Elvis is one of the greatest song writers/arrangers and brilliant minds in rock and roll. And his band members have always been top notch.
@Coolrockndad
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis C. and Bruce S. are my 2 favorite song writers.
@chrisbr1969
3 жыл бұрын
Elvis and the Attractions are so underrated. Just an amazing band backing one of the greatest songwriters of all-time!
@barbarazeee490
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Fil. So glad you featured Elvis Costello. Another really skilled and clever songwriter. So many dimensions to this first-rate musician ~ Thanks.
@szqsk8
4 жыл бұрын
Elvis Costello and the Attractions ruled back in the 70s, especially for those of us who refused to jump on the Disco bandwagon. He set the tone for the 80s before the 80s even happened! Yeah I'm old. I still listen to Elvis Costello's 70s angry young dude stuff (Pump it Up, Radio Radio, I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down, Oliver's Army....must I go on?). Great video Fil! Greetings from Southern California 🌴
@cherylhurst7093
Жыл бұрын
Love Elvis Costello. I first heard him in the 80s. Loved the way he dressed and was so interesting. Great songwriter. My boyfriend dressed up like him for Halloween one year. So funny.
@dalem8332
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis C. has written such brilliant songs over the years and those unique vocals! I still remember buying 'My Aim is True' and being blown away by the unique sound. It did very well in Canada going Top Ten here. Was lucky enough to see him live in '80. Great live with alot of unexpected twists ! Have followed his career throughout the years. Brilliant talented guy. Thanks again Fil for a great review!😎🎼🎵🎶🍔
@kenlee5015
5 жыл бұрын
There should be a channel that just delves into Elvis's lyrics. The man is a master wordsmith and quite dark.
@shellylyndsley394
5 жыл бұрын
YEAHHHHHH Elvis Costello!! Now you're talking Fil !!! 👍👍👍👍
@sensey07
4 жыл бұрын
The quality of Costello's lyrics - and the bullet speed with which he delivered them - in many ways is similar to hip-hop. But the ideas behind them are on the level of Bob Dylan and Donald Fagen (Steely Dan).
@catsofsherman1316
5 жыл бұрын
EC is phenomenal. Latest album is another gem. He went from angry young man to cantankerous old sod with nothing in between. Seen him live 4 times. All different experiences and all enjoyable in their own way.
@fadedlogic1
5 жыл бұрын
Confession, my brother loved Elvis Costello’s music so much we spread some of his ashes at an Elvis concert in Asbury Park, NJ.
@fadedlogic1
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis should be held in the pantheon of legends like Mozart! Absolutely phenomenal not to mention the human metronome Pete Thomas and Steve Neieve on keys! It’s a shame Bruce lost his work ethic and had to go.
@lastone783
5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 90K subs❣️ You will be at 100 in no time. Thanks, Fil, for this analysis on Elvis. He is so unique and in a league of his own!
@lawrencetaylor4101
5 жыл бұрын
@kidcharlemagne76 I don't remember how many he had, about 20 or 30 when I signed on. At first I didn't know why I clicked on it, since I don't like most analyses videos. But Fil was different, a really nice guy. And he has such an interest in music and the people that there is a reason he is so in demand.
@michaelesgro9506
5 жыл бұрын
@@christophersmith2544 He is doing a great service to music too, the aesthetics of it all, what makes a song/artist great. SO sorely needed now!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@robertsmyth4998
5 жыл бұрын
kidcharlemagne76 , have a listen to Amy Speace “ The Ghost of Charlemagne “ she war here in u k at the Long Road Festival recently
@michaelesgro9506
5 жыл бұрын
@@christophersmith2544 Exactly, very eloquent in so few words. I tend to drone on!! LOL. If you feel something, then it worked!!!
@retreatsyndrome8478
5 жыл бұрын
I once read a review of Elvis which said something to the effect that he had the BEST singing voice of all the "Literate non-singers" (IE Bob Dylan Lou Reed Leonard Cohen)...Every imperfection in his voice is made up for how he utilizes it...as you said...very unique voice indeed. I always loved when he would do his own backing vocals on many of his studio tracks...to me, they always enhanced the acidic wit in his songs.
