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I recently got a hold of a VHS recording of several old Elvis videos. This was quite exciting for me, not only because I don't have a life, but also because I don't recall ever seeing any of his videos. (I stopped watching MTV years before I became a fan.)
While i have not yet had time for more in-depth viewing (my way of saying "watching it until my eyeballs bleed"), here are some thoughts...
I liked the "New Amsterdam" concept; it was so minimalist, yet conceptual. That is, until the end. The lingering shot of the statue of liberty didn't do it for me. While that angle certainly does scream New York, it does not scream New Amsterdam. I'm thinking a view of the dock from a distance would have illustrated the point better. And what's up with the daffodills?
"You Little Fool" was cute. But I think I watch too much television, or something, because by the end, I was expecting a shot of her throwing up, or maybe the guy making out with another girl.
Hands up: Who wishes they were the girl who played Elvis' date in "I Wanna be Loved"? I love the way he said "darling". So very quaint!
I'd love to hear other opinions! By the way, did he ever make a video for "Tramp the Dirt Down"?
While i have not yet had time for more in-depth viewing (my way of saying "watching it until my eyeballs bleed"), here are some thoughts...
I liked the "New Amsterdam" concept; it was so minimalist, yet conceptual. That is, until the end. The lingering shot of the statue of liberty didn't do it for me. While that angle certainly does scream New York, it does not scream New Amsterdam. I'm thinking a view of the dock from a distance would have illustrated the point better. And what's up with the daffodills?
"You Little Fool" was cute. But I think I watch too much television, or something, because by the end, I was expecting a shot of her throwing up, or maybe the guy making out with another girl.
Hands up: Who wishes they were the girl who played Elvis' date in "I Wanna be Loved"? I love the way he said "darling". So very quaint!
I'd love to hear other opinions! By the way, did he ever make a video for "Tramp the Dirt Down"?
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All EC videos are a bit naff though aren't they...the palm tree beach in Oliver's Army, the darkened cinema of She, the victorian undertaker pushing a shopping trolley in 45...
It was Earth all along!!! You fools, you blew it up! Damn you! Damn you all to hell!!!!!!That is, until the end. The lingering shot of the statue of liberty didn't do it for me.
All EC videos are a bit naff though aren't they...the palm tree beach in Oliver's Army, the darkened cinema of She, the victorian undertaker pushing a shopping trolley in 45...
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I guess most of you already know this, but just in case - You can see a few of Elvis's videos on the Rolling Stone site:
http://www.rollingstone.com/search/defa ... ctgy=video
http://www.rollingstone.com/search/defa ... ctgy=video
Great fun those videos. A few weeks ago I played my copy of The Best Of (The Man) video for the first time in many years. I really enjoyed it and inflicted the whole video on my wife who had never seen it before, so it must be at least 12 years since I played it. I like the one where he's "pretend" driving with the car on the back of a lorry - Possession, I think - I'll have to watch it again.
My copy of the video plays Green Shirt and half the next song then starts all over again. Does anyone else's?
My copy of the video plays Green Shirt and half the next song then starts all over again. Does anyone else's?
In 1989 when I was getting into Costello, "The Man" video was a great primer before buying all the records. On my copy I've taped the videos for "...This Town...", "Other Side of Summer" and "Sulky Girl" at the end, like a good little fan.
Am I stating the obvious by saying that New York was once New Amsterdam...
Am I stating the obvious by saying that New York was once New Amsterdam...
DrJIstanbul was Constantinople
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night
Every gal in Constantinople
Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople
So if you've a date in Constantinople
She'll be waiting in Istanbul
Even old New York was once New Amsterdam
Why they changed it I can't say
People just liked it better that way
So take me back to Constantinople
No, you can't go back to Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks
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Um, as for my New Amsterdam statue of liberty comment, I meant that the last shot was clearly stating the obvious that the song is about New York, but I think it would have been better if they had filmed something that conveyed a sense of the past, while evoking a sense of alienation. (I sound like a mediocre film student... )
I forgot to mention Green Shirt! Doesn't it look like they really wanted to make a video, but were out of ideas? It's like a TV show where they only show old clips from past episodes! They're all so much fun. Can anyone recommend a newer VHS or DVD?
I forgot to mention Green Shirt! Doesn't it look like they really wanted to make a video, but were out of ideas? It's like a TV show where they only show old clips from past episodes! They're all so much fun. Can anyone recommend a newer VHS or DVD?
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I love the video for ICSUFFD - The Attractions dancing is something to behold. It actually inspired me in the 1980s. Up until seeing that video I didn't believe anyone could dance worse than me.pip_52 wrote:I love those videos! Watching E and the Attractions attempt to dance brings a great amount of joy to my life.
My copy of the video has really low sound on Let Them All Talk. Maybe there's some irony I'm missing there...
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How can you say that Plaything? Surely Elvis' "You must be my date for this evening" is worthy of an award of some sort...PlaythingOrPet wrote:Please tell me I'm not the only one who ff through The Only Flame? It is so, so bad.
The only bit I like is the bit at the end when the girl kisses Pete and he twirls his drumsticks.
Great clothes and haircuts though (where's that sarcastic icon?)
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Not that there's anything wrong with that . . . .
I hold nothing against half naked 19 year olds.Watching_Detectives wrote:I love Elvis videos. They aren't filled with half naked 19 year olds like now a days. . . .
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HungUp I saw the big space and was hoping for a saucy piccy to download... ah well.
ff' sake
How can you say that full stop PoP?...I've never ff'd, and I wanna know what the ff'ing experience is like. Do tell.How can you say that Plaything? Surely Elvis' "You must be my date for this evening" is worthy of an award of some sort...PlaythingOrPet wrote:
Please tell me I'm not the only one who ff through The Only Flame? It is so, so bad.
ff' sake
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Maybe I'd ff through it if I'd had the chance to see it--where do you all get to see these videos? I've only got my one tape
And kimmy, I got The Best of Elvis Costello-The Man from Ebay. The only problem is, I can only find older compilations. The newer ones I've seen tend to be from the UK.
And kimmy, I got The Best of Elvis Costello-The Man from Ebay. The only problem is, I can only find older compilations. The newer ones I've seen tend to be from the UK.
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