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by macguffinman
Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: New album for 2015: The new Painted From Memory songs???
Replies: 8
Views: 9773

Re: New album for 2015: The new Painted From Memory songs

EC tweets:
This is a misunderstanding. There is no scheduled album of these new songs. They will be debuted the theatre stage. Look out @babyjojodylan
by macguffinman
Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:18 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis plays Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA. 17 Nov 2013
Replies: 40
Views: 39561

Re: Elvis plays Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA. 17 Nov 2013

These youtube videos are all very well, but does anyone know if there's an audio recording of the show out there anywhere? I've been watching the Dime like a hawk but no dice so far. (It's not that I feel ENTITLED to a recording...and I don't do any taping myself...but I love it when I can get recor...
by macguffinman
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:00 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis plays Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA. 17 Nov 2013
Replies: 40
Views: 39561

Re: Elvis plays Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA. 17 Nov 2013

I'll give you "Detectives", although it was a cool version, but when did 45 and Veronica become "live staples over the years"? I've seen EC between 35-40 times, mostly here in the Boston area, and I've heard 2 live performances of 45, probably no more than 3 or 4 Veronicas. And I...
by macguffinman
Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis plays Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA. 17 Nov 2013
Replies: 40
Views: 39561

Re: Elvis plays Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA. 17 Nov 2013

"Excellent" show? My God, it was epic. I am stunned.
by macguffinman
Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:53 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: "They wanted facts, Facts!"
Replies: 33
Views: 29706

Re: "They wanted facts, Facts!"

I agree that no psychoanalysis is needed to understand the Columbus incident. It was just a stupid drunken moment in time. As far as long-term effects, however, I think it's one of the best things that ever happened to EC and to us (or at least me) as fans. It's not hard for me to imagine Elvis, unc...
by macguffinman
Mon Aug 01, 2011 12:50 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC SOLO @ NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL - Sunday July 31, 2011
Replies: 92
Views: 78195

Re: EC SOLO @ NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL - Sunday July 31, 2011

I was there. I'd report in, but it looks like you all got to see it, or at least hear it. Elvis's voice indeed seemed pretty well shot, but he managed to come through in the clutch. A gust of wind knocked a plexiglass sound screen over onto Pete's drums at one point, after which they disappeared fro...
by macguffinman
Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:52 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Cape Cod Show with Wheel?
Replies: 2
Views: 4642

Re: Cape Cod Show with Wheel?

The Cape Cod Melody Tent is "in the round" with a revolving stage. I don't think the wheel would fit on the rather small stage, plus it would obliterate the sight lines for at least half the audience at any given moment. So, no wheel, but still a "revolver" show after a fashion.
by macguffinman
Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011
Replies: 46
Views: 36916

Re: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011

SoulForHire wrote:Now up on Dime
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-deta ... ?id=363557

Sounds pretty dang good
Woohoo! Now I can listen to Mike & Hilory to my heart's content. Not to mention the music.
by macguffinman
Thu May 26, 2011 5:13 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011
Replies: 46
Views: 36916

Re: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011

It reads as if it was set up in advance. Sulky - when you send me the recording can you edit that bit out for me. :lol: It sure does read that way, and looking at the picture, it appears Mike has some sort of access patch stuck on his T shirt. And EC knew there was a marriage proposal coming when t...
by macguffinman
Wed May 25, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011
Replies: 46
Views: 36916

Re: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011

During the show, the only thing I minded about the proposal was the length of time it took. Now the public milking of it is actually beginning to piss me off.
by macguffinman
Wed May 25, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes I Forget That Not Everyone Is An Elvis Fan
Replies: 13
Views: 14785

Re: Sometimes I Forget That Not Everyone Is An Elvis Fan

Also, there were 40 songs on the wheel 25 years ago as well. Not ALL of them.
by macguffinman
Sat May 21, 2011 12:11 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011
Replies: 46
Views: 36916

Re: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011

The pub style performers were EC's half-brother Ronan McManus and part of his band Bible Code Sundays, who, as luck would have it, are playing at an Boston Irish restaurant/bar called Four Green Fields tomorrow night (first time I've ever heard of it). Little Palaces evolved into a great uptempo Cel...
by macguffinman
Fri May 13, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Videos Of Elvis With Joan Rivers 1984 - "Must See TV"
Replies: 13
Views: 14924

Re: Videos Of Elvis With Joan Rivers 1984 - "Must See TV"

The original lyric was really aimed at Reagan, but at John Glenn's expense. To me, it read like a criticism of both candidates, but I don't think he meant to comment on the legitimacy of Glenn's candidacy. (do I make any sense?) You sure do. I think you're right, and I think it's a problem with the...
by macguffinman
Fri May 13, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Videos Of Elvis With Joan Rivers 1984 - "Must See TV"
Replies: 13
Views: 14924

Re: Videos Of Elvis With Joan Rivers 1984 - "Must See TV"

Of course, when Peace In Our Time was written, John Glenn was running for the Democratic nomination. So the original lyric made sense, but it also had a built-in expiration date, which unfortunately passed before GCW even came out. One of several unfortunate things about that album.
by macguffinman
Fri May 13, 2011 2:24 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Live At The El Mocambo to be re-released
Replies: 76
Views: 73554

Re: Live At The El Mocambo to be re-released

That's a very brave admission on your part, "YEEEEEEEHAW" Guy. You have been an occasional topic of conversation, and consternation, among my fan friends for over 30 years (gulp). I was in the "annoyed" camp until the moment I read your post, but now it seems an about-face is in ...
by macguffinman
Fri May 13, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011
Replies: 46
Views: 36916

Re: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011

Hellooo! Macguffinman here: First-time poster, long-time fan, and 1986 Costello Sings Again veteran (all three nights at the Orpheum in Boston, including the Spinning Songbook extravaganza, featuring celeb-spinner Bill Walton). I'm extremely excitedly looking forward to next Friday night at the Wang...