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Nevertheless [[The Attractions]] are such an excellent band that some sound-loss on Elvis' vocals didn't detract from their so-stylish performance. The sophisticated stage lighting was also in a class of its own. | Nevertheless [[The Attractions]] are such an excellent band that some sound-loss on Elvis' vocals didn't detract from their so-stylish performance. The sophisticated stage lighting was also in a class of its own. | ||
With two fine albums behind him and a new one imminent, Elvis has an almost unbeatable selection of songs to draw on. Pity though that he no longer does "Alison," our all-time Costello favourite, but interesting that he opens his act with "Peace Love And Understanding." This is the Nick Lowe song which Elvis sings on the B-side of Lowe's current single. | With two fine albums behind him and a new one imminent, Elvis has an almost unbeatable selection of songs to draw on. Pity though that he no longer does "Alison," our all-time Costello favourite, but interesting that he opens his act with "Peace Love And Understanding." This is the Nick Lowe song which Elvis sings on the B-side of Lowe's [[Single: American Squirm|current single]]. | ||
Salford's new wave poet [[John Cooper Clarke]] opened the show. Totally unaccompanied on the large stage, he looked like he'd die the death, but instead was a revelation. He was great, though it'll be interesting to see if he continues to win audiences over so easily now that the whole package is out on tour of the U.K. | Salford's new wave poet [[John Cooper Clarke]] opened the show. Totally unaccompanied on the large stage, he looked like he'd die the death, but instead was a revelation. He was great, though it'll be interesting to see if he continues to win audiences over so easily now that the whole package is out on tour of the U.K. |
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