@kevtruth
5 жыл бұрын
Great point. His vocal overdubbing is cool on many of his songs
@padraiggillon
5 жыл бұрын
You truly are a fantastic example of someone who shows deep appreciation for all good music - regardless of the era. I'm an American who lived in London for a few years and I remember being shocked that no one in my age group knew who the Small Faces were, or had any idea who Steve Marriott was. Dear god people, one of the greatest singers in the history of rock, pop, or R&B was from East London! Cliff Richard seems an exception, for reasons that remain elusive to me.
@jimmycampbell78
5 жыл бұрын
Fame often has nothing to do with talent or genuine achievement, as you should know. In the 1950s, Cliff and the Shadows were early influential rock n rollers in the UK though. Cliff just lost his way in terms of musical credibility after that- but he had lots of hit singles. Cliff Richard is the 1960s/1970s/1980s version of Robbie Williams, a celebrity singer who has hits written for them and that type will always be more well known.
@vmat1000
5 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Watching The Detectives and Allison, him playing a Jazzmaster, one of my all time fave axes as a kid.
@goodun2974
5 жыл бұрын
As a study in the sublime, almost unbearable "coolness" of a slow reggae-style song, Listen to "Watching the Detectives", followed by "Quarter of a Man" by David Lindley and El Rayo X, then "Walking on the Moon" by the police, winding up with "Dem Belly Full (but we hungry)" by Bob Marley. PS, Quarter of a Man in particular is a tour-de-force, one of my favorite songs of all time......
@eaccristo
5 жыл бұрын
I was stunned by him.....loved him.....named my firstborn Alison.....because of his song....and he can sing a Country Western song like he was born in the South.....still love him..
@jademusic1211
5 жыл бұрын
My first introduction to Elvis (Costello) was hearing, "Pump It Up". So many years later, I can't stop appreciating his songwriting talents. 🙂 The fact that he's a Liverpudlian (like my favorite group) doesn't hurt. 😉 I remember when he was banned from SNL for awhile because he was supposed to sing a particular song and stopped his set to sing a different one (I think it was about radio). What daring. 😂 Thanks for this, Fil. 🙂 Edited: I wrote this before I saw your whole video, so sorry for the redundancy. 🙃
@sharonn9676
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fil you analyze Elvis Costello was perfect. Of course I did learn a lot. 🤟
@mevrammcoyoteV8f150
5 жыл бұрын
Every day I write the book..understated coolness is Elvis Costello..thanks Fil.
@annemickelson2621
5 жыл бұрын
One song isn't enough - that'd be his best but it is still lightweight fluff that becomes irritating quickly with repeated play. Correction - Alison would be his best in my books.
@allisonyoung4007
5 жыл бұрын
@@annemickelson2621 Agreed! ( came along at the perfect time 2 be sung 2 in my early college yrs! Yeah, sometimes it worked!😜
@jennrat513
5 жыл бұрын
Mark Evrard One of my fun favs from him...😀
@stricttime6481
2 жыл бұрын
I read that EDIWtB was a response song to John Hyatt’s “Book Lovers”. So there’s another level to the “fluff” of the song.
@italianplastick4031
5 жыл бұрын
We can automatically see how much you love this song Fil🤙 Can't wipe the smile off your face 👌
@bolivianbillionaire1349
5 жыл бұрын
our Fil has that smile on his dial every song he covers...yep, he's into his music alrighty...real good ..
@desoztoppieter9895
5 жыл бұрын
is this the first video you watched? every video is like that
@sjwillis1137
5 жыл бұрын
His passion is so genuine and sort of , obvious. 🎵
@gssheriff7278
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis Costello was my music hero. He is no doubt the godfather of British New Wave. No one sounded like him, and his song writing was incredible. The attractions were a great band. Elvis made it cool to look like a dork with attitude who made music, Harold Lloyd glasses etc. My buds and I in high school were kinda punk dorks, so took to Costello immediately. His first 3 albums are masterpieces.
@billfurman1494
5 жыл бұрын
And, Elvis Costello had a heart for the late Chet Baker, Jazz legend! What a guy.
@mallory5872
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis Costello was the first concert I went to alone (Armed Forces1979.)
