O dear...and those swaying dancers in red dresses...suppose they're wearing red shoes as well! A great artist nonetheless, the taste flaws are all bottom of the rocks.
Saw the Attractions and Squeeze on the same bill at a small London venue in 1978 - Squeeze very drunk and brilliant, Attractions reasonably sober but unable to find the electric piano for the beer bottles Squeeze left onstage :o))
Nifty. A treat to see another very early clip. Seems like the Elvis and Attractions are miming to the Clover backing track off the album. more lost gems please!
Elvis in his "Angry Young Man" days. It's doesn't get much better than this! Thank you, Elvis Costello, Warren Zevon and Joe Jackson for saving us from the Hell that was disco. You are the Holy Trinity of Rock-n-Roll.
Watching the detectives, satire, PUNK, captures the era, he soon moved onto New Wave & other things, always the best at his start, red shoes, satirizing the other Elvis
The thing about a singer like Costello is that he superficially looks clever so people think he is clever and then pat themselves on the back for being so clever to listen to him. Make him more conventionally handsome and see if the critics have the same opinion of him. Looks work both way, sadly.
@ihasch Understand your point, but it is pretty obvious from even a casual listening to his lyrics that he creates some of the most clever lyrics in music. Bowie, for instance, was also strong in lyrics and he was loved by the women. I don't think that somehow twisted everyones perception of his intelligence. There are many other examples of singers that a good looking and also literate.
@wpollock1-People are that superficial. And Costello is coming out of an alt-rock scene that was anti-glamour, so I think his look is very studied. Although it isn't as pronounced with men, where handsome does not automatically equate to the perception of lacking talent, so you have a fair point.
@ihasch It would be interesting to see what he looked like just prior to his rise to fame - did he have the same glasses, etc. I am sure some of it was planned as you say. I think he probably had the nerd gene somewhat all his life to some extent!
@ihasch That is an interesting point I've never heard made before --- kudos. However, Declan McManus would have made it either way. Duran-Duran were all exceedingly good-looking, possessed of lesser talent, and very successful, also from the same era. Whether Elvis Costello was helped or hindered by his looks does not matter. It's an existential question. Would Jim Carrey have made it if he had less teeth??
Now can you say that I'm too old now that the Angels have stolen my red shoes"
What is he singing about? Eve talking to the serpent, being in love and having your Woman cheat on you and break your heart. There is a reason he isn't smiling and is hammering that guitar.
Seen Ian Declan Aloysium MacManus live seven times with the Attractions and alone and he is raw emotion and talent backed by hard work.
Now can you say that I'm too old now that the Angels have stolen my red shoes"
What is he singing about? Eve talking to the serpent, being in love and having your Woman cheat on you and break your heart. There is a reason he isn't smiling and is hammering that guitar.
Seen Ian Declan Aloysium MacManus live seven times with the Attractions and alone and he is raw emotion and talent backed by hard work.
Thanks for this.Whenever TOTP2 play Elvis' performance of Watching the Detectives they always claim it was his first Top of the Pops appearance but I was sure that I remembered him appearing on the show doing 'Red Shoes'. Now I know my memory wasn't playing tricks with me.!
Here, Elvis Costello respects punk and classic rock n' roll while maintaining his own individualism. If you don't appreciate it, then eat S#*T. That's just my opinion anyway.
Elvis Costello's first album, "My Aim is True," came out in Sept or Oct 1977 and changed my life!
That record opened me up to the Sex Pistols and a gazillion other great bands. It's a shame Elvis quit making that sort of music--he had me up to "Punch The Clock."
@Mose99 it probably is coz top of the pops usually used lipsyncs watch the smiths preforming at top of the pops that's when you see that it is a lip sync show.
If you like this then you will SLove (super love) Robert Randolph! Check out Robert and his newest CD that came out just a couple weeks ago!! When Robert shreds on the pedal steel guitar, you can’t help but feel the music run through your body! Be sure to check him out at (his name) dot net. You will be able to get a free track when you visit him on his sight! WoOt WoOt!!
