On this episode of Spectacle, Elvis credits the Clash (SPECIFICALLY their cover of "Police & Thieves) for introducing Reggae into the punk/new wave genre and inspiring "Watching the Detectives". Sting then credits Elvis for the fact that the success of "Alison" gave him the confidence to bring "Roxanne" to Copeland and Stewart: type these into youtube search:Sting & Elvis Costello: "Roxanne" & "Alison" & Springsteen, Costello, Little Steven, Dave Grohl & Clash
Holy crap Elvis Costello backed by all three members of the Police on one of his most reggae-influenced songs! This was the last thing I expected to see.
"Police were important in the grand scheme of pop music, but lyrically there's no comparison...Just listen to Elvis's brilliant wordplay on "Detectives" compared to the " giant steps are what you take" nonsense..lol"
Costello was important in the grand scheme of pop music, but musically there's no comparison...Just listen to The Polices brilliant musicality on "Walking..." compared to watching the detectives nonsense...lol.
Funny seeing them together playing this, when Elvis use to slag the Police off mercilessly back in the day when it was called "New Wave" ( He famously said " they're pretty, they can play, they make great pop records and I can't fucking stand them!") ...Musically both Costello and Police were important in the grand scheme of pop music, but lyrically there's no comparison...Just listen to Elvis's brilliant wordplay on "Detectives" compared to the " giant steps are what you take" nonsense..lol
If Joe Strummer was still with us ( RIPunk), it would've been great to have him on stage with the aforementioned Police and Costello, doing the Clash's" Police and Thieves" or "White Man in Hammersmith Palais" to tie up the reggae/punk influenced rock these guys pioneered back in the late 70s early 80s...Just a thought..( Then again, Strummer hated the Police more than Costello did, so maybe not)
Holy P(olitical) C(orrectness) Batman! I see now that some someones have even gone to the self-congratulatory length of rating my simple, inoffensive, non-controversial, jokey comment with a mighty mighty thumbs down!
All I can say in response is, "I'm sorry, ladies and gentlemen, there's no reason to do this song here....."
Hm. I notice MacManus also appears to be wearing a fetching pair of "on-eye monitors" (it's how he sees the people in audience). I do thank you for providing the "nomenclature" (it's how you misread comments intended as tongue-in-cheek). What I'd seriously like like to know though, is what you'd call that funny, guitar-shaped thing with the four fat strings? How about a "quatrar"?
Hooray thank you and very much agreed. Let's all Google away, and while we're at it, thank G*d we've not ALL got our "smug-self-satisfaction monitors" on. (It's how we see how dumb we think other people are!)
I saw the programme. At last we can hear someone ask the musicians intelligent questions about their influences. We know their music. It's good to hear them speak. Elvis really listens to them. Great series - more please!!! Someone said that Elton John's company produced them is that so?
I agree 100%. Even the commercial promos that feature other artist are good. This is the best music show I've seen. Elvis digs deep. I like he question to the Police" Which song made it apparent that you had something special." I agree, Finally we can hear someone not ask geniuses "so how are the kids?"
It's a crying shame that it was shown only at 2 in the morning here in the UK.
Not many people got to see it. Elton John's company produced it apparently, and the Lou Reed interview was amazing. He is normally standoffish but he came across well. I wish more music shows were like that.
Copeland + Summers = great.
Sting = not so great (yes, I'm being diplomatic).
Strange to see E.C. playing with The Police, he was very vocal in his hatred for them back in the 70s / 80s...
diskochimp 5 months ago
anyone else think good, but too much drums, and theres no need for another bass player in the back
chrissmokin 11 months ago
when sting's notes are sour, when other problems arise, just focus on copeland and everything comes up roses
downeybill 1 year ago 4
don't you have the complete episode?
fsijh 1 year ago
new wave doesn't get old. great!
borddakter 1 year ago
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Elvis can't sing very well can he? I can't listen to his voice.
sahseeker 1 year ago
On this episode of Spectacle, Elvis credits the Clash (SPECIFICALLY their cover of "Police & Thieves) for introducing Reggae into the punk/new wave genre and inspiring "Watching the Detectives". Sting then credits Elvis for the fact that the success of "Alison" gave him the confidence to bring "Roxanne" to Copeland and Stewart: type these into youtube search:Sting & Elvis Costello: "Roxanne" & "Alison" & Springsteen, Costello, Little Steven, Dave Grohl & Clash
ahclem 1 year ago 3
Holy crap Elvis Costello backed by all three members of the Police on one of his most reggae-influenced songs! This was the last thing I expected to see.
closertotheheart 1 year ago
"Police were important in the grand scheme of pop music, but lyrically there's no comparison...Just listen to Elvis's brilliant wordplay on "Detectives" compared to the " giant steps are what you take" nonsense..lol"
Costello was important in the grand scheme of pop music, but musically there's no comparison...Just listen to The Polices brilliant musicality on "Walking..." compared to watching the detectives nonsense...lol.
guitarguy10000 1 year ago
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What a horrible performance
carthagepropaganda 1 year ago
Give it up for the drummer, cause the drummer is bad!!! Gotta love Copeland just the best, gangly, funny, on time and back in the day.....ow!!
scribblecat1 1 year ago
Elvis is God!!!! Andy Summers saves the day!
christomchak 1 year ago
A perfect song for The Police to cover!