@josephmartino9958
2 жыл бұрын
His early sound with the Attractions was like stepping into a time machine visiting a place vague and familiar somewhere near the cusp of pre-psychedelia...strange and distant, yet recognizable with certain forgotten elements. It was cheery and staggering from measure to measure, bar to bar...
@victoriateague9012
4 жыл бұрын
Elvis Costello another singer/writer. He was a poet. 😎😎💖Great band.🤣 Loved Elvis.he was no dummy.😎
@gregmardon6973
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you analyzing this song because for some reason I missed it back when, Elvis Costello along with the whole band are just flat-out wonderful.
@fadedlogic1
5 жыл бұрын
The reason Elvis Was banned from SNL was NBC, who hosted SNL was owned by General Electric who owned a ton of commercial radio stations and “Radio, Radio” was a rant against commercial radio with lines like “You either shut up or get cut out; they don't wanna hear about it. It's only inches on the reel-to-reel. And the radio is in the hands of such a lot of fools tryin' to anaesthetise the way that you feel”
@fadedlogic1
5 жыл бұрын
Ann, nah. It was definitely flipping the metaphorical bird at one of General Electric’s moneymakers, commercial radio.
@fadedlogic1
5 жыл бұрын
His collaboration with Burt Bacharach was also amazing!
@sophiecat14
5 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal performance & fantastic analyses... That smile says so much! 😊 Love Elvis & his unique style❤️ Veronica is an amazing song, brilliant & extremely deep. I adore so much of his music. Someone else mentioned Joe Jackson, another musician I absolutely LOVE & who I thought of while watching Elvis. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I don't know why... Possibly because their careers were started around the same time. Speaking of Joe, I love his song Got The Time & Anthrax 's cover of it, lol.
@charlesinsandiego2537
5 жыл бұрын
I don't know, Fil, his accent sounds very British to my 'Murican ear. Very similar to early Joe Jackson (not surprising), also a sneer in the voice that one hears in many older British Punk bands.
@Shell6424
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showcasing Elvis. You're on your way to getting a silver play button from youtube 🧤
@BeatlesCentricUniverse
5 жыл бұрын
Please analyze Squeeze and the amazing guitar playing of Glenn Tilbrook.
@johnm3152
5 жыл бұрын
Pulling Muscles from a Shell
@starshiptrooper7670
5 жыл бұрын
Black Coffee in Bed.
@oppothumbs1
5 жыл бұрын
@@johnm3152 Squeezes best.
@robmarston6834
5 жыл бұрын
Gifford & Tilbrook, the two most underrated songwriters, possibly of all time.
@thomaswschaller
5 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! Cool for Cats!
@ToddtheExploder
5 жыл бұрын
Songwriting, arrangement, and production: Elvis is, in many ways, deserving of the Jimmy Page Award For Musical Entirety.
@darlatidwell9995
4 жыл бұрын
Flashback to 'olde school' 80's! Ok, why not it is Elvis Costello after all. Ultra cool voice. TY Fil. ☺
@JeffinLowerAlabama
5 жыл бұрын
one more note into disco's demise, Great one Fil, 120, 000 subs by 2020, Jeff in LA USA
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
Haha I don't think so, that's only a few months away! Maybe by the end of 2020!
@georgesid5632
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant analysis once again Wings of Pegasus! I loved Elvis Costello during his "Angry Young Man"/"New Wave" phase (1977-1979). His albums, "My aim is true", "This Years Model" and "Armed Forces " cannot be topped in my opinion. I have listened to all his other albums over the years, but nothing compares to his first 3. I appreciate the fact that he became eclectic, but those early records have something very special about them. In my mind, they capture his true essence. The lyrics, the melodies and the attitude were very unique. I feel that a lot of his other work sounds forced where he is trying to incorporate earlier British and American musical styles in order to appear credible and relevant as a songwriter. Instead of being the voice of my generation, he became what I would call "old people's music". There is no doubt that lot of his later material is musically very sophisticated, but I feel that his musical delivery became very contrived, especially his habit of deliberately singing "behind the beat" and the over-affected vibrato in his voice. I preferred his puns, acerbic wit, wordplay and natural style of singing on those early records. You could hear the anger and sarcasm in his voice and you knew he meant it. I think that true fans would know exactly what I mean. Keep up the great work man. I love your channel!