Great song. Elvis was great for 5 years and then he became OK with not all that many good songs. So if someone likes Elvis from 1980, he might as well be dead .. mr chrismcginness666
The beauty of art is making the complicated simple and the simple complicated. Elvis is the epitome of an artist, his music is both simple and complicated and that makes him the greatest artist in modern music. The Beatles were great, Elvis Costello is awesome!
My full respects and thanks are extended to you Elvis. Thank you for following your principles, standards, and pride that would not allow you to lose your humanity, and against your personal interest, you decided not to sell out and took a stand against Israel's terrorism. YOU THE MAN
Of course this didn't do well with the public. As we all know apart from Oliver's Army Elvis never had a top10 single with his own songs. Hey you needs fools who only want to scream at pretty faces.Elvis has something other don't talent.
Same with Patti Smith, she once joked in concert that her label wanted to do a greatest hits package and she was incredulous, "What hits??" She then joked perhaps it should have 12 tracks and they should all be "Because the Night" LOL
Elvis is well known for taking his songs, and speeding them up to even double speed for live playing- pumping twice as much energy into them. My uncle saw elvis live sometime in the late 70's, (with the attractions) and he said elvis kicked over the mic stand and shouted the lyrics into the theatre. And you could hear him over the instruments...
what a classic. When I first heard it I thought it was a great song. Didn't know what it was about, didn't care. Now hearing it some 30+ years later all I can wonder is man, where can I get me a pair of those shoes
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It's a shame such a great live track here is being ruined by trolls who learn music through VH1 Greatest Whatever lists.
God, Lennon and McCartney are so paint-by-numbers song writers, trying to place them as the greatest ever is taking the safe route. Go listen to 'All Things Must Pass' if you want to see where most of the talent from the Beatles came from.
you can't expect to be taken seriously when you say that harrison was the main source of the beatles' talent. with that said, all things must pass is a great record.
Sorry - if you don;t like Elvis Costello you may as well be dead - the guy is sensational - I saw him in Sydney 2 months ago - he played solo for 3 hours & I will never forget it. YHow could yo ubag him? He plays all genres - is funny, kind & caring. Yeah what a turd..... can't please people I guess!
Please don't compare Elvis with other musicans the comparison just doesn't stand up. He is and always wil be ELVIS COSTELLO(I am aware it's not his real name)one of the every few true ARTISTS to emerge in the 20th century. Music/lyric wise the other two are Leonard Cohen & Lou Reed
You Costello nay sayers obviously know nothing of the man. In the industry, he is regarded as one the most prolific, diverse songwriters ever. As his collaborations with, McCartney, Bacharach and likes will attest to. Do your homework.
You're right...ignore these jackoffs! FYI: Rolling Stone magazine put Elvis' first 3 records in the BEST ROCK N ROLL ALBUMS OF ALL TIME (he'd only come out with 3 records at the time of their list!)
Hey I agree about the music but what is wrong with madness. They are like ska and 80 if they were power rangers and combined into a zord of awesome. Im pretty drunk but madness pwns
Elvis Costello blows Dylan's wheezy ass outta the water! Growing up I always thought of both Dylan and EC as the Titans of Universal Critical Acclaim. MacManus trumps Zimmerman, easy.
Interersting that it appears to be live, or at least not the version on vinyl, I didnt think any totp artists did anything but mime to the track as originally recorded
To me,Elvis is an original.Bruce is not a wordsmith like E.C..Bruce is very good,but check out his older albums..As far as The Jonas Brothers and Miley go,I say,to each his own,but I'd rather listen to actual artists.Not some product that Disney puts together and rolls out every year.Enjoy them while you can,but where will they be in 5 years or even 10 years??
Elvis is undeniably great, Bethany, but if you want to listen to THE greatest songwriter and rocker of all-time, start getting into Springsteen. He simply can't be touched.
