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Two more shows featuring Elvis and an Orchestra performing Il Sogno - ' The first half of the concert features selections from his Il Sogno CD; the second half are Costello classics' - have been announced.
Chicago , April 18 '06 ( Corporate bookings now open)
Minnesota , April 24 '06 ( Tickets go on sale August 20, 2005 )
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Green Stage
Parkpop Festival
Hague
Holland
June 26 '05
1. Uncomplicated
2. Radio Radio
3. Watching The Detectives
4. Bedlam
5. Monkey To Man
6. Needle Time
7. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
8. Clubland
9. Good Year For The Roses
10. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
11. High Fidelity
12. You Really Got A Hold On Me
13. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And
Understanding?
14. Oliver's Army
15. Pump It Up
Encore 1
16. I Want You
( Submitted by Grignion Schrama)
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Villa Lago
Perugia
Italy
June 19 '05
1. Uncomplicated
2. Clown Strike
3. 45
4. Country Darkness
5. Needle Time
6. Shabby Doll
7. Green Shirt
8. Everyday I Write The Book
9. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
10. Clubland
11. Good Year For The Roses
12. Toledo
13. Complicated Shadows
14. Watching The Detectives
15. The Delivery Man
16. Mystery Dance
17. Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)?
18. Monkey To Man
19. Pump It Up
20. Alison/Suspicious Minds
21. Radio Radio
22. Heart Of The City
23. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And
Understanding?
( Submitted by sandro10 )
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Teatro Ramano
Verona
Italy
June 18 '05
1. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
2. Uncomplicated
3. Clown Strike
4. Distorted Angel
5. 45
6. Country Darkness
7. Bedlam
8. Needle Time
9. Either Side Of The Same Town
10. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
11. Clubland - band leave stage after song
12. This House Is Empty Now - EC+Steve Nieve only
13. The Birds Will Still Be Singing - EC+Steve Nieve
only
14. Toledo
15. Still
16. Almost Blue
17. When I Was Cruel No. 2
18. Watching The Detectives
19. The Delivery Man/The Butcher's Boy
20. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And
Understanding?
21. Alison/Suspicious Minds
22. Mystery Dance
23. Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)?
24. Pump It Up
25. You Really Got A Hold On Me
26. Radio Radio
27. Monkey To Man
28. Oliver's Army
29.Love That Burns
30. The Scarlet Tide
( Submitted by Jens Christensen )
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Parco Novi
Modena
Italy
June 16 '05
1. This Year's Girl
2. Uncomplicated
3. Clown Strike
4. 45
5. Country Darkness
6. Bedlam
7. Needle Time
8. Distorted Angel
9. Either Side Of The Same Town
10. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
11. Clubland
12. Toledo
13. All This Useless Beauty
14. Brilliant Mistake
15. Almost Blue
16. Kinder Murder
17. In The Darkest Place
18. When I Was Cruel No. 2
19. Watching The Detectives
20. The Delivery Man/The Butcher's Boy
21. Monkey To Man
22. Mystery Dance
23. Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)?
24. Pump It Up
25. Alison/Suspicious Minds
26. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And
Understanding?
27. God Give Me Strength
28. Beyond Belief
29. Radio Radio
30. The Scarlet Tide
( Submitted by Jens Christensen )
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Fiorentino
Sesto
Italy
June 15 '05
1. This Year's Girl
2. Uncomplicated
3. Clown Strike
4. 45
5. Country Darkness
6. Bedlam
7. Needle Time
8. Distorted Angel
9. Brilliant Mistake
10. Either Side Of The Same Town
11. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
12. Clubland
13. Toledo
14. All This Useless Beauty
15. Suit Of Lights
16. Almost Blue
17. Kinder Murder
18. In The Darkest Place
19. When I Was Cruel No. 2
20. Watching The Detectives
21. The Delivery Man
22. Monkey To Man
23. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
24. High Fidelity
25. Radio Radio
26. Pump It Up
27. Alison/Suspicious Minds
28. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And
Understanding?
29. Heart Of The City
30. Oliver's Army
31. The Scarlet Tide
32. Mystery Train
33. Love That Burns
( Submitted by sandro10)
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Palacio Euskalduna
Bilbao
Spain
June 7 '05
1. Welcome To The Working Week
2. Uncomplicated
3. Clown Strike
4. 45
5. Country Darkness
6. Bedlam
7. Needle Time
8. Rocking Horse Road
9. Brilliant Mistake
10. Either Side Of The Same Town
11. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
12. Episode Of Blonde
13. Clubland
14. Toledo
15. Still
16. Indoor Fireworks
17. Almost Blue
18. Kinder Murder
19. In The Darkest Place
20. When I Was Cruel No. 2
21. Watching The Detectives
22. The Delivery Man/The Butcher's Boy
23. Monkey To Man
24. Don't Lose Your Grip On Love
25. Alison/Suspicious Minds
26. Mystery Dance
27. Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)?
28. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And
Understanding?
29. Radio Radio
30. God Give Me Strength
31. Pump It Up
32. The Scarlet Tide
( Submitted by Chema Vellido/Santi Ullibarri )
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Hay Festival
Hay
England
June 1 '05
1. Welcome To The Working Week
2. Uncomplicated
3. 45
4. Everyday I Write The Book
5. Country Darkness
6. Needle Time
7. Hidden Shame
8. Either Side Of The Same Town
9. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
10. Good Year For The Roses
11. Our Little Angel
12. Suit Of Lights
13. Almost Blue
14. Kinder Murder
15. When I Was Cruel No. 2
16. Watching The Detectives
17. The Delivery Man/The Butcher's Boy
18. Monkey To Man
19. Shipbuilding
20. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And
Understanding?
21. Oliver's Army
22. Pump It Up
23. Alison/Suspicious Minds
24. You Really Got A Hold On Me
25. The Scarlet Tide
( Submitted by Jonathan Dancey/William Munro )
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
University of East Anglia
Norwich
England
May 25 '05
1. Welcome To The Working Week
2. Uncomplicated
3. Radio Radio
4. Button My Lip
5. Country Darkness
6. Needle Time - with line from Yer Blues
7. Brilliant Mistake
8. Less Than Zero
9. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
10. Good Year For The Roses
11. Clubland
12. Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down
13. Kinder Murder
14. Watching The Detectives
15. You'll Never Walk Alone
16. Mystery Dance
17. Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)?
18. The Delivery Man
19. Monkey To Man
20. Alison/Suspicious Minds
21. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
22. High Fidelity
23. You Really Got A Hold On Me
24. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?
25. Heart Of The City
26. Oliver's Army
27. Pump It Up
28. The Scarlet Tide
( Submitted by David Palmer)
BBC 4 plan to show some of Elvis' show in Glastonbury on June 24.
Elvis show in Paris on June 22 has been cancelled. No reason is apparent.
demonVision is pleased to announce, for the very first time on DVD, a unique collection of the visual works of Elvis Costello - The Right Spectacle: The Very Best of Elvis Costello - The Videos,Released on DVD 5 September, 2005
From his first Radar Records single in 1978, I Don't Want To Go To (Chelsea), to his final video for Warner Brothers; 13 Steps Lead Down (from 1994's Brutal Youth album), this is a must purchase for all serious Elvis Costello enthusiasts and fans alike.
Widely regarded as one of the most respected singer/songwriters in rock and pop, Elvis Costello was instrumental in pioneering the pop video in its early days, most of which became regular viewing on MTV and other noted music television channels.
The DVD boasts a grand total of 27 videos that includes material rarely seen since the original release of the singles they supported.
The DVD can be watched with Audio Commentary that Elvis has recorded especially for each video. Costello's witty and lively explanations provide insights into where, why and how the videos were created. Fans will laugh along with Elvis as he tells comic anecdotes and mocks both himself and his fellow band members.
Bonus features include over 70 minutes worth of ultra rare television archive footage culled from an array of TV channels from the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK. Costello and the Attractions perform Alison, Lip Service and No Dancing on the British TV show, Granada Reports, Shipbuilding on The Tube, Oliver's Army on the Dutch TV show Countdown, and Peace in Our Time on Sweden's Mandagsboren, and many more.
But that's not all! The DVD is presented in a collectable digipack, with comprehensive production notes written by the man himself. What's more, the DVD includes a surprise Easter Egg strategically hidden away on the DVD for the most ardent of Costello enthusiasts to find.