@wingsofpegasus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@imanalien6461
5 жыл бұрын
"Alison" from his debut album is one of my favorite songs of all time. What a talented song writer.
@NuclearGrizzly
5 жыл бұрын
I saw Squeeze open for Elvis Costello. Elvis was very good but Squeeze was exceptionally great.
@kargs5krun
5 жыл бұрын
"Pulling mussels" my fave from them. 👍
@NuclearGrizzly
5 жыл бұрын
@Ann It really war. I went in not ever even hearing Squeeze. Came out a fan for life.
@barbarazeee490
5 жыл бұрын
Squeeze...love their song "Tempted"
@garylindsey5174
5 жыл бұрын
Wow great show!
@garymcgregor5951
5 жыл бұрын
NuclearGrizzly jealous!
@lele7467
5 жыл бұрын
Loved Elvis Costello back in the day..still do! I like his later stuff too..but nothing better than cranking up "pump it up" !
@cautionTosser
4 жыл бұрын
omg! can't believe i didn't spot this in your vaults sooner, Fil. No word of a lie - seeing Elvis Costello and the B52's on SNL changed my life. I was like, "finally someone is making music for me". Early on, SNL was very groundbreaking with their musical guests. Mostly because members like Akroyd were so passionate about music.
@johnnybrandon2206
4 жыл бұрын
I watch and comment a lot on your channel and being an old old school punk rock an roller I've appreciated Elvis Costello for at least being ahead of the curve for new music (so to speak) in the 70's. Once again great research and back story. Big fan of you both. Keep on doing your videos.
@RoasterRoaster
4 жыл бұрын
I was just about to request Elvis and I found this video!! My all time favorite artist!! Thank you for doing Elvis!!
@falcon5467
5 жыл бұрын
Loved his ("What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding".
@barbarazeee490
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis's version of that Nick Lowe song is the best!
@falcon5467
5 жыл бұрын
@@barbarazeee490 Truth
@jennycraigadventures3314
5 жыл бұрын
It’s on my top 10 all time list of pop/rock music songs.
@lauraallen55
Жыл бұрын
Oh, you did do a Declan MacManus analysis!
@loripond1839
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fil!!...I love Elvis Costello! Veronica and Everyday I Write The Book are the hits I remember as a child of MTV! I know he's married to Diana Krall who is a fabulous musician/vocalist! I went back on a little Trek into his early years, so much about his career I didn't know....✌❤🤘
@oppothumbs1
5 жыл бұрын
That was a great SNL switcheroo by Elvis. In the late 70s, the King ruled but wasn't ever as popular as he deserved to be. After Trust in 1981, he went down hill pretty fast as a crooner. I guess he didn't want to keep doing the same thing but he was the best at that. He did do a beautiful version of Burt Bacharach's "I just don't know what to do with myself" so I am not against all crooners. You provide a lot of details of his career for those of us who hadn't thought of him much lately. Thanks, Fil
@mysterysurf4554
5 жыл бұрын
The clip of his return to SNL after 20+ years of banishment is well worth tracking down, what with him busting into the Beastie Boys' performance of "Sabotage" to play "Radio Radio" with them backing him up.
@kurtiswichmann4699
5 жыл бұрын
I also like Elvis's later work as guitarist and vocals for Diana Krall, his wife. He does Jazz well.
@stumblebiscuit99
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis Costello had a cable tv show a few years back. His performance with Lou Reed was outstanding. A lot of my friends were not enamored with new wave, bet he blew me away.
@goodun2974
5 жыл бұрын
Oh No: The Costello tv show was "Spectacle" and he had quite a wide range of performers on, Elton John, the Police and Richard Thompson, to name a few. Elvis had to sit in between Sting and Stewart Copeland, who clearly wanted to kill each other!