Man, Matty...Declan is a genius I agree, but Springsteen is anything but "plain ordinary". I guess Dylan has always been pretty mediocre too. Dude, learn something about R&R and get real!
TOTP was never live, I thought. Didn't they have to pretend to play their music? I heard it really pissed Morrisey off. When The Smiths were on, he treated it like a joke. I don't even think he used a mic.
this is the first time i ever listened to him and he's really good ! and that's coming from somebody who's 14 yrs old ! he's really good ! my friend also listens to him and she likes him too !!
my friend recommended that i listen to his music the day that i wrote that comment because i had never listened to him before that . i said ok and i decided to listen to his music for the first time . i decided that i liked his music . that's all .
I think it's great that kids listen to great music from the past. Check out the Who, Bethany. They are the greatest band ever. I've been a fan since I was younger than you, and I'm 44 now.
We need more kids like u, Bethany. There was so much great music written before u were born, that will live forever. Music that can lift you up and make you feel emotions u never thought u had.
EC's personal charm brought me here.
bettyfelon1 12 hours ago
Prefer studio version but this is pretty good-love his early, Billy Idol-esque punk sneer! Elvis rules and always will.
JaneSmithCEO 3 weeks ago
It doesn't look or sound like they're performing live, but it's not the version on the album. Did they record it with The Attractions just for TOTP?
puppetmister 2 months ago
ELMO led me here!!!!!!!!
percfreak0285 2 months ago 3
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Me too hehe :D
Psychosomasis 2 months ago
this guy has aged well, in musical terms
sk8er4ever0101 2 months ago
...Fu-kn-GREAT ........E. ROCKS....
chrisnluv 3 months ago
Love it. Go Elvis!
DMcGorry530 3 months ago
The "Buddy" thing has it's merit...R.S. magazine once referred to Elvis as "looking like Buddy Holly after shock treatment" -- LMAO!!!!
pdorn777 3 months ago
Hey, don't forget to include Graham Parker as one of the angry young men who kicked disco a@@.
rbraxley 4 months ago in playlist Elvis Costello playlist
cool but really one of the most rejected artists in punk
mediattackrecords 4 months ago
O dear...and those swaying dancers in red dresses...suppose they're wearing red shoes as well! A great artist nonetheless, the taste flaws are all bottom of the rocks.
CurtisMateer 5 months ago
The geeky look suits those info speech bubble things...So nerdcool!
CurtisMateer 5 months ago
Dwight Kurt Schrute brought me here
petthemama 5 months ago
lol Rainn Wilson would.
BellaSolveig 5 months ago
Excellent video...just loved it!
kristenmasse 5 months ago
Simply the best. He is still amazing, but I agree wpollock1; nothing beats the "angry young man" Elvis. He still has me under his spell.
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any body here because it was on radio 2 today?
joemax99 6 months ago
any body here because it was on radio 2 today?
joemax99 6 months ago
how could you possible push dislike on this?
kirkyraucous 6 months ago
so shit compared to the 45!
TheRickynow 7 months ago
I still remember thinking, Who is this weird, pigeon-toed guy, and how DARE he dress like Buddy Holly?
BudStrong 8 months ago 2
@BudStrong He's the cool version of Buddy Holly.
MishuTaste 7 months ago 2
@MishuTaste uhh buddy holly is the cool version of buddy holly.
pbeez 5 months ago 9
@pbeez ...And Elvis Costello rocked it good enough to catch yer atten....quit btchn
Trykhome 4 weeks ago
stage presence like no other
shoebottom89 8 months ago 3
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Saw the Attractions and Squeeze on the same bill at a small London venue in 1978 - Squeeze very drunk and brilliant, Attractions reasonably sober but unable to find the electric piano for the beer bottles Squeeze left onstage :o))
Monsieurturmoil 1 month ago
Nifty. A treat to see another very early clip. Seems like the Elvis and Attractions are miming to the Clover backing track off the album. more lost gems please!
charlyW34 8 months ago
Elvis in his "Angry Young Man" days. It's doesn't get much better than this! Thank you, Elvis Costello, Warren Zevon and Joe Jackson for saving us from the Hell that was disco. You are the Holy Trinity of Rock-n-Roll.
