Elvis Costello Fan Forum

Costello adds: “We are looking forward to kicking off the show in style in the certainty that Daryl will deliver a slam-bang finish.” I didn't think this would be a co-headlining show. I think co headlining implies 75 minute sets each which is a good thing. I guess it would mean Daryl joins the Imp...

Thanks Sweetest Punch. A chaotic little song! Quite rambunctious! Agree...i find it similar to THE DELIVERY MAN, both track and era, in sound and feel. Thanks for the share SP and my great appreciation to all the tapers and filmers, no matter the quality. To me it sounds a bit like 'Honey are you s...

This is from the same recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTbFudSL5oA
Does rather appear that Elvis might possibly have relaxed with a drink or six shortly prior to the show...

Very sad news, indeed. Have to say, though, that when I saw them supporting EC & the Attractions on that 1984 tour (my only experience of seeing the Pogues live) they were truly awful, primarily because MacGowan was so obviously inebriated that he could barely stand up let alone sing the songs p...

I've seen Elvis live nearly 20 times over the ages, but his show exactly 40 years ago today remains the most memorable performance of his I've ever attended, an absolutely superb gig: https://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=Concert_1983-10-17_London Reminiscing about this today made me w...

Just remembered that she sang Veronica as well

Karen was great, even though she did fumble quite a few of the lyrics! Man Out of Time Shipbuilding Beyond Belief Everyday I Write the Book Aubergine Almost Blue Shouldn't You Keep That to Yourself Mistress and Maid (with her son) I'm in the Mood Again God Give Me Strength Shot with His Own Gun Blo...

Also a great support band on that night, Rank & File from Texas: whatever happened to them? They never caught on with the original sound (I bought Sundown when it came out and listened to it a lot, but lost interest in the follow-up). One of the Kinman brothers died not that long ago. Alejandro...

How exciting, due to family circumstances and the fact that I had moved “way out West” I never saw any of the PTC UK tour so this sounds like a classic revival with so many more songs to be enhanced by the horns. Hope everyone going had a fab time :D Sigh.. Punch the Clock Tour '83: I was doing my ...

Broadcast of this concert will go out on Tues 15 November: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001dfw3

This event was recorded and will be broadcast (as I understood it) on BBC Radio 3 at some point in November. It featured a wonderful jazz interpretation of Almost Blue, which I see also appears on an album that this excellent duo have recorded: https://artmusiclounge.wordpress.com/2022/02/03/duprees...

Just finished this book (a birthday gift) - has anyone else read it? I found it a rather odd work (as, to me, were his previous ones, Big Wheel & Rough Notes): he's clearly a talented writer, and for the most part it's a reasonably interesting and easy read. Lots of stuff about Bruce's various '...

First time I'd seen EC live since 2020 (been going to his gigs intermittently since early 1980s) - a few thoughts, would be interested to hear if others agree or not: - Overall a very good night, sound was excellent where I was sitting (circle) - which I confess was something of a relief, given the ...

Anyone know what the running times are, i.e. what time is Ian Prowse on & what time Elvis? Can't find any info on the venue's media channels