I was there down in front (am I that bald guy at the lower right at 0:06?) and Nick said that he was suffering from a major respiratory infection and could barely sing - he was already changing keys and hitting clams during his solo set.
That was way too fun! I agree that I would be happy hearing this trio sing the phone book or just talk it up. Cute old boogers and all three heart throbs of my youth not to mention all the great tunes they penned individually.
I was at this terrific show. Hitchcock did a tremendous solo acoustic set..he is a great storyteller, songwriter, and troublemaker. Then Lowe played, and it all sounded great. Then they played a few songs together, and Hitchcock really does have a wonderful harmony voice. Elvis came out and they did these songs. I love Elvis C, but they had obviously not worked out the harmonies and it showed.
3 very talented guys just having fun and playing some great music.
To be honest, most of the reason "If I Fell" was out of harmony was because of Robyn Hitchcock. I saw him and Nick Lowe do a duet of it in LA at the El Rey, and this version trumps it cause Elivs keeps it steady.
No kidding. Some of those notes had no business in there. Mystery Trais was not really strong either. But If I Fell is all about beautiful melody and gorgeous harmony. If you can't do it...Let It Be!!
3 Brits -its always good to hear- collectively-very cool THANKS!
Yea -I agree Richard Thompson would certainly add !
funfinder27 10 months ago
Awesome!!
CarolinaGamecocksFan 1 year ago
I was there down in front (am I that bald guy at the lower right at 0:06?) and Nick said that he was suffering from a major respiratory infection and could barely sing - he was already changing keys and hitting clams during his solo set.
kinseymilkbone 1 year ago
The Jesus of Cool and His Apostles!
ilPadrino72 1 year ago
Very cool! What a trio! Only Paul, John and George could top this.
charold3 1 year ago
That was way too fun! I agree that I would be happy hearing this trio sing the phone book or just talk it up. Cute old boogers and all three heart throbs of my youth not to mention all the great tunes they penned individually.
cfluzz 2 years ago
elvis and nick and back up? that is some serious back up
skipitobandito 2 years ago
Bloody brilliant!
RPattzFanNJ 2 years ago
Thanks for putting this up! Really love it.
postscription 2 years ago
OK, it wasn't perfect. I still loved it. Hell, I'd pay good money to see these three sing the phone book!
mikewattdisciple 2 years ago
wow......they need to do more together badly..i smell super duper group. ha
OsvaldoPaese 2 years ago
yeah why wasn't I at this show
yoplaitsudan 2 years ago
Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello and Robyn Hitchcock? Too much coolness for one stage at one time.
If Billy Bragg was there, the stage would have exploded.
mosquitobight 2 years ago 20
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ledatape 2 years ago
@mosquitobight
I might suggest Richard Thompson before Billy but all would be great.
sigmund5 1 year ago 2
I was at this terrific show. Hitchcock did a tremendous solo acoustic set..he is a great storyteller, songwriter, and troublemaker. Then Lowe played, and it all sounded great. Then they played a few songs together, and Hitchcock really does have a wonderful harmony voice. Elvis came out and they did these songs. I love Elvis C, but they had obviously not worked out the harmonies and it showed.
3 very talented guys just having fun and playing some great music.
Thanks for putting this up!
tbeezer2009 2 years ago
Why do 3 excellent singer songwriters do 2 covers of other people's songs.
Islwynpaul 2 years ago
why not?
blockheadjr 2 years ago
wow, this is awesome! What I wouldn't give to see these guys together live!
asktunes 3 years ago 4
Great performers!
leviscostello 3 years ago
To be honest, most of the reason "If I Fell" was out of harmony was because of Robyn Hitchcock. I saw him and Nick Lowe do a duet of it in LA at the El Rey, and this version trumps it cause Elivs keeps it steady.
Still a great show, though.
SonofMrPeanut 3 years ago
If that's true than Elvis learned the harmony between the 2 shows. Robyn is singing the melody correctly. It is Elvis who blew it.
joelmc73 3 years ago
Anyone, Elvis or Robyn can have an off night.
barrieev 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
I just had 6 minutes of my life stolen and I usually love anything Elvis does with anyone but this was a train wreck. I want my6 minutes back!
chatropolis 3 years ago
lighten up, jerk.
AmbushReality 3 years ago 2
Love Elvis Costello, but how could he be so off on the harmony to this classic song???
joelmc73 3 years ago
No kidding. Some of those notes had no business in there. Mystery Trais was not really strong either. But If I Fell is all about beautiful melody and gorgeous harmony. If you can't do it...Let It Be!!
Lafforte 3 years ago
Wow! Great performance! Thanks for posting!
billieredsocks 3 years ago
Elvis was probably ready to start -- "Romeo was restless. . . oh. You mean THAT Mystery Train."
Weezie64 3 years ago
You're thinking of "Mystery Dance".
smautomat 3 years ago
The one guy who HAS"nt sold Millions and Millions of records and tickets , is leading the trio and setting the pase!
DEPARTMENTofPEACEusa 3 years ago
Oh man---I saw Robyn and Nick last Sat at the Fillmore, but this must have been amazing...
wiggles63 3 years ago
Very nice post
Elvis Costello was at this? I knew Robyn was playing with Nick Lowe (caught the Robyn special yesterday on Sundance) but Elvis?
JoeChrisMorris 3 years ago
it was a fantastic show.
sssnole 3 years ago
I was at the concert - how great to see the three of them again.
CareneLydia 3 years ago
That N95 takes some pretty wicked video.
MrTncrumpets 3 years ago