FightPhysics 8 months ago
Elvis Costello mentioned (what might have been) this show last night it was a harrowing experience getting there.
"the airplane was held together by spit, glue and Scotch tape"
sallysrock 8 months ago
1st record i ever bought, so i've got fond memories of this tune :).
Its all good!
QueezyCat 9 months ago
Ahh, back in the days when the musicians union actually had some power.
theggwheelibin 9 months ago
Watching the detectives, satire, PUNK, captures the era, he soon moved onto New Wave & other things, always the best at his start, red shoes, satirizing the other Elvis
wonderlin1 9 months ago
The thing about a singer like Costello is that he superficially looks clever so people think he is clever and then pat themselves on the back for being so clever to listen to him. Make him more conventionally handsome and see if the critics have the same opinion of him. Looks work both way, sadly.
ihasch 9 months ago
@ihasch Understand your point, but it is pretty obvious from even a casual listening to his lyrics that he creates some of the most clever lyrics in music. Bowie, for instance, was also strong in lyrics and he was loved by the women. I don't think that somehow twisted everyones perception of his intelligence. There are many other examples of singers that a good looking and also literate.
wpollock1 9 months ago
@wpollock1-People are that superficial. And Costello is coming out of an alt-rock scene that was anti-glamour, so I think his look is very studied. Although it isn't as pronounced with men, where handsome does not automatically equate to the perception of lacking talent, so you have a fair point.
ihasch 9 months ago
@ihasch It would be interesting to see what he looked like just prior to his rise to fame - did he have the same glasses, etc. I am sure some of it was planned as you say. I think he probably had the nerd gene somewhat all his life to some extent!
wpollock1 9 months ago
@ihasch That is an interesting point I've never heard made before --- kudos. However, Declan McManus would have made it either way. Duran-Duran were all exceedingly good-looking, possessed of lesser talent, and very successful, also from the same era. Whether Elvis Costello was helped or hindered by his looks does not matter. It's an existential question. Would Jim Carrey have made it if he had less teeth??
mattison007 9 months ago
I love this tune, I need more red shoes
joecoyote42 9 months ago
Did those two comments get the most thumbs up for having the worst grammar? If so, bravo.
nichobert 10 months ago
his songs are musical poetry. what an amazing musician and writer. this is quality.
daisyglenn28 10 months ago 2
15 people do not care for red shoes....
CapnCrossbones 11 months ago
....i said im so happy i could die..she said drop dead and left with another guy....GENIUS...
johnniejukebox 11 months ago
One of the best musicians wich are still alive! (with def. the most hottest women; Diana Krall!!!!) I love them both ;-)
JesseReith1 11 months ago
Do any musos out there know what setting Steve Nieve's Fender Rhodes (?) is on?
It sounds harpsichord-like. I love its sound- reminiscent of the 60's.
crapple009 1 year ago
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"She gets tired of the lust,
'oh I'm so sad' but it's so hard to refuse
Now can you say that I'm too old now that the Angels have stolen my red shoes"
What is he singing about? Eve talking to the serpent, being in love and having your Woman cheat on you and break your heart. There is a reason he isn't smiling and is hammering that guitar.
Seen Ian Declan Aloysium MacManus live seven times with the Attractions and alone and he is raw emotion and talent backed by hard work.
ebworthen 1 year ago
"She gets tired of the lust,
'oh I'm so sad' but it's so hard to refuse
Now can you say that I'm too old now that the Angels have stolen my red shoes"
What is he singing about? Eve talking to the serpent, being in love and having your Woman cheat on you and break your heart. There is a reason he isn't smiling and is hammering that guitar.
