playback 19th November
Replies: 24
Views: 13638

Re: The Boy If - album playback 19th November

Sounds like a brilliant afternoon! So what were your thoughts on the new songs that you heard, guys? A very special event in every way and one that will live in the memory forever. An excellent report above from VG which I can’t really add to..........I’m still in a daze from it ! As for the new so...
by Goon Squad
Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:19 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis at Royal Variety Performance, November 18, 2021
Replies: 51
Views: 31308

Re: Elvis at Royal Variety Performance, November 18, 2021

migdd wrote:
Dr. Luther wrote:
sweetest punch wrote:Image

Who's the talent?

Two out of three ladies have their eyes squarely on EC. 8)
........they know! :wink:
by Goon Squad
Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Boy Named If, new album by Elvis & The Imposters, January 14, 2022
Replies: 495
Views: 695113

Re: The Boy Named If, new album by Elvis & The Imposters, January 14, 2022

Top balcony wrote:
Goon Squad wrote:The winners have been contacted.Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!! 8)
and have asked VG to join me:
Wow - fantastic, congratulations. Hope one of you is seriously both stellar at shorthand.
VG is...........that’s the only reason I invited him! :wink:
by Goon Squad
Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:22 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Boy Named If, new album by Elvis & The Imposters, January 14, 2022
Replies: 495
Views: 695113

Re: The Boy Named If, new album by Elvis & The Imposters, January 14, 2022

The UK store says "an album playback event, including a live Q&A with Elvis Costello" will be held in London on November 19. https://shopuk.elviscostello.com/ The winners have been contacted. I’m not one of them but I know a man who is! Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!! 8) Absolutely buzzing to w...
by Goon Squad
Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis at Royal Variety Performance, November 18, 2021
Replies: 51
Views: 31308

Re: Elvis at Royal Variety Performance, November 18, 2021

verbal gymnastics wrote:A few of the forum members have had some serious ticket upgrades - being moved from £55 restricted view seats to £375 plus seats in the stalls.
Yeah, but I still think there may be an enormous tv camera between me and the stage! :roll:
Time will tell..............
by Goon Squad
Sun Sep 26, 2021 5:04 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Famous Elvis fans
Replies: 8
Views: 6097

Re: Famous Elvis fans

Phil Jupitus, Alison Moyet, and Jeremy Vine. :wink:
Not exactly World Superstars but proper EC fans none the less.
by Goon Squad
Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Paddy Callaghan RIP
Replies: 8
Views: 10079

Re: Paddy Callaghan RIP

EC has posted another truly touching obituary. Paddy was proper old school, as helpful as possible, but always looking after “his man” as number one priority. Only came into contact with him a few times when he was always “hard but fair”, although he did have that special “look” that came out someti...
by Goon Squad
Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis’ Mam
Replies: 16
Views: 19209

Re: Elvis’ Mam

Such sad news, but what a wonderful obituary. :cry:
RIP Lillian
by Goon Squad
Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis’ Mam
Replies: 16
Views: 19209

Elvis’ Mam

Very sad news. Elvis’ Mam has passed away. :cry:
by Goon Squad
Fri Aug 21, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Song Titles Game - Part II
Replies: 23582
Views: 16777215

Re: Song Titles Game - Part II

I'm Not A Fool.......Cockney Rejects
by Goon Squad
Fri Aug 21, 2020 5:09 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Brutal Youth limited edition 2LP gatefold red vinyl
Replies: 14
Views: 26430

Re: Brutal Youth limited edition 2LP gatefold red vinyl

I bought the red vinyl version from Amazon only to receive an email Tuesday saying they were finding it difficult to obtain. Maybe I will end up with the normal version. When the album was originally released I was looking after my eldest daughter and she was about 8 at the time. She was up early i...
by Goon Squad
Fri Aug 21, 2020 2:55 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Song Titles Game - Part II
Replies: 23582
Views: 16777215

Re: Song Titles Game - Part II

This Is Not A Song.......The Frank and Walters






( ............you see, I'm still around, just been exceptionally busy ! :wink: )
by Goon Squad
Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:31 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Happier Musical Hour Live Stream concert, April 29, 2020
Replies: 6
Views: 9489

Re: Happier Musical Hour Live Stream concert, April 29, 2020

That was excellent! Very interesting.
Great songs,great stories.
They should do some shows together!
by Goon Squad
Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Nick Lowe and his son Roy play PLU and new songs from home
Replies: 5
Views: 8977

Re: Nick Lowe and his son Roy play PLU and new songs from home

Fantastic! What with this, Steve and Elvis we really are being spoilt at the moment! Also his son’s drumming is brilliantly natural!
The other thing I noticed is how much the slowed down PLU sounds like “If not for you” by George Harrison! Uncanny resemblance! :shock:
by Goon Squad
Sun Apr 12, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis in Suomenlinnan Studio, Finland, February 2020
Replies: 27
Views: 51890

Re: Elvis in Suomenlinnan Studio, Finland, February 2020

verbal gymnastics wrote:But Elvis told me he was visiting friends in Helsinki...
........no, he told me ! :wink:
by Goon Squad
Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:43 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Top 3 Elvis Costello Album Covers?
Replies: 20
Views: 22203

Re: Top 3 Elvis Costello Album Covers?

I think you're thinking of the Bacharach song LEt me GO to him !! I make no apology for having "cabin fever"! PS I'd forgotten about Taking Liberties so now my list is:- 1. Taking Liberties 2) Trust 3) This Year's Model Bloody amateur ! :shock: :roll: :lol: Outrageous - there goes your co...