@robertsmyth4998
5 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for so much info, you mentioned Linda Ronstadt and David Letterman , he had Linda Emmylou and Dolly on his show singing Neil Young’s After The Goldrush, from their Trio ll album, Dennis James was playing a Glass Armonica designed by Benjamin Franklin when here at Cambridge , he got Marianne Davies to play it, later he went to Paris with Marianne, she taught Marie Antoinette to play the Glass Armonica, Elvis once said Love Hurts by Gram Parsons and Emmylou was one of the best duets ever, he got to sing it with Emmy at The Grand Ole Opry, 2005/6, Gram passed away 36 years ago yesterday , Elvis was pictured with MOLLY TUTTLE this week, he gets everywhere 🎸🎸🎸
@phillipecook3227
Жыл бұрын
An original. Talented and intelligent. In the 1980s he recorded a wonderful aural riot called The Other Side of Summer which should have been a monster hit. Watching this makes me wish I'd heard him and The Attractions live in the 70s/80s.
@grywusiewicz
4 жыл бұрын
New subscriber and glad to be here. 58 year old singer songwriter from Miles City Montana. I've stumbled across your videos from time to time, and always dug your positive outlook. So tonight I'm watching one of your tracks and hit the sub button, I was so happy to find you had a search engine! I typed in my guy Elvis and had about the best 20 mins I had in a while.....sometimes you rivet heads get it right!
@francovani2359
5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree that band is spot on in every way supporting Elvis and allowing him freedom to sing and play
@stevenbrading1437
5 жыл бұрын
Another great one!
@kahlodiego5299
2 жыл бұрын
There was a live CD of performances he did with just his keyboard player. There were 5 CDs in it recorded in 5 different cities.
@joebikeguy6669
5 жыл бұрын
What a great band! These complicated arrangements in jazz or rock, can go off the rails really quickly if the bass or drummer aren't "spot on" as you always say. Really top notch live performance. BTW, he also managed to get the beautiful and talented jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall to marry him! Now that's talent.
@fadedlogic1
5 жыл бұрын
The other side of summer- “Was it a millionaire who said "imagine no possessions"? A poor little schoolboy who said "we don't need no lessons"?” So much wicked lyrical genius!
@ClueSign
2 жыл бұрын
This and so many others...pure genius
@TheWodasi
5 жыл бұрын
excellent video ! you describe the recipe ,,, and we learn ! outstanding !
@alanna8983
5 жыл бұрын
One of my early favorites. One can't say enough about Elvis Costello. Thanks for this one, Fil!
@davidflower9678
3 жыл бұрын
Little Hands of Concrete. What a brilliant writer and singer.
@Candyskin69
3 жыл бұрын
Great analysis, as always. Pete Thomas, when learning Elvis's songs, would ask for the lyrics. His drumming cleverly complements the vocal lines. Elvis's work with the Brodsky Quartet deserves mention - he worked with them longer than the Attractions.
@BB.halo_heir
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, what an analysis!! That was crazy informative, amazing. You're so dreamy, Fil 😍
@michaelhayward7572
5 жыл бұрын
Such great talent came out of that Brit punk / new wave scene period. Elvis Costello. Ian Dury. Joe Strummer. Paul Weller. Wilko Johnson. Lee Brilleaux. The list is endless.
@Candyskin69
3 жыл бұрын
Joe Jackson.
@tomgribbin9531
10 ай бұрын
GRAHAM F'N PARKER The " Best kept secret in the west ! "
@maninthewilderness3208
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis was so abstract in his creativity.
@BOOMNERD51
5 жыл бұрын
Really like Elvis Costello, and haven't listened to nearly enough of his work. Allison sufficed to make me a lifelong fan, melody, expression and voice. Thanks for some new things to listen for from Elvis Costello, as if his songwriters showcase show weren't enough. Prolific indeed!
@catsofsherman1316
5 жыл бұрын
Listen to Imperial Bedroom. It was coproduced by Geoff Emerick of Beatles fame. It's his Sgt Pepper production type album with a phenomenal set of songs
@AnotherAdam
4 жыл бұрын
Loved this. Just saw him earlier in the week, for maybe the tenth time? Can’t even remember. It was a great set with a lot of deep cuts.
@sjwillis1137
5 жыл бұрын
I meant to say era . Fil , it is so good you are out there doing this. You are bringing all sorts of people and music styles together . As Cole Porter said ...Anything Goes . 🎙🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🍸🍸🤣
@darlatidwell9995
5 жыл бұрын
Wow Elvis Costello. It's been awhile since I've heard this. (He looks like a computer guy. ) Thanks again Fil and once again great job!
