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His absence from North America since the ''Armed Forces'' tour seems the result of incidents on that last tour, which found Costello fending off charges of being a "racist" after some drunken remarks in a barroom confrontation with some "old wave" rockers — Steve Stills' band. Costello's revenge appears to have been to avoid America for a bit. | His absence from North America since the ''Armed Forces'' tour seems the result of incidents on that last tour, which found Costello fending off charges of being a "racist" after some drunken remarks in a barroom confrontation with some "old wave" rockers — Steve Stills' band. Costello's revenge appears to have been to avoid America for a bit. | ||
But as far as Costello's fans are concerned, they are oh-so happy for his return. And if Elvis deserted the continent nearly two years ago seeming the perfect embodiment of his angry-young-man image, he's returned graceful, talkative, even smiling. One suspects that this is actually the real Costello — more like the romantic sensibility behind his songs and less the touchy presence some took him for. | But as far as Costello's fans are concerned, they are oh-so happy for his return. And if Elvis deserted the continent nearly two years ago seeming the perfect embodiment of his angry-young-man image, he's returned graceful, talkative, even smiling. One suspects that this is actually the real Costello — more like the romantic sensibility behind his songs and less the touchy presence some took him for. | ||
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Costello's special guests on this recent tour were another bright band of future British stars, Squeeze. With the intelligent pop-rock quintet playing the Beatles to Elvis' Elvis, this seemed the perfect bill for anyone interested in the future of rock 'n' roll. | |||
Squeeze spun out a number of new and (as usual) wickedly captivating songs from their upcoming album — produced by Costello — garnering legitimate calls for a second encore both nights we saw the show. | |||
Since the departure of keyboardist Jools Holland (to form his own band, The Millionaires), Squeeze has been the object of much speculation, especially after they placed an ad in a British music paper looking for "the best keyboard player in England." | |||
They seem to have found him. Paul Carrack adds a new element to this wonderful band, filling Jools' shoes with a different twist. He also brings to their repertoire his well-known hit song, "How Long," which Carrack wrote when be was with Ace. | |||
The band's songwriting duo — Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford — remain as pungent and witty as ever, while the ensemble work with drummer Gilson Lavis and bassist John Bentley has grown to an exciting level of precision and energy. | |||
Squeeze was named a band to watch last year by just about everybody who does that sort of thing. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for them in 1981. | |||
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