.Anyway, with all these "Essential" thingies being released now (Essential Dylan, Springsteen, Jackson etc.). What would your Essential Costello look like? You'll have two cds to fill!
As with the others, the tracks would be placed chronologically.
The Essential Costello!
The Essential Costello!
Time for another list! Been a while. Since Hoarse stopped the "rank..." at Juliet Letters .
Anyway, with all these "Essential" thingies being released now (Essential Dylan, Springsteen, Jackson etc.). What would your Essential Costello look like? You'll have two cds to fill!
As with the others, the tracks would be placed chronologically.
.Anyway, with all these "Essential" thingies being released now (Essential Dylan, Springsteen, Jackson etc.). What would your Essential Costello look like? You'll have two cds to fill!
As with the others, the tracks would be placed chronologically.
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I have chosen 40 tracks and tried to include songs from (almost) all his albums. Most choices are the obvious ones...
01. Alison
02. Watching The Detectives
03. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
04. Pump It Up
05. Radio Radio
06. Accidents Will Happen
07. Oliver's Army
08. (What's So Funny About) Peace, Love And Understanding
09. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
10. Girl's Talk
11. New Amsterdam
12. New Lace Sleeves
13. Clubland
14. Good Year For The Roses
15. Almost Blue
16. Man Out Of Time
17. Every Day I Write The Book
18. Shipbuilding
19. Peace In Our Time
20. Don't Let me Be Misunderstood
21. Indoor Fireworks
22. I Want You
23. I Hope You're Happy Now
24. Veronica
25. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
26. The Other Side Of Summer
27. So Like Candy
28. London's Brilliant Parade
29. The Birds Will Still Be Singing
30. All This Useless Beauty
31. The Other End Of The Telescope
32. I Still Have That Other Girl
33. God Give Me Strength
34. This House Is Empty Now
35. She
36. When I Was Cruel no. 2
37. 45
38. Still
39. Let Me Tell You About Her
40. Monkey To Man
01. Alison
02. Watching The Detectives
03. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
04. Pump It Up
05. Radio Radio
06. Accidents Will Happen
07. Oliver's Army
08. (What's So Funny About) Peace, Love And Understanding
09. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
10. Girl's Talk
11. New Amsterdam
12. New Lace Sleeves
13. Clubland
14. Good Year For The Roses
15. Almost Blue
16. Man Out Of Time
17. Every Day I Write The Book
18. Shipbuilding
19. Peace In Our Time
20. Don't Let me Be Misunderstood
21. Indoor Fireworks
22. I Want You
23. I Hope You're Happy Now
24. Veronica
25. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
26. The Other Side Of Summer
27. So Like Candy
28. London's Brilliant Parade
29. The Birds Will Still Be Singing
30. All This Useless Beauty
31. The Other End Of The Telescope
32. I Still Have That Other Girl
33. God Give Me Strength
34. This House Is Empty Now
35. She
36. When I Was Cruel no. 2
37. 45
38. Still
39. Let Me Tell You About Her
40. Monkey To Man
Since you put me down, it seems i've been very gloomy. You may laugh but pretty girls look right through me.
That's what my list most likely would look like if I had chosen the tracks that I'd guess he's best known for and that people would like best upon first listen. However if I were to pick the tracks that I personally think are essential it would look very difference. I've given this two shots but failed both times. Too hard!
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That strikes me as a pretty accurate overview list though I would drop New Lace Sleeves and Let Me Tell You About Her in favour of Wednesday Week, a relatively obscure but brilliant recording, and Only Flame In Town since it was a hit, though it would be great if a good live recording of the country version was used.
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This is really really tough. My attempt is similar to Sweetest Punch's and follows the same basic philosophy of going mainly with the obvious choices. The problem is that once you'd made the obvious choices, there's hardly any room left for personal favorites!
