Elvis Costello Fan Forum

I'm in.

My poisons, more of necessity than choice, will be ibuprofen, Nyquil, and Robitussin with codeine.

Star Bandleader Artie Shaw Dies at 94 A volatile and superbly intelligent man, Shaw hated the loss of privacy that stardom brought, had little use for signing autographs and once caused an uproar by calling jitterbugging fans "morons." He later said he was just referring to the rowdy ones...

He's made some pretty good live recordings also. Summer in the City is one.

I will also second Blaze of Glory.

Martin mentioned this in the "best of " thread, and since the original thread is lost to the ether, and since I just bought this, thought I'd re-introduce. I am also hoping it grows on me, although there's not much actually wrong with it. It declines toward the end, and Yahweh (Yeah! Way!)...

A Boot and a Shoe - Sam Phillips It Still Moves - My Morning Jacket (although I think it was a 2003 release) Muswell Hillbillies - Kinks (although I think it was a 1973 release) TDM - EC Okay I know there were others but I'm at work and can't see my collection ... I've been buying music like a fiend...

Geez, 63.

Guess I should post more.

May I add my compliments and salutations and hip hip hooray and all that to Dr. S.

"Wha' happened?!"

Whatever it was, I'm sure I'm busted, once again, back down under 100 posts.

Luxembourg no. 2! Wow. Well, I was being a little obtuse, Otis. I think I would put Clubland, Watch Your Step, and Lovers Walk ahead of it. But I have never understood why people are so dismissive of Luxembourg. It's not a masterpiece or anything but I've always thought it was pretty fun. Ditto for...

Best Album:Get Happy!! Worst Album: Snorth Most Underrated Album: For the Stars Most Overrated Album: King of America Best Song: Favourite Hour Worst Song: You think there has to be something worse than Broken, but then nothing comes to mind. Best EC Producer: Lowe Worst EC Producer: Burnett Best Al...

You people.

Strict Time
Luxembourg
Watch Your Step
Clubland
Lovers Walk
You'll Never Be A Man
Shot With His Own Gun
Big Sister's Clothes
New Lace Sleeves
Pretty Words
White Knuckles
Different Finger
From A Whisper To A Scream
Fish 'n' Chip Paper

Richard, I'll second the Fiery Furnaces, although I haven't heard Blueberry Boat. Gallowsbird's Bark is a 2004 purchase for me and one of the best ones. With the caveat that if I'm not in the mood for it, it's especially irritating, and if I am, it's especially fun.

<i>Someone Like You, Van Morrison: Van The Man's Have I Told You Lately is one of the most nakedly honest love songs ever written. So he decided to make it again! Unfortunately, it turned out to be this boring photo negative. Plus, they named an Ashley Judd movie after it, never a good sign.</i> Som...

This thread reminded me of this piece. Colin McEnroe is a columnist for the Hartford Courant and for my money one of the funniest writers around. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Henry James Answers His Spam Colin McEnroe February 23 2003 Dear Jackets98, It ha...

If I recall, Elvis was particularly taken with Please, and considered covering it.

It's not my favorite, but it still sometimes occurs to me that I'm in the mood for it. I agree that the songs live are compelling.

I always liked Romeo's Seance on JL. Nobody ever seems to mention it.

Good call on Toledo; pretty much the only track from PFM that I play.

And I'll second Heathen Town.

And I kind of like King of Confidence.

KofC. Three words from Poetics Champions Compose: "Someone Like You" A great love song. And I think among the top 10 Van Morrison songs that I have had the pleasure to hear. ... I am thrilled that we may have a found a sliver of common ground! Of course,you may find "Someone like you...

The first Morrison record I ever heard was Poetic Champions Compose , and it's still my favorite. I think "where you came in" matters a lot with artists like Van, Elvis and Waits. Others: No Guru St. Domic's Preview Wavelength I think he's gotten kind of boring and I stopped picking up the...

Ha!

Makes me think of the Stonecutters.

"Who keeps the martians under wraps?

"We do, we do"

I only snipped the paragraph in the interests of space, and commented on (what I took to be) the crux of the issue you presented therein. But that's a red herring in any case. Dan, I honestly don't know what this point is that you say continues to be made here, except that you don't really like Kerr...

Guh. Well, I'll admit that is a pretty lame quote. Guess I'll vote for Bush after all. If he had a good reason for voting no -- because he thought a rescinded tax cut should have paid for part of it -- he should have just stuck to it, especially because it's too difficult to explain some nuance of t...

Sorry you got the double-barrel, Dan. I didn't know H/S was still on the case.

The thread should end. It stands as a testament to the fact that after 30+ posts, the distillation reads something like this: When a thread should end, it will end. You started it. People Hate Bush (elect a tree stump...) and are completely convinced that he lied. Evidence doesn't matter. Proof doe...

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind probably deserves its own thread. I loved Kaufman's other movies, but in this one I think his cleverness serves his characters' humanity more than in the others, I think. It's an affecting, wonderful movie.

I only have Rain Dogs, Blood Money and Mule Variations. The last would be a good pick up. Chocolate Jesus: When the weather gets rough and it's whiskey in the shade Best to wrap your savior up in cellophane He flows like a big muddy but that's okay Pour him over ice cream For a nice parfait Yum yum....

And if pigs begin to fly, I'll be staying indoors from now on. Or carrying an umbrella at all times. ______ Mr. Average, do we need to start calling you Freeper Dan? 1. …Many are waiting for the TV advertisement endorsing John Kerry that ends with the statement "This is Osama Bin Laden, and I ...