Elvis Costello Fan Forum

I guess you've already seen the EC Fender Jazzmaster page with the specs: http://www.fender.com.au/electricguitar ... _specs.php

And the You Tube video of EC talking about it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmW8uK1N8wk

Great to see the Nick Lowe cover (I'm A Mess) as the last song!

I tried a couple of stores in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles (California) in late December 2010 only to be told by the blokes behind the counter that it was "too expensive" for them to order, so they didn't order any copies to sell.

I read this quote out to my wife, "You can't spend your entire life enjoying yourself in everything you do. You have to choose."

We both said, so does this mean EC hates being a dad if he's giving up making albums!?

Sorry if this has already been covered, but I couldn't find a topic on it. In todays 'The Australian': http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/ar ... 6001423379

Pre-sale is CHELSEA.

From today's The Age newspaper from Melbourne, Australia. And now for something different November 5, 2010 Every day he writes the songs: Elvis Costello has had a remarkably productive year. Elvis Costello cherishes the freedom to explore diverse musical styles and themes. His latest album is influe...

And No Coffee Table wrote:"I Hope" is also on iTunes, but we don't know yet if it will be available a la carte or as an "album only" download.

National Ransom is now live on Aussie iTunes and 'I Hope' is available for purchase (at $1.69) as a separate track!

Jeremy Dylan wrote:I'm probably going to wander into a record shop on Monday during my lunch break, pick up five copies and send them out to some friends. I feel the urge to spruik this album.

I picked it up today during my lunch break in Canberra at an indie record store (Landspeed). It was a lazy $20.

My wife and I laughed as the song reminded us of our 1 year old son Felix- he throws his toys around, even when we are looking!

Just back from the Canberra show- it was fantastic! Elvis strode out onto stage dressed similarly to the Melbourne show- dark suit, camel-coloured stetson- looking very dapper. Elvis's voice was noticeably croaky for the first few songs, but it warmed up pretty quick. I got a set list from the show,...

Yes Sir- I'll be there with bells on. Really looking forward to it.