DISC ONE [~79:30]:
1. Less Than Zero [3:18]
2. Alison [3:25]
3. Watching The Detectives [3:45]
4. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea [3:10]
5. Pump It Up [3:18]
6. Radio, Radio [3:05]
7. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? [3:32]
8. Oliver's Army [2:59]
9. Accidents Will Happen [3:00]
10. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down [2:06]
11. Riot Act [3:35]
12. Clubland [3:42]
13. New Lace Sleeves [3:47]
14. Good Year For The Roses [3:09]
15. Beyond Belief [2:34]
16. Man Out Of Time [5:26]
17. Almost Blue [2:50]
18. Pills And Soap [3:42]
19. Everyday I Write The Book [3:54]
20. Shipbuilding [4:54]
21. Inch By Inch [2:29]
22. Brilliant Mistake [3:45]
23. Sleep Of The Just [3:51]
DISC TWO [~79:45]:
1. I Want You [6:39]
2. Veronica [3:09]
3. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror [4:06]
4. The Other Side Of Summer [3:56]
5. So Like Candy [4:36]
6. Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 [3:49]
7. This Sad Burlesque [2:47]
8. 13 Steps Lead Down [3:20]
9. All The Rage [3:52]
10. All This Useless Beauty [4:40]
11. That Day Is Done [5:11]
12. God Give Me Strength [6:10]
13. In The Darkest Place [4:19]
14. She [3:08]
15. For The Stars [2:41]
16. 45 [3:33]
17. When I Was Cruel (No. 1 - the Cruel Smile version) [4:16]
18. Still [2:27]
19. Monkey To Man [4:28]
20. The Scarlet Tide [2:27]
I couldn't find room for anything from Kojak Variety.
DISC ONE [~79:30]:
1. Less Than Zero [3:18]
2. Alison [3:25]
3. Watching The Detectives [3:45]
4. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea [3:10]
5. Pump It Up [3:18]
6. Radio, Radio [3:05]
7. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? [3:32]
8. Oliver's Army [2:59]
9. Accidents Will Happen [3:00]
10. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down [2:06]
11. Riot Act [3:35]
12. Clubland [3:42]
13. New Lace Sleeves [3:47]
14. Good Year For The Roses [3:09]
15. Beyond Belief [2:34]
16. Man Out Of Time [5:26]
17. Almost Blue [2:50]
18. Pills And Soap [3:42]
19. Everyday I Write The Book [3:54]
20. Shipbuilding [4:54]
21. Inch By Inch [2:29]
22. Brilliant Mistake [3:45]
23. Sleep Of The Just [3:51]
DISC TWO [~79:45]:
1. I Want You [6:39]
2. Veronica [3:09]
3. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror [4:06]
4. The Other Side Of Summer [3:56]
5. So Like Candy [4:36]
6. Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 [3:49]
7. This Sad Burlesque [2:47]
8. 13 Steps Lead Down [3:20]
9. All The Rage [3:52]
10. All This Useless Beauty [4:40]
11. That Day Is Done [5:11]
12. God Give Me Strength [6:10]
13. In The Darkest Place [4:19]
14. She [3:08]
15. For The Stars [2:41]
16. 45 [3:33]
17. When I Was Cruel (No. 1 - the Cruel Smile version) [4:16]
18. Still [2:27]
19. Monkey To Man [4:28]
20. The Scarlet Tide [2:27]
I couldn't find room for anything from Kojak Variety.
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This is even better than my suggestion!And No Coffee Table wrote:
DISC ONE [~79:30]:
1. Less Than Zero [3:18]
2. Alison [3:25]
3. Watching The Detectives [3:45]
4. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea [3:10]
5. Pump It Up [3:18]
6. Radio, Radio [3:05]
7. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? [3:32]
8. Oliver's Army [2:59]
9. Accidents Will Happen [3:00]
10. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down [2:06]
11. Riot Act [3:35]
12. Clubland [3:42]
13. New Lace Sleeves [3:47]
14. Good Year For The Roses [3:09]
15. Beyond Belief [2:34]
16. Man Out Of Time [5:26]
17. Almost Blue [2:50]
18. Pills And Soap [3:42]
19. Everyday I Write The Book [3:54]
20. Shipbuilding [4:54]
21. Inch By Inch [2:29]
22. Brilliant Mistake [3:45]
23. Sleep Of The Just [3:51]
DISC TWO [~79:45]:
1. I Want You [6:39]
2. Veronica [3:09]
3. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror [4:06]
4. The Other Side Of Summer [3:56]
5. So Like Candy [4:36]
6. Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4 [3:49]
7. This Sad Burlesque [2:47]
8. 13 Steps Lead Down [3:20]
9. All The Rage [3:52]
10. All This Useless Beauty [4:40]
11. That Day Is Done [5:11]
12. God Give Me Strength [6:10]
13. In The Darkest Place [4:19]
14. She [3:08]
15. For The Stars [2:41]
16. 45 [3:33]
17. When I Was Cruel (No. 1 - the Cruel Smile version) [4:16]
18. Still [2:27]
19. Monkey To Man [4:28]
20. The Scarlet Tide [2:27]
I couldn't find room for anything from Kojak Variety.
