Elvis `n Steve , Osaka Oct. 4th

johnfoyle · Post by **johnfoyle** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 4:23 pm

From Costello-l listserv -

Very impressive show...but not in an usual way.
From the start, Elvis seemed to have trouble with his voice and
he didn't look very well. After three songs from North, he apologised
for his voice and confessed he's sick. The setlist must have been
changed a lot during the show depending on his condition, but Steve
perfectly accompanied Elvis, playing so flexibly. Dispite the condition
of his voice, or maybe because of that, I was completely moved by
his performance. He was desperate and in very fine spirit. With his
husky voice, songs from North sounded more painful and emotional.
I'm worrying that he won't have enough time for rest, as his tour
schedule seems quite tight. Hope he'll get well soon. I look forward to
reports from Glasgow...anyone? John?

1. Accidents Will Happen
2. 45
3. Rocking Horse Road
4. Shot With His Own Gun - no guitar
5. You Left Me In The Dark- no guitar
6. Someone Took The Words Away- no guitar
7. You Turned To Me- no guitar
8. Fallen- no guitar
9. God's Comic
10. Sally Sue Brown
11. Clubland
12. Girls talk
13. He's Got You
14. Everyday I Write The Book - different version from original
15. Tart / Point Of No Return
16. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror / You Really Got A Hold On Me

17. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?
18. Shipbuilding
19. Oliver's Army - very slow version!
20. When It Sings- no guitar
21. Still- no guitar
22. In The Darkest Place

23. Brilliant Mistake / a part of Tangled Up In Blue
24. Almost Blue
25. I Still Miss Someone - no steve, ec on piano
26. Let Me Tell You About Her - no steve, ec on piano
27. Couldn't Call It Unexpected #4 - no mic, steve on piano

Ayako

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Uh , oh - maybe I should check the Glasgow box office before I leave Dublin !

J.F.

Gilbert · Post by **Gilbert** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 2:24 am

A nice brisk walk in the crisp Glasgow air will sort him out for tonight - I hope!

Misha · Post by **Misha** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 2:52 am

JF,
You made it sound painful and beautiful at once....I hope he takes care of himself, as best as he is able under the circumstances..

laughingcrow · Post by **laughingcrow** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 9:11 am

I hope you're right Gil...it did the trick for me today, as I got smashed at the Ubiquitous Chip last night and didn't feel like waking up this morning to go to the lab....but the brisk Sauchiehall street air washed away my hangover!