ExodusPessoa 1 year ago
Funny seeing them together playing this, when Elvis use to slag the Police off mercilessly back in the day when it was called "New Wave" ( He famously said " they're pretty, they can play, they make great pop records and I can't fucking stand them!") ...Musically both Costello and Police were important in the grand scheme of pop music, but lyrically there's no comparison...Just listen to Elvis's brilliant wordplay on "Detectives" compared to the " giant steps are what you take" nonsense..lol
deathfromabove77 2 years ago 15
If Joe Strummer was still with us ( RIPunk), it would've been great to have him on stage with the aforementioned Police and Costello, doing the Clash's" Police and Thieves" or "White Man in Hammersmith Palais" to tie up the reggae/punk influenced rock these guys pioneered back in the late 70s early 80s...Just a thought..( Then again, Strummer hated the Police more than Costello did, so maybe not)
deathfromabove77 2 years ago 12
Go Andy go! Play that solo!
WouterJ 2 years ago
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Holy P(olitical) C(orrectness) Batman! I see now that some someones have even gone to the self-congratulatory length of rating my simple, inoffensive, non-controversial, jokey comment with a mighty mighty thumbs down!
All I can say in response is, "I'm sorry, ladies and gentlemen, there's no reason to do this song here....."
kebingo 2 years ago
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kebingo 2 years ago
Britich secret?
Nigelxman 2 years ago
Holy crap! Look at those dudes, they look amazing!... I'm sure there is some Britich secret they all have.. plus there is Sting :-)
Lkguest 2 years ago
iTunes has all the episodes for $1.99 each.
It's worth it if your a music fan! Elvis rules!!!
brianfizzy 2 years ago
sting's bass face haha
andy's skinnys jeans
Police are great
stoberto06 2 years ago
this is the best
conbonz666 2 years ago
Love Sumner's hearing aid...
kebingo 2 years ago
it's called an "in-ear monitor", it's how he hears the other musicians
floratone 2 years ago
Hm. I notice MacManus also appears to be wearing a fetching pair of "on-eye monitors" (it's how he sees the people in audience). I do thank you for providing the "nomenclature" (it's how you misread comments intended as tongue-in-cheek). What I'd seriously like like to know though, is what you'd call that funny, guitar-shaped thing with the four fat strings? How about a "quatrar"?
kebingo 2 years ago
you should Google "in-ear monitor."
BlackCatCadillac 2 years ago
Meanwhile, howzabout you "google" "irony"? "Agreed"?
veinknamjenbi 2 years ago
Hooray thank you and very much agreed. Let's all Google away, and while we're at it, thank G*d we've not ALL got our "smug-self-satisfaction monitors" on. (It's how we see how dumb we think other people are!)
kebingo 2 years ago 4
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kebingo 2 years ago
einfach grandios:-)
buchhaus1 2 years ago
holy crap! wow! :)
MobiusBandwidth 2 years ago
Cool veteran rockers doing thier thing !!
4444jcm 2 years ago 3
i swear im bringing back the electric organ
riles5446 2 years ago 3
Que banda te armaste McManus!!!! no lo puedo creer! como suena. Que bueno poder haber estado ahí.
MardearribaStudio 2 years ago
hey do you have any more vids from this show??
aussieguyfromperth 2 years ago
Yeah, Elton John is in the credits as a producer.
drone7 3 years ago
Do you have the whole show maybe?
LukaArsenalSerbia 2 years ago
I caught a few of these shows - Elvis really was a great host and it was brilliant to see him collaborate like this!
pickassoreborn 3 years ago 2
I saw the programme. At last we can hear someone ask the musicians intelligent questions about their influences. We know their music. It's good to hear them speak. Elvis really listens to them. Great series - more please!!! Someone said that Elton John's company produced them is that so?
Toracube 3 years ago 2
I agree 100%. Even the commercial promos that feature other artist are good. This is the best music show I've seen. Elvis digs deep. I like he question to the Police" Which song made it apparent that you had something special." I agree, Finally we can hear someone not ask geniuses "so how are the kids?"
jazzhjazz 3 years ago 3
It's a crying shame that it was shown only at 2 in the morning here in the UK.
Not many people got to see it. Elton John's company produced it apparently, and the Lou Reed interview was amazing. He is normally standoffish but he came across well. I wish more music shows were like that.
Toracube 3 years ago 9