Since you put me down, it seems i've been very gloomy. You may laugh but pretty girls look right through me.
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I love making these lists. The good thing is, you can make different lists with E.C (for example a "Blue" list or a "Pump It Up" list)
Suggested price: Box Set: 49.99$ US
Individual CD'S: 14.99$ US
Blockbuster Price: 1,999 Pounds
Disc One (The "I want to bite the hand that feeds me album--should have a picture of the classical elvis pose--1977-1980:
1.Alison
2.Watching the Detectives
3.Blame it On Cain
4.Less THan Zero
5.This Year's Girl
6.Pump it Up
7.Chelsea
8.Oliver's Army
9.Wednesday Week
10.Accidents Will Happen
11.Green Shirt
12.I Can't Stand...
13.Oppurtunity
14.High Fidelity
15.Clubland
16.Shot with...
17.From A Whisper...
18.Watch Your Step
19. Sweet Dreams
20.Good Year For the Roses
Disc Two (The "No More Mr.Punk guy"--the king of America picture would be nice here--1981-1987):
1.Almost Blue
2.Beyond Beleif
3.Imperial Bedroom
4.Let Them All Talk
5.The Greatest Thing
6.PIlls and Soap
7.Shipbuilding
8.THe Only Flame In Town
9.I Wanna Be Loved
10.Brilliant Mistake
11.Suit Of Lights
12.I'll Wear It Proudly
13.Uncomplicated
14.Tokyo Storm Warning
15.I Want You
16.Blue Chair
17.Man Out Of Time (Alt Version)
18.Everyday I Write the Book (Live Version)
19.Leave My Kitten Alone (BAC Take)
20.Seven Day Weekend
Disc Three (The "Best Grandaddy in the world" disc--should not have a picture from 1990-the end of the beard years--1989-2005):
1.Veronica
2.This Town...
3.The Other Side...
4.How to be Dumb
5.After the Fall
6.Georgie and Her Rival
7.Jackson MOnk and Rowe
8.Pony St.
9.Clown Strike
10.13 steps...
11.Still too soon to know
12.20% amnesia
13.Please Stay
14.All this useless beauty
15.complicated shadows
16.Painted From Memory
17.This House Is Empty now
18.45
19.Alibi
20.WIWC no.2
21.You Turned To Me
22.Fallen
23.Still
24.Monkey To Man
25.Scarlet Tide
...I guess I rushed through the 90's a bit eh? It's hard to do this. I would rather go out and buy an artist's best cds rather than a compilation. oh and the Box set should also include a DVD with bonus footage and interviews and whatnot. In fact, I'm looking forward to an Elvis Costello "Box Set"!!!
Suggested price: Box Set: 49.99$ US
Individual CD'S: 14.99$ US
Blockbuster Price: 1,999 Pounds
Disc One (The "I want to bite the hand that feeds me album--should have a picture of the classical elvis pose--1977-1980:
1.Alison
2.Watching the Detectives
3.Blame it On Cain
4.Less THan Zero
5.This Year's Girl
6.Pump it Up
7.Chelsea
8.Oliver's Army
9.Wednesday Week
10.Accidents Will Happen
11.Green Shirt
12.I Can't Stand...
13.Oppurtunity
14.High Fidelity
15.Clubland
16.Shot with...
17.From A Whisper...
18.Watch Your Step
19. Sweet Dreams
20.Good Year For the Roses
Disc Two (The "No More Mr.Punk guy"--the king of America picture would be nice here--1981-1987):
1.Almost Blue
2.Beyond Beleif
3.Imperial Bedroom
4.Let Them All Talk
5.The Greatest Thing
6.PIlls and Soap
7.Shipbuilding
8.THe Only Flame In Town
9.I Wanna Be Loved
10.Brilliant Mistake
11.Suit Of Lights
12.I'll Wear It Proudly
13.Uncomplicated
14.Tokyo Storm Warning
15.I Want You
16.Blue Chair
17.Man Out Of Time (Alt Version)
18.Everyday I Write the Book (Live Version)
19.Leave My Kitten Alone (BAC Take)
20.Seven Day Weekend
Disc Three (The "Best Grandaddy in the world" disc--should not have a picture from 1990-the end of the beard years--1989-2005):
1.Veronica
2.This Town...