Seen Ian Declan Aloysium MacManus live seven times with the Attractions and alone and he is raw emotion and talent backed by hard work.
ebworthen 1 year ago
Ok, is He one of the earliest Artists to use a Jazzmaster? I have seen pictures of Hendricks with a white one, but they are few and far between!!!!
lct12553 1 year ago
fantastic how the drum fills don't remotely match up to what pete thomas was playing. oh, TOTP and your glorified karaoke.
comingupryan 1 year ago
Two minutes 17 secs. That's very short.
Headstandify 1 year ago
Magnificent !!!!
johnnymoondog 1 year ago
thanks for posting,great song, seen him live twice, hes awesome
soggytoons 1 year ago
Declan!!
chonches 1 year ago
He's coming to Tokyo next March..it'll be my 2nd time to see him live! Can't wait!!!
sulkygrrl 1 year ago
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fucking faggot
deadsea98 1 year ago
@deadsea98 You are a dick.
kathrynwood92 1 year ago 2
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@kathrynwood92 dick is your boyfriend , costello is fucking gay
deadsea98 1 year ago
im gonna write a song now after reading your comment, called CANT PLEASE PEOPLE...funny eh...
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AdriaKadence 1 year ago
Wow if you like bruce springsteen
barbrastreyesand 1 year ago
Thanks for this.Whenever TOTP2 play Elvis' performance of Watching the Detectives they always claim it was his first Top of the Pops appearance but I was sure that I remembered him appearing on the show doing 'Red Shoes'. Now I know my memory wasn't playing tricks with me.!
tucountry 1 year ago
I gave Phil Hare my copy
r4frizbee 1 year ago
Here, Elvis Costello respects punk and classic rock n' roll while maintaining his own individualism. If you don't appreciate it, then eat S#*T. That's just my opinion anyway.
RealPolyester 1 year ago 2
@RealPolyester
Well said!
WoodRatGirl 1 year ago
now I try to be amused, some of the finest lyrics ever in this song.....excellent upload thanks!
0marigolds 1 year ago
I bought This Year's Model when I was 14 (a long time ago) and I have been listening to this genius ever since. A unique talent.
apowell65 1 year ago
Love him or not, his music was special and his style was/is original.
ZZJoCa 1 year ago
Elvis Costello's first album, "My Aim is True," came out in Sept or Oct 1977 and changed my life!
That record opened me up to the Sex Pistols and a gazillion other great bands. It's a shame Elvis quit making that sort of music--he had me up to "Punch The Clock."
kitmccloskey 1 year ago
I was 3! Isnt the internet amazing. Love love. Thanks for sharing this.
ijahamran 1 year ago
Originally recorded with 'Clover' who went on to become Huey Lewis and The News.....
JazzJonnie 1 year ago
Looks like a lip sync
Mose99 1 year ago
@Mose99 it probably is coz top of the pops usually used lipsyncs watch the smiths preforming at top of the pops that's when you see that it is a lip sync show.
krono965 1 year ago
This is True And a great songs.
1dockthorwho23 1 year ago
Still glad I bought red shoes then! 'LOL' - grrrrreat song!
michel031257 1 year ago
he is the REAL elvis. fuck that dead on a toilet fucker.
pugfuglychris 1 year ago
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE ELVIS COSTELLO!!!!!!!!!
mbardash1125 1 year ago
So Good!!!!
rubyrose456 1 year ago
Love it! Classic angry, snotty Elvis. I just doesn't get much better in rock history.
wpollock1 1 year ago 15
If you like this then you will SLove (super love) Robert Randolph! Check out Robert and his newest CD that came out just a couple weeks ago!! When Robert shreds on the pedal steel guitar, you can’t help but feel the music run through your body! Be sure to check him out at (his name) dot net. You will be able to get a free track when you visit him on his sight! WoOt WoOt!!
musiclover360table 1 year ago
Buddy Holly was reborn with this guy... it's a good thing!
