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by johnfoyle
Wed Jan 07, 2004 7:17 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis on Dead Ringers , BBC , Dec. 2003
Replies: 8
Views: 8827

Elvis on Dead Ringers , BBC , Dec. 2003

From the `Elvis when you least expect him `tread - Did anyone just see Elvis on Dead Ringers New Year Special. They were doing a scene in a chemist shop with an impressionist doing Ozzy Osborne. Unsuspecting members of the public came in and were on film then Elvis suddenly appeared. It didn't seem ...
by johnfoyle
Wed Jan 07, 2004 1:48 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Ricky Scaggs Live in London
Replies: 2
Views: 3825

Elvis is on the one track , co-singing and playing guitar on Don`t Get Above Your Raisin` , a early example of tips from The Elvis Costello Book Of Vegetarian Recipes. This performance first saw light of day as part of a Scaggs TV special ; I remember actually holding up a microphone to the telly to...
by johnfoyle
Tue Jan 06, 2004 5:43 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Costello film premiering Toronto , Sept.5th
Replies: 16
Views: 17827

Here`s the latest from the producers of this movie - http://www.cyanpictures.com/ I Love Your Work A star stalks his fan. Starring Giovanni Ribisi, Franka Potente, Joshua Jackson, Christina Ricci, Jason Lee, Vince Vaughn and Elvis Costello. Premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. January 04, 2004 Af...
by johnfoyle
Mon Jan 05, 2004 2:30 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Paul Heaton is ` influenced` by Lipstick Vogue
Replies: 7
Views: 8253

Paul Heaton is ` influenced` by Lipstick Vogue

http://www.nme.com/news/107154.htm A BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION! THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH's PAUL HEATON will release his 'UNDER THE INFLUENCE' compilation on February 23, giving fans an insight into his all-time favourite songs. The singer - also the founder of The Housemartins in the 80's, follows in the foot...
by johnfoyle
Mon Jan 05, 2004 7:59 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis makes a year end `best of ` at last!
Replies: 11
Views: 12057

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Elvis Costello 'North'

This work contains beautiful piano-driven pieces and sorrowful lyrics of love gone lost. Costello enlists the talent of one of my favorite drummers, Peter Erskine.
by johnfoyle
Sun Jan 04, 2004 6:06 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis guesting at Jazz show in L.A., Feb.6/7th?
Replies: 5
Views: 5941

Elvis guesting at Jazz show in L.A., Feb.6/7th?

Those wild `n crazy cats over on the Diana Krall Jazz Princess forum are speculating about whether she will guest at a tribute show for one of her mentors and early supporters , the late Ray Brown . It`s on at the Orange County Performing Arts Centre , California on Feb. 6th and 7th. Diana and Elvis...
by johnfoyle
Sun Jan 04, 2004 6:39 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Writers dig Elvis
Replies: 16
Views: 14656

Writers dig Elvis

Baby Plays Around: A Love Affair with Music, by Helene Stapinski http://www.sunspot.net/features/booksmags/bal-bk.mpcol04jan04,0,1482293.story?coll=bal-society-utility Stapinski goes on to discover other twilights and intermissions and pains. She writes of her wedding as a flashback almost halfway t...
by johnfoyle
Sat Jan 03, 2004 6:17 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: New Year's Resolutions
Replies: 11
Views: 7081

I resolve to sit up straight when I use the computer.
by johnfoyle
Sat Jan 03, 2004 1:33 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
Replies: 746
Views: 935162

Nick Ratcliffe writes on l-listserv- Earlier today Matthew wrote this about EC's appearance on the New Year's edition of "Dead Ringers" . "Yes, it was definitely Elvis. It was very hard to tell if it was a set-up or not, but either way it was pretty funny. The Ozzy impersonation was s...
by johnfoyle
Fri Jan 02, 2004 7:07 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: A Costello `first`for me.
Replies: 0
Views: 2181

A Costello `first`for me.

Today I got a recording of a 1997 Costello show ; listening to it I realised that it is a `first`, of sorts , for me. It`s one of his guest appearances with the Mingus Big Band....in Brasil. It is ,therefore , the FIRST Costello recording I`ve heard that was made in South America. Which continents a...
by johnfoyle
Fri Jan 02, 2004 1:09 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Boston Herald predictions about Elvis `n Diana
Replies: 2
Views: 3601

Boston Herald predictions about Elvis `n Diana

http://theedge.bostonherald.com/musicNews/edgeMusic.bg?articleid=543 C Sharp into the future: Take our 2004 music quiz By Larry Katz Friday, January 2, 2004 Who would have predicted that Madonna and Britney Spears would get far more attention for a choreographed TV kiss than for either of their quic...
by johnfoyle
Thu Jan 01, 2004 6:36 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis makes a year end `best of ` at last!
Replies: 11
Views: 12057