3.The Other Side...
4.How to be Dumb
5.After the Fall
6.Georgie and Her Rival
7.Jackson MOnk and Rowe
8.Pony St.
9.Clown Strike
10.13 steps...
11.Still too soon to know
12.20% amnesia
13.Please Stay
14.All this useless beauty
15.complicated shadows
16.Painted From Memory
17.This House Is Empty now
18.45
19.Alibi
20.WIWC no.2
21.You Turned To Me
22.Fallen
23.Still
24.Monkey To Man
25.Scarlet Tide
...I guess I rushed through the 90's a bit eh? It's hard to do this. I would rather go out and buy an artist's best cds rather than a compilation. oh and the Box set should also include a DVD with bonus footage and interviews and whatnot. In fact, I'm looking forward to an Elvis Costello "Box Set"!!!
Preacher was a talkin' there's a sermon he gave,
He said every man's conscience is vile and depraved,
You cannot depend on it to be your guide
When it's you who must keep it satisfied
He said every man's conscience is vile and depraved,
You cannot depend on it to be your guide
When it's you who must keep it satisfied
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manoutoftime
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77-80
1. Alison
2. Red Shoes
3. Less Than Zero
4. Watching the Detectives
5. Pump It Up
6. Chelsea
7. Lipstick Vogue
8. Big Tears
9. Radio Radio
10. Olivers Army
11. Accidents Will happen
12. Goon Squad
13. ....Peace Love & Understanding
14. King Horse
15 . I Can't Stand Up
15. High Fidelity
16. New Amsterdam
17. Riot Act
18. Clubland
19. Pretty Words
20. New Lace Sleeves
81-89
1. Goodyear For the Roses
2. Psycho
3. Beyond Belief
4. Man Out of Time
5. Almost Blue
6. Human Hands
7. Shipbuilding
8. Pills & Soap
9. Everyday I Write The Book
10. Charm School
11. Let Them All Talk
12. I Wanna Be Loved
13. Inch By Inch
14. Indoor Fireworks
15. I'll Wear It Proudly
16. Brilliant Mistake
17. I Want You
18 . Blue Chair
19. Uncomplicated
20. Tokyo storm Warning
89 on
1. Veronica
2. Baby Plays Around
3. This Town
4. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
5. Otherside Of Summer
6. So Like Candy
7. Couldn't Call it Unexpected 4
8. Jacksons, Monk & Roe
9. This Is hell
10. Sulky Girl
11. 13 Steps Lead Down
12. All The Rage
13. Otherend of the telescope
14. I want to Vanish
15. God Give Me Strenght
16. Alibi
17. 45
18.When I Was Cruel No.2
19. Still
20. Monkey To Man
1. Alison
2. Red Shoes
3. Less Than Zero
4. Watching the Detectives
5. Pump It Up
6. Chelsea
7. Lipstick Vogue
8. Big Tears
9. Radio Radio
10. Olivers Army
11. Accidents Will happen
12. Goon Squad
13. ....Peace Love & Understanding
14. King Horse
15 . I Can't Stand Up
15. High Fidelity
16. New Amsterdam
17. Riot Act
18. Clubland
19. Pretty Words
20. New Lace Sleeves
81-89
1. Goodyear For the Roses
2. Psycho
3. Beyond Belief
4. Man Out of Time
5. Almost Blue
6. Human Hands
7. Shipbuilding
8. Pills & Soap
9. Everyday I Write The Book
10. Charm School
11. Let Them All Talk
12. I Wanna Be Loved
13. Inch By Inch
14. Indoor Fireworks
15. I'll Wear It Proudly
16. Brilliant Mistake
17. I Want You
18 . Blue Chair
19. Uncomplicated
20. Tokyo storm Warning
89 on
1. Veronica
2. Baby Plays Around
3. This Town
4. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
5. Otherside Of Summer
6. So Like Candy
7. Couldn't Call it Unexpected 4
8. Jacksons, Monk & Roe
9. This Is hell
10. Sulky Girl
11. 13 Steps Lead Down
12. All The Rage
13. Otherend of the telescope
14. I want to Vanish
15. God Give Me Strenght
16. Alibi
17. 45
18.When I Was Cruel No.2
19. Still
20. Monkey To Man
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Okay i was thinking about the Essential Bruce Springsteen so I figured the third disc had to be all rarities or live performances.