@allisonyoung4007
5 жыл бұрын
His dad was a musician who also sported this Buddy Holly look✌
@darlatidwell9995
5 жыл бұрын
Allison Young Buddy Holly fans, I wonder if Elvis' father went to a Buddy Holly concert or two, along with Elvis....probably, that's cool. Both Elvis' rock.
@jennycraigadventures3314
5 жыл бұрын
Darla Tidwell Elvis was only 4 1/2 when Buddy died in February of 1959, and only like 3 during (what I believe was) his only tour of the UK, so I’m pretty sure he never saw him live. Because Holly died so early in his musical career, not many people could say the saw him.
@jennycraigadventures3314
5 жыл бұрын
Darla Tidwell When Elvis’ dad gave concerts, I’m sure Elvis got to see some of them.
@darlatidwell9995
5 жыл бұрын
I said a Buddy Holly concert or two along with Elvis Presley. I did not say he took Elvis to concerts.
@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore
5 жыл бұрын
It was Linda Ronstadt’s version of Allison that impressed me with Costello’s talent. It seems to me that the artist’s with a strong work ethic, and extreme talent, have the best chance at surviving the rock lifestyle and having a long career. I’m sorry to hear of his cancer diagnosis. I wish him the best of health for many years to come. Thanks Fil!
@sinnertrain7405
5 жыл бұрын
I was a fan of Elvis Costello from the start (Stiff Records!), but must confess I've not kept up with everything he's done over a long career. I heard today that he won a songwriter award at the 2019 Americana Awards in Nashville, TN. Brilliant songwriter and a unique singer. AND yes in the late 70's I listened to prog, jazz fusion, reggae, punk, post punk, hard rock, country rock, et al. If you love music, you LOVE all types of music.
@pamelawatson4929
5 жыл бұрын
Another excellent trip down memory lane. Thanks Fil
@sensey07
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis Costello is far more than the British Dylan ... he could spit lyrics like a hip-hop star, but they had the sly sophistication of Donald Fagen (Steely Dan). I saw him live in New York around 1980 for a 90-minute show. They took no breaks, it was intense. It shortchanged him to lump him in with the other "new wave" artists as "punk". By 1982, he became even more artistic.
@user-hu7en6ur9g
Жыл бұрын
seen EC and the attractions 1978 nyc, wow what a band live. thanks Fil.
@glennadamsmusic
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this Fil. Awesome. I first saw Elvis and The Attractions live in Vancouver this same year of 1978. That show changed my life. Such incredible musicians. And Elvis, one of truly great songwriters of rock music.
@johncook7281
5 жыл бұрын
Fil, Patti Smith then The Cars, now Elvis Costello After Neil Diamond and a little after Van Morrison. Quite eclectic. Good for your kind of show. Mission statement- 'Ill listen to any semi good to great performance of a great artist.
@roses919
5 жыл бұрын
Gawd they all look so young! Great tune by a great artist. Elvis C. one of my favs!
@jamesjohnson77
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for analyzing this suggestion of mine Fil. Such a great performance, love the "Space Invader" impression Elvis does in the mid section. The Attractions are also soo in sync as a band here. Costello has covered so many different styles of music during his lengthy career . The only other artist that has taken a similar path would be Joe Jackson. I need to search for a clip !
@davidnelson6874
2 жыл бұрын
That is by far the hardest I have ever heard Elvis Costello & The Attractions sound.
@phildirt3
5 жыл бұрын
I bought my cool stereo in78 and this was the first record played on it!!
@jeaniechowdury576
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping us enjoy and appreciate elvis c even more!
@drewpall2598
5 жыл бұрын
Informative analysis Fil, I've learn a few things tonight on Elvis Costello. cool performance by all. thanks for another analysis video.
@gary1961
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis in Eric's in Liverpool, late 1977. What a performance. Hooked ever since.
@urasam2
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis changed my life in 1978 with this album - This Year's Model, the Live At The El Mocambo bootleg and two concerts in London. The Attractions were unbeatable live and Elvis's scary persona onstage was amazing.