Zeokoz 1 year ago
This song is cool....
I like old fashion songs...
Their very original, thats what I like about them!
ASHLEYHAYWARD1993 1 year ago
Great song. Elvis was great for 5 years and then he became OK with not all that many good songs. So if someone likes Elvis from 1980, he might as well be dead .. mr chrismcginness666
11xzxzxz 1 year ago
@11xzxzxz No, true his songs aren't as good anymore... but it is still amazing to go seem him live. He is such a good singer.
AExpression 1 year ago
it cut off a second too soon.
MrElsegundo 1 year ago
If it's all about ass, then why don't gays like a bit of tit?
Archigearour 1 year ago
The single greatest, most entertaining singer-songwriter-seriously rocking your socks off, most intelligent entertainer in the history of RandR...
wicklinematson 1 year ago
<3 forever. the best first track on the best debut release of all time.
notasbrightasicouldb 1 year ago
yeah gods no1 people ANGRY!
youngalistairyou 1 year ago
a typical jewish responce from earlier ....................... gods no1 people yeah the arrogance
MrYoungyoungyoung 1 year ago
The beauty of art is making the complicated simple and the simple complicated. Elvis is the epitome of an artist, his music is both simple and complicated and that makes him the greatest artist in modern music. The Beatles were great, Elvis Costello is awesome!
naturalval 1 year ago
eat a nob at night...;)
rdgloveshouse 1 year ago
I love this so much =(. Beats all our modern shitty music.
Lylodile 1 year ago
Such a foolish crap. Elvis, burn in Hell, your music - sucks
usoltzev 1 year ago
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Die elvis. Long Live ISRAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
khirdalan 1 year ago
am I going to sound extremely naive by asking you what you're talking about??x
rdgloveshouse 1 year ago
nevermind...I looked it up..x
rdgloveshouse 1 year ago
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My full respects and thanks are extended to you Elvis. Thank you for following your principles, standards, and pride that would not allow you to lose your humanity, and against your personal interest, you decided not to sell out and took a stand against Israel's terrorism. YOU THE MAN
taftrx1 1 year ago 3
Look at Steve, he didn't live near a power plant.
drcrane 1 year ago
piecluts
paulsart86 1 year ago
Do we need em?
DO WE NEED EM?
declanmcg4 1 year ago
We're surrounded by water, why we eatin' knob?
cutes22 1 year ago
HLAFO
thrillho007 1 year ago
What's your twenty? How many candles are you burning?
gpearson77 1 year ago
dont nudge your granny while she's shaving.....
alandodd10 1 year ago
There was a fella outside our house, who hit a lampost, he had a helmet on, but his head come off.
Lewis9090 1 year ago
Bubbled wallpaper what a mess ...
Washer/dryer broken what a mess ...
Siamese twins seperated ... One leg less!
Guvna07 1 year ago
rebecca loos wonked off a pog
billandben88 1 year ago
a baby that 'ad a baby
theburlystrapper 1 year ago
willy wonka and his fulking cumps
alkasaurus 1 year ago
R. Gervais
whitlog81 1 year ago
It's cruel to keep a person in a flat in Manchester so it's fucking cruel to keep a monkey in one.
R. Gervais
l33house 1 year ago
So you are driving to Cornwall all shitting.
R. Gervais
l33house 1 year ago
"A've a rest"
hackum1 1 year ago
.... and his lips fell off.
JuanVeronful 1 year ago
you thumped a monkey?
herepooch 1 year ago
@herepooch Nah, Benny thumped one...
RedRhys125 1 year ago
is this live? it comes very close to the original. but it is awesome
wezzeld 1 year ago
frank zappa once said "talking about music is like dancing about politics"
blaaarf 1 year ago 17
@blaaarf EXACTLY
sarniarocks 1 year ago
@blaaarf That's beautiful. I've never thought of it that way, but it feels true.
