Elvis Costello Fan Forum

I went and saw the DDB a couple of weeks ago. Now they are a straight ahead funk band and no KJ. The first time I saw them back in the middle 1980s they were super great but have slowly sold out over the years (adding guitars, full drum set and key boards). They just couldn't make it playing the mor...

I remember EC mentioning Madonna singing out a key at the Grammy's. He likes to poke fun at her it seems. I believe she comes up in one of his songs around PTC or GBCW.

>> It saddens me to find out the Elvis who used to make fun of americans, america and most of all, american musicians now praise America... What the hell happened to my Elvis? HAs he become an ignorant yankee? i thought Elvis would be the last man on Earth to become americanised! >> This couldn't be...

I agree especially with his constant touring (following in BD foot steps?).

Also was happy to hear ELH mention DC because I am sure EC is not aware of its great music scene. He usually just points a political finger but we have / had some GREAT musicians.

My guess since DC is pretty much a home town for ELH and her brother was in attendance plus many friends EC was at his best. It was a great show although you could tell EC's heart was most into the CW based material.

I liked it better when he played mostly rhythm and BT was doing the soloing on bass. I heard EC mention this in the HiTone DVD. He likes it better now with a true rhythm section. I have seen many of the great electric guitar players (jazz, fusion, blues, country) in action so my standards are very h...

>>Anyone have "Live Stiffs" from way back when ???
I have it. I think he also performed I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself on the CN Box set but I am not positive.

I have to agree with ahawkman. Not as much into DF's bottom heavy sound. BT was the man!

GH is something special but so is Trust. BC and BY are great but not in front of those two IMHO.

I thought it was:

l hear the cassette music

Of a thousand guitars

DP has a true connection to the roots of the music. It is all about where she came from which is a very remote and scenic part of Tennesse (where Tenn, VA and NC meet). Just listen to her accent and singing / song writing style. She is the REAL deal!

>> AH! They didn't play Kinder Murder!! I wanted to hear that so badly.) >> He did play it last night in Baltimore and it was a highlight. Great show although I was stuck on the far side up high so got the bass blast. EC vocals were strong and enjoyed DH although not having SN did hurt some of the c...

>> You people who are going to see the Pick-Ups should have an incredible time. >> I am hoping for a great show tonight in Baltimore. >> and the sound was wonderful. >> Hope it is tonight too. I was getting worried with some of the prior reviews. Maybe adding DH has gotten them back on track.

I am pretty sure EC is a boxing fan. Seems like a stretch to me but you are entitled to your opinion. I think they just don't like each other (clash of egos?) and Bruce has lost interest in the music business.

>>quite enamored of the Martial Arts these days,

What does this have to do with anything?

I wonder if DH will play this show or no practice gig?

Sorry to hear of the sound problems. Thought he did a pretty good job of turning things down on the last tour of the US (summer of 2003?) but appears he is back to blasting away. Just doesn't make any sense to me especially when they are capable of better.

Watch Your Step is GREAT. I really like the way he sings that song too. I would like to hear more of that laid back vocal style (not over singing). You don't hear that much from EC. In fact I am not sure if there is another one in that vocal style.

I will be attending the Rams Head Live show but it is in Baltimore not Annapolis. The original Rams Head is in Annapolis.


http://www.ramsheadlive.com/baltimorelive/

Check 'Lost Someone' by Jame Brown or any other JB soul ballad (Prisoner of Love, Bewildered, ect) from that time period. Unbelievable stuff but not for the faint of heart. LOL!

I have been to the Rams Head in Annapolis but not in Baltimore. I wonder what happen to SN? Oh well this could be interesting.

Actually this song (without LW) is the highlight of the Austin City Limits show. It really comes across as a live song and is much better without LW.

JohnFoyle, Thank you for the good news!

Still I find it strange not to play the DC - Baltimore area and also Boston. Might be some political revenge. LOL!

No DC or Baltimore? I notice Boston is missing too and Philly although AC is close. I wonder if this is complete?