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by norman brain
Thu Jul 03, 2003 7:40 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Toronto reviews/Montreal preview article
Replies: 38
Views: 46769

Otis, my guess is that he'll start playing the NORTH songs toward the end of the tour in those dates scheduled with just Steve.
by norman brain
Thu Jul 03, 2003 6:56 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Toronto reviews/Montreal preview article
Replies: 38
Views: 46769

Thanks again, Martin. Maybe Elvis will give it to us as a bonus track sometime.
by norman brain
Thu Jul 03, 2003 5:36 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC at McCartney's birthday party picture
Replies: 37
Views: 28888

Thanks for this great photo, Plaything! I wonder if this was El's first meeting with Ringo. If so, I'm sure he was thrilled.
by norman brain
Thu Jul 03, 2003 5:31 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Toronto reviews/Montreal preview article
Replies: 38
Views: 46769

Awesome, Martin! Thanks. What is "Either Side of the Same Town"? Cover or original?
by norman brain
Thu Jul 03, 2003 4:47 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Toronto reviews/Montreal preview article
Replies: 38
Views: 46769

Hey, Blue. I'm just going by the few numbers listed in the review. I'd love to see a complete setlist as well.
by norman brain
Thu Jul 03, 2003 4:27 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Toronto reviews/Montreal preview article
Replies: 38
Views: 46769

The setlist is sublime. He hasn't played "Sweet Dreams" in ages. I love it when he doesn't pander to the audience. When it's on his terms, the performances are infinitely more passionate. Not only that, hearing just "the hits" gets so boring and predictable after awhile. My only ...
by norman brain
Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:06 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis "Tribute CD" Packaging...
Replies: 14
Views: 20223

Sulky, that's very nice work. Some great pics there depicting EC at many different stages in his career, as I'm sure the song selection will! As much as I love music, I can't play a note and when I sing it's in such a pseudo-Costello voice that it's pitiful, so no song from me. Bluechair and Sulky, ...
by norman brain
Mon Jun 30, 2003 6:56 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Classic Seinfeld Lines
Replies: 40
Views: 39086

"I'm out!," Kramer slams his money on the table in defeat in "The Contest." A classic episode!

I'm with you on this series, Less Than Zero. Thankfully, they are finally preparing a DVD set. No release date yet, but I'm there!
by norman brain
Fri Jun 27, 2003 10:17 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Lyrics to songs on `North`
Replies: 89
Views: 98538

I love the lyrics to every song. They certainly work as poetry. I can't wait to hear them as songs!

KOC, I'm interested in the internet track as well. I wonder if he'll post it on on the Island site (if they ever decide to resurrect it).

Time will tell.
by norman brain
Fri Jun 27, 2003 10:14 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Lyrics to songs on `North`
Replies: 89
Views: 98538

I love the lyrics to every song. They certainly work as poetry. I can't wait to hear them as songs!

KOC, I'm interested in the internet track as well. I wonder if he'll post it on on the Island site (if they ever decide to resurrect it).

Time will tell.
by norman brain
Fri Jun 27, 2003 10:13 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Lyrics to songs on `North`
Replies: 89
Views: 98538

I love the lyrics to every song. They certainly work as poetry. I can't wait to hear them as songs!

KOC, I'm interested in the internet track as well. I wonder if he'll post it on on the Island site (if they ever decide to resurrect it).

Time will tell.
by norman brain
Thu Jun 26, 2003 8:49 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: God, Help Me!! I'm almost 41!!
Replies: 29
Views: 27653

Happy birthday, Sulky! I'm also 41. It's a good age so far. Have a great one.
by norman brain
Mon Jun 23, 2003 10:43 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: North (2003) - perfect for Winter
Replies: 45
Views: 58703

Tokyo, when I read your post two albums popped in my mind:John Lennon's PLASTIC ONO BAND and DOUBLE FANTASY. It's like they're made by two different people and in a sense they are. On POB, John is angry, hungry, desolate, and dissatisfied. That touches a chord in everyone because ultimately we are a...
by norman brain
Sat Jun 21, 2003 3:53 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: North (2003) - perfect for Winter
Replies: 45
Views: 58703

Martin and John, thanks for all the info. You guys are always on top of it! While I too am a bigger fan of "rocking out," I recognize that our man is multi-talented. These descriptions remind me of the pre-album talk surrounding IMPERIAL BEDROOM ("removing the dominance of the beat so...
by norman brain
Fri Jun 20, 2003 2:48 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC Reissues latest
Replies: 68
Views: 75355

Thanks for the info, Martin. I guess I'll be placing those pre-orders now.
by norman brain
Fri Jun 20, 2003 7:08 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC Reissues latest
Replies: 68
Views: 75355

Thanks, gang. It's good to be back. I only hope that EC's scheduled September release for his new album doesn't delay the reissues even further, like CRUEL SMILE did last time.
by norman brain
Fri Jun 20, 2003 7:01 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Storm 'n' Norman
Replies: 6
Views: 8890

Thank you for the kind welcome, Lapins and Plaything. I'll try not to be such a "stranger in the house" this time. My time is mostly consumed looking for a new career since my music store chain is on the verge of bankruptcy. I'm hanging in there and I'm sure I'll land on my feet eventually...
by norman brain
Fri Jun 20, 2003 12:04 am
Forum: From the management
Topic: Welcome!!
Replies: 43
Views: 66968

Thanks, Sulkygirl. I'm popping the top on that cold one right now, and I toast you! Thanks for the welcome.
by norman brain
Thu Jun 19, 2003 11:01 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC Reissues latest
Replies: 68
Views: 75355

I wonder if the UK reissues are really coming out in July? In America, RHINO has pushed them back to September. I would like to think that RHINO has better business sense than to lose sales to imports two months early. As avid as EC collectors are, we will not wait. I'll be importing them ASAP to he...
by norman brain
Thu Jun 19, 2003 8:22 pm
Forum: From the management
Topic: Welcome!!
Replies: 43
Views: 66968

Thanks, Taz! You're the man. I just registered here on your outstanding site. It's very nice of you to set up a new home for us.

I may not post that much, but I love you folks too much to stay away forever.

Once again, thanks and I'll see you in Elvisland!
by norman brain
Thu Jun 19, 2003 7:54 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Storm 'n' Norman
Replies: 6
Views: 8890

Hey, Storm and all you guys and gals. Storm, I found out about your inquiry through good old Martin Foyle. I hope everyone is well. I see that Taz has set up a new home for us (thanks, buddy- it looks like a great job!) I sure hope old Narby is okay. This is my first post in weeks, and was prompted ...