Elvis Costello Fan Forum

Noiseradio: without a doubt our biggest, bestest big toe....

Recently written in the early morning after another night of sleep fragmented by anxiety. It is a poem of affection for my wife. 4:55 am (for Barbara) White-hot knuckles hard Clenched fist restricts the Yearning of an infant need. Ambition dashed to ash. Beat to beat, prepare the embattlements. Hope...

"Do you mean, like...'flaming'?...then, no, definitely not 'flaming'..."

Agreed.

It occurs to me that one of my top 15 (posted AND PM'ed to BlueChair for the "Top 50" project) is "Episode of Blonde" a parade of EC insults, strung together with ease, and hitting so many targets. We'll let Larry David find out exactly who Elvis is aiming at here (I think you kn...

Today, picked up: Ry Cooder - Borderline Crystal Method - Legion of Boom Dave Brubeck - Time Out If you want to add a jazz masterpeice to your collection, but with so many albums and so little time, you aren't sure where to start... Very safe choices are: 1. Dave Brubeck "Time Out" 2. Mile...

One of the many things that Elvis has in common with Graham Parker is the acerbic wit that puts so much more punch behind a personal slam...a seething derogation. I wouldn't be honest if I didn't admit to looking forward to the acrid remarks from both of these great songwriters. Richard Thompson has...

I purchased "North" while visiting my Mother in Ohio. En route to see my son play with the Ohio State Marching Band in Columbus, OH, I played the CD for the first time on the car stereo. Having had access to some of the material prior to this 'first listen', and having the benefit of being...

Blue: Noise is correct. I have rectified the situation, and NOW only post as Mr. Average. Give me a break. I spent endless hours trying to post as Mr. Average, even attempting to reregister with new passwords. Even a rat in a skinner box with an intracranial jolt delivered with each failed post woul...

First absolute "Can't live without" list was 34. Top 15, effective January 09, 2004 at 12:01 am. This list expires January 10, 2004 at 12:01 am. This game of "Costello Roulette" is too heavily influenced by where I am in the world (not geographically) at the time it is compiled. ...

Jack Ruby

Spiro Agnew

Duane Eddy

There is only one Msster or Life and Death. All of the pseudo-intellectual arguments that sidetrack this axiom are defeated by this simple fact. There are not Two Masters of Life and Death. There are rookies, poseurs, cracked actors, philosophers, etc who are quick to position themselves as true Mas...

When asked about her feelings re: the star, she paused and reported that she is "Seriously Speechless". Deep. Watch the star erode, explode, with resultant released energy withdrawn into the substance of pavement as a large black hole. I've consulted with Mr. Hawking on this issue and it i...

Anne Frank

Kilborn has wit, style, and grace...all of the things that, when unmanaged, go straight to his head and render him an egomaniacal asshole. He consummed precious time by talking about his own celebrity ad nauseum (more and more common as they have had to go to the wide angle lens for close-up's of hi...

I would be the Elvis who would be simultaneously starstruck to compose and perform with the likes of Burt Bachrach, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen while completely confidant in my own abilities to lead and contribute at, and beyong their level. That is the essence of his enigma in art as far as I...

I had precisely the same problem. It was insane. I finally gave up, and my absence from the board was NOT that I had grown disinterested in the main or collateral subjects, but because I couldn't stand the constant rejection of the "invalid session" message which literally purges your post...

I am weighing-in late, and delinquent as I have not posted in a while... From previous postings under screen names that no longer work, I was an ardent fan and vehement supporter of Imperial Bedroom as the creme' de la creme' of all Elvis packages. It is now my numero dos. "Get Happy" gets...

On the old Island site, and then resubmitted on the Narbawlz site, was an excellent web address that listed virtually every EC song. The associated lyrics were linked to each title. I bookmarked it as a favorite but lost the hard drive on that computer. The name of the site is not intuitive, but it ...

Lipstick Vogue may very well be my absolute favorite. My least favorite: selections from the Juliet letters.

While I love Fred Willard, he was just a little too far over the top for a faux documentary parody. The improvised discussion that all life forms spring forth from the 49th harmonic of the color orange, or something to that effect, was hilarious. While Eugene Levy was absolutely great, the funniest ...

My 11 year old calling me Daddy instead of Dad My 21 year old son (now working on his PhD at Ohio State) signing off the telephone conversation with "Love you, Dad" Five Minutes into a run at 4:15am in Aliso Viejo A tear of joy Memories of my Father Listening for Guidance, then hearing it ...

I would ask Elvis: " Eddie Cochran is clearly one of your major influences. What Cochran song influenced you the most?" Now, the purpose of the question is not to get a direct answer, but to intrigue Elvis to pause and wonder why I ask about Eddie Cochran, versus Duane Eddy, versus Ray Cha...

Variation on the saying:"You can always tell who the Pioneers are. They are the one's with the most arrows in their hats" Elvis Costello Musical Pioneer Took Arrows to the Hat, the Heart, and the Soul. He celebrated the Pain of the Tortured Artist, whilst others wrapped around it and withe...

Axiom: "There is only one Master of Life and Death" Be careful what you wish for Rope. However, I admit to feeling a bit humbled by your posting suggesting that you would like to see me return to the board. As Hannibal Lector says just before he diembowels the detective..."Okey-Dokey....