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- Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:03 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: New song ‘Hetty O’Hara Confidential’, July 10, 2020
- Replies: 67
- Views: 99507
Re: New song ‘Hetty O’Hara Confidential’, July 10, 2020
Firstly I should point out I'm a huge Weller/Jam fan and think we've been lucky to have two great, consistent song writers come from that mid 70s/punk scene still producing music worth listening to. FWIW I think Weller has been on good form for a good decade and I've seen Weller/the Jam 43 times com...
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:59 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: New song "No Flag" released June 5, 2020
- Replies: 47
- Views: 67845
Re: New song "No Flag" released June 5, 2020
Totally agree.Standstobeinsulted wrote:Absolutely agree, shades of Andy Gill. One of the most criminally underated guitarists of all time alongside Steve Cropper, Mick Green and Richard Thompson. Still sticks in my craw that The Edge(sic) has never acknowledged the debt he owes to Andy Gill
- Sat May 30, 2020 5:08 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: My Aim Is True Survivor (Round 10)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7232
Re: My Aim Is True Survivor (Round 10)
I gave up on this one a few days in. The album means so much to me. I remember buying it in the summer of 77 and taking around to a friends house desperate to hear what the fuss was about. We weren't disappointed. Obviously Watching the Detectives shouldn't be on the list bit I cannot vote a against...
- Sat May 23, 2020 8:39 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Steve Nieve - The Immobile Tour BackStage
- Replies: 212
- Views: 721982
Re: Steve Nieve - The Daily Improvisation
At the risk of hijacking this thread, does anyone else find Muriel’s interruptions really irritating? When Elvis is on (and they’re the only shows I’ve watched), on occasions she gives away the next song and speaks whilst Elvis is speaking, although I appreciate it’s difficult with video calls. She...
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:27 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: EC to appear on Artists4NHS interview and live performance series, March 27, 2020
- Replies: 23
- Views: 51434
Re: EC to appear on Artists4NHS interview and live performance series, March 27, 2020
Really enjoyed it. I liked his attitude to now not being the time for politics and not to get angry with those having to make the decisions. A time will come but not now. It's also the most 'English' I've heard him for a while. It would be great if he could do a regular podcast type thing as he cle...
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:43 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: EC to appear on Artists4NHS interview and live performance series, March 27, 2020
- Replies: 23
- Views: 51434
Re: EC to appear on Artists4NHS interview and live performance series, March 27, 2020
Really enjoyed it. I liked his attitude to now not being the time for politics and not to get angry with those having to make the decisions. A time will come but not now. It's also the most 'English' I've heard him for a while. It would be great if he could do a regular podcast type thing as he clea...
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:57 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
For the record, I think the seemingly constant need from many quarters to politicise the current crisis is unnecessary. Agreed. When Wayne Rooney has to make an anti- government point about it, it’s clearly gone too far. I’m no Tory but I thought the response in the press conference on Thursday was...
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:02 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
I wonder how much of the cancellation was driven by the need to get home before the flight restrictions from the UK to the US kicks in. No need to hang around seeing Liverpool crowned champions anymore Just time for a quick trip to see his mum then on to the airport. For the record, I think the seem...
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:03 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play New Theatre, Oxford, March 15, 2020
- Replies: 22
- Views: 36925
Re: Elvis & The Imposters play New Theatre, Oxford, March 15, 2020
Nothing on the theatre website as yet but if you click on the buy tickets link it says no dates found.
Very sad but not unexpected. My 50th show will have to wait. I'm glad I managed to get to Nottingham.
Very sad but not unexpected. My 50th show will have to wait. I'm glad I managed to get to Nottingham.
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 11:30 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play New Theatre, Oxford, March 15, 2020
- Replies: 22
- Views: 36925
Re: Elvis & The Imposters play New Theatre, Oxford, March 15, 2020
That's the planverbal gymnastics wrote:It’ll be even rarer if it’s signed
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:42 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play New Theatre, Oxford, March 15, 2020
- Replies: 22
- Views: 36925
Re: Elvis & The Imposters play New Theatre, Oxford, March 15, 2020
I was just digging out some stuff for Elvis to hopefully sign tomorrow in Oxford and I've come across my copy of Less Than Zero/Radio Sweetheart and noticed the B side label is on both sides of the single. Now I don't know if I'm having a senior moment but I can't recall seeing this before or have I...
- Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:23 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis & The Imposters play Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, March 2, 2020
- Replies: 35
- Views: 51580
Re: Elvis & The Imposters play Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, March 2, 2020
I took a last minute decision to go to Nottingham last night. Originally I had planned Hammersmith, Oxford and Birmingham this tour. I didn't buy tickets in advance as I've started a new job which involves lots of last minute travel (I've just got back from 30 days in Northern Italy :shock:) and the...
- Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:33 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .
- Replies: 1637
- Views: 2696198
Re: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .
Ah, that explains why it was projected on a screen in a darkened roomverbal gymnastics wrote:It’s only a film. It’s not real.Offshoreram wrote:I think calling the film epic is generous. Entertaining yes, but it was also quite frustrating and left many questions unanswered.
- Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:10 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .
- Replies: 1637
- Views: 2696198
Re: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .
There's a brief scene in Danny Boyle's epic movie "Yesterday" where the PR Guy is running thru his marketing strategy, in the background are large black and white images, mocked up for the campaign to launch Jack Malik's first product. Unmistakably one is JM striking the full This Year's ...
- Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:37 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .
- Replies: 1637
- Views: 2696198
Re: Relatively Insignificant EC Stuff. . .
Black Francis lists This Years Model as one of the albums that shaped him in this months Q Magazine. In some good company there :D https://scontent.flhr3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69069340_10157605874532422_3300082596267950080_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_eui2=AeF-nau2LJEbKKZV0cadSsuS28Aru_MxX82C062aNQg...
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 6:45 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year"
And the portrait of Ken Dodd by David Cobley from the National Portrait GalleryThe Just Trust Thursday Clue
"Where's Me Shirt?" #justtrustuk2020
Liverpool, or is that too simple?
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:31 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year"
Ah, of course it's Graham Nash
Grew up in Salford although born in Blackpool
Must be Manchester?
Grew up in Salford although born in Blackpool
Must be Manchester?
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:51 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year"
The Just Trust Thursday Clue "Directions from Wigan Pier; walk softly and carry a little stick" #justtrustuk2020 https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68374562_10157236979836702_406965266740674560_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_eui2=AeHgf_6QAU4fkW-4dr8fFFkf1dV5yLlVcAMrMKSe4lE2CjyLpZ3...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:33 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: Elvis when you least expect it
- Replies: 747
- Views: 1011238
Re: Elvis when you least expect it
Opening line from "The Beat" (" We're all going on a Summer holiday ") leads off this newspaper article about the importance of taking vacation time off! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comment/why-go-on-a-holiday/ Nice idea but more likely it's referring to the Cliff Richard...
- Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:37 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year"
Oxford because of the Inspector Morse theme or possibly Birmingham as Jaguars are built there. If it's Oxford then it'll probably be the Apollo. If it's Birmingham then it's probably the Symphony Hall. Preferably both! The morse code spells Oxford, I believe, plus 'Morse' and it's the same car Mors...
- Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:40 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year"
The Just Trust Thursday Clue “— -..- ..-. --- .-. -..” #justtrustuk2020 https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/67492598_10157206249806702_1203932698037452800_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQmJe5GWuO3CSdmgFQWdEpFukGr3nGkqTtwGVFX99erZYkd8CMKEH130RlXNHv92wLk&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr3-1.fna&...
- Thu Jul 18, 2019 12:58 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year"
The #justtrustuk2020 Thursday clue is "You need wheels" and a picture of Raleigh "The all steel bicycle". As Raleigh bikes are based in Nottingham I guess that's that one sorted. Cue the moans about the sound quality at Nottingham Arena... :lol: Royal Concert Hall or Rock City? ...
- Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:40 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year"
The #justtrustuk2020 Thursday clue is "You need wheels" and a picture of Raleigh "The all steel bicycle". As Raleigh bikes are based in Nottingham I guess that's that one sorted. Cue the moans about the sound quality at Nottingham Arena... :lol: Royal Concert Hall or Rock City? ...
- Fri Jul 12, 2019 11:09 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year"
I've seen Elvis once at the Hammersmith Palais (Armed Forces Tour) and 3 times at the Hammersmith Odeon/Apollo (Trust, Punch the Clock and Delivery Man Tours) The last time I was there was for Death Cab for Cutie back in February. It was last minute and I still got a front circle ticket. I quite lik...
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:23 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year" (2020 UK tour)
- Replies: 231
- Views: 357338
Re: "Plotting our return, early in the Leap Year"
Ah, it all makes sense although I can't see it being as extensive as that tour was. I saw the tour at the Wirrina in Peterborough but also saw Elvis at the Rainbow and the NEC in Brum in 1980. About time he played in Northampton. It's out the way, just down the road from usual venues and more import...