From l-listserv.- E.W. requires money if you want to see the original link. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Weekly list EC best and worst..make up your mind ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY MUSIC-10 best songs of 2003 Elvis Costello ''North'' (...
by johnfoyle
Thu Jan 01, 2004 11:11 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Best Meals of 2003
Replies: 15
Views: 10396

I`m still dreaming about that amazing hotdog I had from Nathans , Coney Island, NY in July....
by johnfoyle
Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:18 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Favourite Costello Release of 2003
Replies: 18
Views: 16302

North .......followed by a disc of the Piano Jazz songs.
by johnfoyle
Wed Dec 31, 2003 3:54 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis makes a year end `best of ` at last!
Replies: 11
Views: 12057

http://www.lacitybeat.com/article.php?id=529&IssueNum=30 Rock ’n’ Roll Suicidal by Chris Morris Yes, I know: The list of the top albums of 2003 below is heavily laden with work by morose or semi-depressive singer-songwriters. Maybe it was just in the water; I hope I can get the tap turned off in...
by johnfoyle
Mon Dec 29, 2003 7:32 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: RIP Alan Bates
Replies: 5
Views: 5200

Alan Bates had a truly magical stage presence. I saw him in Simon Grey`s Life Support at the Theatre Royal , Bath , England in June 1997. Having survived a weekend of mud `n fun at the nearby Glastonbury festival I reckoned I should do something a bit civilized with the Monday night I had left befor...
by johnfoyle
Sun Dec 28, 2003 7:06 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Recently viewed films
Replies: 1602
Views: 1919632

`Saw In America on Christmas Day. Watching this film was like reading a great short story. If there is any justice in the world, or Hollywood, this film should take something home.` You are so right , Ice Nine ; I was crying like a girl by the end of it. I met Gavin Friday- he did the music for In A...
by johnfoyle
Sun Dec 28, 2003 7:00 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Scarlet Tide/When It Sings - lyrical similarity
Replies: 3
Views: 4433

`The Scarlet Tide by Elvis Costello and Henry Burnett Well I recall his parting words Must I accept his fate? Or take myself far from this place I thought I heard a Black Bill too ` Just seen the movie and , hearing the song much louder , I have to correct this transcription. `I thought I heard a Bl...
by johnfoyle
Sun Dec 28, 2003 1:20 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Prints of Elvis photos for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 3511

The Alligator link I posted doesn`t seem to be working - here`s another one -


http://www.alligatorswamp.com/
by johnfoyle
Sun Dec 28, 2003 7:58 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Prints of Elvis photos for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 3511

Prints of Elvis photos for sale

http://www.rockarchive.com/ `When she founded rockarchive in 1998, photographer Jill Furmanovsky had in mind the wealth of rock and roll material lying largely hidden in her own vast archive, as well as in the archives of her fellow photographers of the genre. She saw this as a great opportunity to ...
by johnfoyle
Sun Dec 28, 2003 7:07 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis makes a year end `best of ` at last!
Replies: 11
Views: 12057

http://www.news.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=1415422003 Musically, there were two high notes this year. The first was seeing Tony Bennett perform in Glasgow’s George Square in July. At 76, Bennett is the last of a dying breed of old school jazz and pop stylists. He’s a superb showman who exudes a con...
by johnfoyle
Sat Dec 27, 2003 6:21 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis makes a year end `best of ` at last!
Replies: 11
Views: 12057

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/col/story/149236p-131599c.html Top Concerts Rosanne Cash at Joe's Pub. Joe Jackson Band at Irving Plaza. Annie Lennox at The Apollo. Bob Dylan at the Hammerstein Ballroom (with special guest Nils Lofgren). Iggy Pop and the Stooges' reunion at Jones Beach. Elv...
by johnfoyle
Sat Dec 27, 2003 6:07 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Rufrex remember Elvis
Replies: 0
Views: 2646

Rufrex remember Elvis

http://groups.google.ie/groups?dq=&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&group=alt.fan.elvis-costello&selm=bskg55%241oo%241%40news6.svr.pol.co.uk I'd heartily recommend a new book called "It makes you want to spit" about the punk scene in Northern Ireland late 70's/early 80's...
by johnfoyle
Sat Dec 27, 2003 10:35 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/ Lee Konitz , 2003
Replies: 26
Views: 44641

http://www.livejournal.com/users/silvertide/117127.html silvertide wrote: @ December 9th, 2003 - 05:51 pm Tarnished Iridium, or Strutting Peacock, or Elvis—Lost Fellow It didn't actually turn into a riot two weeks ago at Iridium, but it looked like it might for a few minutes there. The first indicat...