This is how my Essential Elvis Costello would be:
1. Welcome to the Working Week
2. Alison
3. Watching the Detectives
4. Pump it Up
5. Radio Radio
6. Accidents will Happen
7. Oliver's Army
8. Possesion
9. Motel Matches
10. High Fidelity
11. Watch your Step
12. Clubland
13. Good Year for the Roses
14. Man out of Time
15. Almost Blue
16. Beyond Belief
17. Shipbuilding
18. Everyday I write the Book
19. Peace in our Time
20. Brilliant mistake
21. America Without Tears
22. Indoor Fireworks
Disc Two
1.Blue Char
2. I hope you're happy now
3. I want you
4. Veronica
6. Deep dark Truthful Mirror
7. Other side of Summer
8. So like Candy
9. Jacksons, Monk and Rowe
10. The Birds will Still Be singing
11. 13 Steps Lead Down
12. All The Rage
13. Favorite hour
14. Complicated Shadows
15. Poor Fractured Atlas
16. God Give me Strenght
17. Episode of Blonde
18. 45
19. Still
21. Monkey to Man
22. Either Side of the Same Town
Disc Three
1. Stranger In the House(BBC Version or Live at Hollywood High)
2. Big Tears
3. Radio Radio (Capital Radio version)
4. Wednesday Week
5. Mystery Dance (live at Hollywood High)
6. Girls Talk
7. Just a Memory
8. Psycho (live)
9. Big Sister
10. Seconds of Pleasure
11. The Town where time Stood still (alternate IB Version)
12. The Comedians (Demo)
13. Crimes of Paris (electric version)
14. Couldn't call it Unexpected (live by request version, where the audience sings along)
15. Kinder murder (live)
16. In the Darkest Place (live)
17. When i was Cruel (live)
18. North
19. In Another Room
20. She's Pulling out the Pin
This is how my Essential Elvis Costello would be:
1. Welcome to the Working Week
2. Alison
3. Watching the Detectives
4. Pump it Up
5. Radio Radio
6. Accidents will Happen
7. Oliver's Army
8. Possesion
9. Motel Matches
10. High Fidelity
11. Watch your Step
12. Clubland
13. Good Year for the Roses
14. Man out of Time
15. Almost Blue
16. Beyond Belief
17. Shipbuilding
18. Everyday I write the Book
19. Peace in our Time
20. Brilliant mistake
21. America Without Tears
22. Indoor Fireworks
Disc Two
1.Blue Char
2. I hope you're happy now
3. I want you
4. Veronica
6. Deep dark Truthful Mirror
7. Other side of Summer
8. So like Candy
9. Jacksons, Monk and Rowe
10. The Birds will Still Be singing
11. 13 Steps Lead Down
12. All The Rage
13. Favorite hour
14. Complicated Shadows
15. Poor Fractured Atlas
16. God Give me Strenght
17. Episode of Blonde
18. 45
19. Still
21. Monkey to Man
22. Either Side of the Same Town
Disc Three
1. Stranger In the House(BBC Version or Live at Hollywood High)
2. Big Tears
3. Radio Radio (Capital Radio version)
4. Wednesday Week
5. Mystery Dance (live at Hollywood High)
6. Girls Talk
7. Just a Memory
8. Psycho (live)
9. Big Sister
10. Seconds of Pleasure
11. The Town where time Stood still (alternate IB Version)
12. The Comedians (Demo)
13. Crimes of Paris (electric version)
14. Couldn't call it Unexpected (live by request version, where the audience sings along)
15. Kinder murder (live)
16. In the Darkest Place (live)
17. When i was Cruel (live)
18. North
19. In Another Room
20. She's Pulling out the Pin
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Extreme Honey
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I like both! Good job guys! In fact, you're not that far away from making the cd. It shouldn't be that hard (than all we gotta do is go to Demon records and try to sell the idea, or donate, if we really want to get things going...on second thought, it might not even sell that much 
)
)Preacher was a talkin' there's a sermon he gave,
He said every man's conscience is vile and depraved,
You cannot depend on it to be your guide
When it's you who must keep it satisfied
He said every man's conscience is vile and depraved,
You cannot depend on it to be your guide
When it's you who must keep it satisfied