@vincegotera
5 жыл бұрын
Love Elvis Costello's percussive guitar lead lines here. Great video, Fil!
@ritahall6628
4 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Analyses You’re the best Fil Thanks
@wingsofpegasus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ThisTrainIsLost
5 жыл бұрын
It would have been nice if Elvis’ collaboration with Brian Eno had been mentioned (“My Dark Life,” off of the “Songs in the Key of X” album). It has seemed clear for decades that anything that includes Eno is going to be interesting, whether you like it or not. Apart from all of its technical details, “My Dark Life” has an unsettling mood that I don’t know how to put into words, though Elvis’ deadpan vocal delivery is definitely a major part of the song’s impact.
@ipsurvivor
5 жыл бұрын
I remember buying his first record back in the day...
@goodun2974
5 жыл бұрын
Here in the States, Costello's 1st LP record initially did not included "Watching the Detectives", it was only found on the British record release (or maybe as a B-side on one of the 45rpm singles, "Allison" perhaps? Can't quite remember....). Which was frustrating; I remember hearing "Watching the Detectives" on the radio at some point but you couldn't easily buy it.
@ipsurvivor
5 жыл бұрын
good 'un 👍 Back then in 78’ I just got the 45 single for “Allison”... not totally sure if that was his first US single. Later in the 90s I got the Reissued CD of ‘My Aim Is True’ with the country songs that they wouldn’t let him release back in the 70s...
@pamnichols7877
5 жыл бұрын
👌👌👌👌🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧90k subscribers! You have to be so proud!!!!
@wingsofpegasus
5 жыл бұрын
It's cool!
@gratiacynthiamaiaporto1596
5 жыл бұрын
Great analysis as usual. Congrats Fil.
@mmccartney6579
5 жыл бұрын
Elvis Costello is...a genius. Period. Another great review, Fil! Cheers, mate! :)
@marthabixler1606
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this one I love Elvis Costello!
@jhamptonjr
5 жыл бұрын
Declan is the man! I loved it when he said to hell with SNL and broke into Radio Radio instead of playing the song they wanted him to (Less Than Zero). Thanks Fil! Pump It Up is still one of the best pick-me-up songs ever BTW!
@VIDSTORAGE
5 жыл бұрын
I am glad he made it in the US ,he seems to be a right good guy along with his music that really did great here..He was never negative or political ..I think he was being lumped in with the Punk Rockers at first and it did not fit his image ...Elvis Presley died about the same time he was getting noticed and that name just caught a lot of attention ..It timed just right for him.
@ballhawk387
10 ай бұрын
Fire! Indeed, one *is* unique by default by simply doing what comes naturally to them. An artist friend of mine made the very same point many years ago, which I have always remembered. New wave musicians tended to be very underrated due to their admirable aversion to ass-wanking, and these guys were certainly among the best, and could go toe-to-toe with any band in any genre at this time. And Elvis himself has kept getting better and better as a guitarist and even keyboard player (see Roy Orbison's Black and White Night).
@DSRQ1
5 жыл бұрын
Great job, Fil. Got to see Elvis at Hard Rock Orlando c. 1998. Acoustic show, Roger McGuinn his guest artist. Brought the house down! Thanks!
@skridtractor875
5 жыл бұрын
Nice! This is my favorite Elvis Costello tune. Really enjoy his early material.
@rcheath4258
5 жыл бұрын
Always a fan Fil of Elvis Costello. Tight band and a great vibe.
@kevinblake7078
5 жыл бұрын
Way cool Fil, Elvis is a super songwriter and performer. You were spot on about the attractions. seen them in 78 they blew away the academy of music. Loud proud and a very tight performance.
@BigLovinB
5 жыл бұрын
I saw him in Portland, Oregon at a "Catch A Rising Star" concert. It was 1978 or 1979. I was an ABBA fan, so his style was alien to me. Took me a long time to warm up to it.
@rexvisitor44
5 жыл бұрын
More great late 70s memories. Great choice and analysis, Fil. Keep 'em coming! Joe Jackson would be a great choice. Joe Strummer, too. Someone named Joe! Or, Hey Joe by Jimi...
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