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It takes a lot of guts to step onto a stage — all alone — and perform for two hours in front of 3,787 people. But Elvis Costello did just that | It takes a lot of guts to step onto a stage — all alone — and perform for two hours in front of 3,787 people. But Elvis Costello did just that at Duquesne University's A.J. Palumbo Center Wednesday night, and he pulled it off without a single dull moment. | ||
The cheeky, geeky guy who took the name of a legend when he stormed onto the rock scene 12 years ago delivered more than 20 songs — from oldest to newest — with punch, power, pathos, and above all, finesse. | The cheeky, geeky guy who took the name of a legend when he stormed onto the rock scene 12 years ago delivered more than 20 songs — from oldest to newest — with punch, power, pathos, and above all, finesse. | ||
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Saving the best for last. Costello performed "Alison," possibly one of the prettiest songs ever composed by a pop musician. A tune that would be tough to follow up in concert, it left a permanent impression of the magnitude of talent contained behind the horn-rims of this enigmatic entertainer. | Saving the best for last. Costello performed "Alison," possibly one of the prettiest songs ever composed by a pop musician. A tune that would be tough to follow up in concert, it left a permanent impression of the magnitude of talent contained behind the horn-rims of this enigmatic entertainer. | ||
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[[Lynne Margolis]] reviews Elvis Costello, [[Concert 1989-04-05 Pittsburgh|April 5, 1989]], A. J. Palumbo Center, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. | [[Lynne Margolis]] reviews Elvis Costello and opening act [[Nick Lowe]], Wednesday, [[Concert 1989-04-05 Pittsburgh|April 5, 1989]], A.{{nb}}J.{{nb}}Palumbo Center, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. | ||
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