DVD Track Listing
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (from the 1978 album "This Year's Model")
Pump It Up (from the 1978 album "This Year's Model")
Radio Radio (from the 1978 album "This Year's Model")
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding (from the 1979 album "Armed Forces")
Oliver's Army (from the 1979 album "Armed Forces")
Accidents Will Happen (from the 1979 album "Armed Forces")
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down (from the 1980 album "Get Happy")
High Fidelity (from the 1980 album "Get Happy")
Love For Tender (from the 1980 album "Get Happy")
Possession (from the 1980 album "Get Happy")
New Amsterdam (from the 1980 album "Get Happy")
Clubland (from the 1981 album "Trust")
New Lace Sleeves (from the 1981 album "Trust")
Good Year For The Roses (from the 1981 album "Almost Blue")
Sweet Dreams (from the 1981 album "Almost Blue")
You Little Fool (from the 1982 album "Imperial Bedroom")
Everyday I Write The Book (from the 1983 album "Punch The Clock")
Let Them All Talk (from the 1983 album "Punch The Clock")
The Only Flame In Town (from the 1984 album "Goodbye Cruel World")
I Wanna Be Loved (from the 1984 album "Goodbye Cruel World")
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (from the 1986 album "King Of America")
Veronica (from the 1989 album "Spike")
This Town (from the 1989 album "Spike")
The Other Side Of Summer (from the 1991 album "Mighty Like A Rose")
So Like Candy (from the 1991 album "Mighty Like A Rose")
Sulky Girl (from the 1994 album "Brutal Youth")
13 Steps Lead Down (from the 1994 album "Brutal Youth")
Bonus Material / TV Archive Track Listing
Granada Reports / So It Goes (UK)
Filmed at Eric's, broadcast October 1977
Alison [Excerpt], Lip Service, No Dancing
Revolver (UK)
Early to mid 78, TV studio
This Year's Girl, Radio Radio
Countdown (Netherlands)
30.5.79, live in a club
Oliver's Army, Accidents Will Happen, Watching The Detectives, You Belong To Me
Pink Pop (Netherlands)
4.6.79, live outdoor festival
Lipstick Vogue, Watching The Detectives
What's In (UK)
16.3.81, TV studio
Shot With His Own Gun
The Tube (UK)
4.11.83, TV studio
Shipbuilding, Everyday I Write The Book, Clowntime is Over, TKO (Boxing Day)
Mandagsboren (Sweden)
21.11.83, TV studio
Big Sister's Clothes, Peace In Our Time
DVD PRODUCT INFORMATION
Title The Right Spectacle: The Very Best of Elvis Costello - The Videos
Release Date 5th September 2005
Certificate Exempt
Special Features 27 videos, audio commentary by Elvis Costello, plus seven rare archive television performances
Format PAL, Region 0 (plays in all regions)
Audio Dolby Digital 2.0, Stereo
Picture 4:3
DVD Region Code 0 (Region Free)
DVD Disc Format DVD-9
Total Running Time 167 minutes, main show: 99 mins, bonus features: 68 mins
Catalogue Number DEMONDVD003
Barcode Number 5014797600034
Dealer Price £12.25
Suggested Retail Price £17.99
Some reviews Elvis in Madrid and Vigo have appeared.
A rough setlist for Madrid ( June 8) has been posted -
Welcome To The Working Week
Uncomplicated
Bedlam
Needle Time
Clown Strike
Watching The Detectives
Kinder Murder
Oliver's Army
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?
Less Than Zero
Radio Radio
Alison/Tracks Of My Tears/Suspicious Minds
Country Darkness
Suit Of Lights
Clubland - including quote from Insensatez – How insensitive- by Jobim
Toledo
Monkey To Man
Complicated Shadows
Either Side Of The Same Town
The Delivery Man/The Butcher's Boy
Pump It Up
You Really Got A Hold On Me
The Scarlet Tide
Encore 1
You'll Never Walk Alone - acapella
( Submitted by José Luis García )
Elvis is due to guest on two British TV chat shows. On Friday June 17th he appears on Kumars At No. 42 ( BBC 2), and on Friday June 24th he joins Johnny Vegas on 18 Stone of Idiot ( Channel 4) , where he will be taking part in a bizarre stunt involving a pram.
Elvis 2003 appearance on the radio show Jazz Piano is due for release on July 12 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon
Elvis and the programmes host Marian McPartland spoke about it recently -
On Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz with Elvis Costello, recorded in 2003, the legendary pianist continues a more recent tradition of taping episodes with guests who represent genres of music beyond jazz. “My first reaction was one of surprise, as I am neither a jazz musician nor a pianist,” says Costello of receiving McPartland’s invitation. “However, I am an admirer of Marian McPartland, and her humor, ease of manner, and depth of understanding of the repertoire made this an absolute pleasure.”
“I like hearing somebody else take the song and do whatever they want,” says McPartland, encapsulating her philosophy at 87 years-old. “I try to play chords that will make him or her feel good and not get in their way, and listen a lot, and not play lots of runs.” As always, McPartland complements Costello with beautiful voicings and pithy solos, and elicits first-person testimony from the singer on the ways in which jazz has influenced his own aesthetic.
“We had a wonderful time, because everything he sang was something that I knew well,” McPartland says. “I had never met Elvis, and I found him a very charming guy. We sat and talked about tunes and keys, and just did one after another. It was all very easy.”
The eight-tune program primarily features “blue ballads,” including two Costello originals. Each song connects in some way to Costello’s personal history, and he sings them in a velvet-to-husky baritone, resonant with vibrato, which he deploys with in-the-moment presence.
“I have never been tempted to record a ‘Standards’ album, but I have recorded at least an album’s worth of such material over the years,” says Costello, who first reached a mass audience playing Punk-inflected Rock-and-Roll two years before Piano Jazz kicked off. “Revisiting songs I had known my whole life, such as ‘My Funny Valentine,’ which I recorded 25 years previously, was exactly what this opportunity was all about. The feeling for songs changes in time just as the voice changes. ”
Aside from “My Funny Valentine,” Costello reprises earlier versions of “Gloomy Sunday,” “They Didn’t Believe Me,” “You Don’t Know What Love Is,” “The Very Thought Of You,” and his own standard “Almost Blue.” He concludes the program with the then-unreleased “I’m In The Mood Again,” from North, which Costello was preparing at the time of this recording. The repertoire on that album contains, in Costello’s words, “harmonies, instrumental timbres and rhythms derived from jazz, but they are just songs and music that I imagined.”
After Costello’s final breath on “The Very Thought of You,” McPartland remarks, “You did that like a jazz singer,” referring to his fresh phrasing and identifiable-in-one-note sound. “I might have suggested we perform Mingus’ ‘Weird Nightmare’ or one of my lyrics for Mingus’ ‘Self-Portrait In Three Colors’ or Billy Strayhorn’s ‘Blood Count,’” Costello says. “But then we would have no repertoire for a return appearance on the show.”
Elvis' shows this weekend in Portugal have cancelled. No reason is apparent.
"I thought that show was tremendous," Costello said. "Both Bob Dylan and Merle Haggrad were absolutely at their peak. Bob has a great new band. He's playing very intricate arrangements. ...Merle Haggard was as funny as hell and sang like a bird. It was a terrific complementary show of two people you admire." - Elvis Costello
The above quote was found at the top of a fantastic behind the scenes review of the recent Bob Dylan - Merle Haggard Tour.
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Music Theatre
Vejle
Denmark
June 4 '05
1. Welcome To The Working Week
2. Uncomplicated
3. Clown Strike
4. 45
5. Country Darkness
6. Bedlam
7. Needle Time
8. Rocking Horse Road
9. Human Hands
10. Either Side Of The Same Town
11. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
12. Sulky Girl
13. Good Year For The Roses
14. Our Little Angel
15. Suit Of Lights
16. Toledo
17. Almost Blue
18. Kinder Murder
19. In The Darkest Place
20. When I Was Cruel No. 2
21. Watching The Detectives
22. The Delivery Man/The Butcher's Boy
23. Monkey To Man
24. Shipbuilding
25. Hurry Down Doomsday (The Bugs Are Taking Over)
26. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?
27. Oliver's Army
28. Pump It Up
29. The Scarlet Tide
( Submitted by Martin Nielsen/Lars Gram )
Elvis Costello and The Imposters
Tivoli
Copenhagen
Denmark
June 3 '05
1. Accidents Will Happen
2. Uncomplicated
3. Clown Strike
4. Radio Radio
5. Country Darkness
6. Needle Time
7. Less Than Zero
8. Everyday I Write The Book
9. Either Side Of The Same Town
10. ( I don't want to go to) Chelsea
11. Clubland (with I Feel Pretty coda)
12. Good Year For The Roses
13. New Amsterdam/Hide Your Love Away (Beatles #1)
14. Complicated Shadows
15. When I Was Cruel 2
16. Watching The Detectives
17. The Delivery Man/The Butcher Boy
18. Monkey To Man
19. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
20. High Fidelity
21. You Really Got A Hold On Me (Beatles #2)
22. ( Whats so funny 'bout) Peace, Love And Understanding
23. Oliver's Army
24. Pump It Up /RAIN!!! (Beatles #3)
( Submitted by King Hoarse)