TheTrirkle 9 months ago
I SO wanted this look. Elvis came on the scene when I was 14 and a speccy foureyes. He made specs cool.
FlamingFairy 1 year ago 2
Specs were already cool, Declan just made them a lot cooler.
edlizard 1 year ago
Specs were already cool, Declan just made them cooler.
edlizard 1 year ago
Another great song that has stood the test of time!
CiaoBeya 1 year ago 2
Can't say I remember this one much, and I was into him. Bet this one didn't get anywhere in the charts.
patc161 1 year ago
Of course this didn't do well with the public. As we all know apart from Oliver's Army Elvis never had a top10 single with his own songs. Hey you needs fools who only want to scream at pretty faces.Elvis has something other don't talent.
TheHughLundy 1 year ago 7
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Same with Patti Smith, she once joked in concert that her label wanted to do a greatest hits package and she was incredulous, "What hits??" She then joked perhaps it should have 12 tracks and they should all be "Because the Night" LOL
shaggycub 1 year ago 2
Elvis is well known for taking his songs, and speeding them up to even double speed for live playing- pumping twice as much energy into them. My uncle saw elvis live sometime in the late 70's, (with the attractions) and he said elvis kicked over the mic stand and shouted the lyrics into the theatre. And you could hear him over the instruments...
superlou1s 1 year ago 2
At first I was disgusted. Later, I tried to be amused. Eventually, I got flippin' pissed.
doctorpsycho1960 2 years ago
what a classic. When I first heard it I thought it was a great song. Didn't know what it was about, didn't care. Now hearing it some 30+ years later all I can wonder is man, where can I get me a pair of those shoes
eradicator37 2 years ago 3
looks a bit like Tim Roth at times.
burooo 2 years ago
33 years?
How can you say I'm too old?
2soakers 2 years ago
great fucking song..
kypittack666 2 years ago
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It's a shame such a great live track here is being ruined by trolls who learn music through VH1 Greatest Whatever lists.
God, Lennon and McCartney are so paint-by-numbers song writers, trying to place them as the greatest ever is taking the safe route. Go listen to 'All Things Must Pass' if you want to see where most of the talent from the Beatles came from.
Now fuck off and let us enjoy this video.
Kaizen666 2 years ago
you can't expect to be taken seriously when you say that harrison was the main source of the beatles' talent. with that said, all things must pass is a great record.
kwakky 2 years ago
Sorry - if you don;t like Elvis Costello you may as well be dead - the guy is sensational - I saw him in Sydney 2 months ago - he played solo for 3 hours & I will never forget it. YHow could yo ubag him? He plays all genres - is funny, kind & caring. Yeah what a turd..... can't please people I guess!
chrismcginness666 2 years ago 68
@chrismcginness666 One of the best artists of all time. His charisma and stage prescence supercedes even the legends.
robt1963lsusaint 11 months ago
Pure genius with real emotion and groove. Rock doesn't get much better that Elvis Costello.
squireman72 2 years ago 42
Please don't compare Elvis with other musicans the comparison just doesn't stand up. He is and always wil be ELVIS COSTELLO(I am aware it's not his real name)one of the every few true ARTISTS to emerge in the 20th century. Music/lyric wise the other two are Leonard Cohen & Lou Reed
TheHughLundy 2 years ago 4
You Costello nay sayers obviously know nothing of the man. In the industry, he is regarded as one the most prolific, diverse songwriters ever. As his collaborations with, McCartney, Bacharach and likes will attest to. Do your homework.
RandyPreksta 2 years ago 5
You're right...ignore these jackoffs! FYI: Rolling Stone magazine put Elvis' first 3 records in the BEST ROCK N ROLL ALBUMS OF ALL TIME (he'd only come out with 3 records at the time of their list!)
avatar2005 2 years ago
great video!
suzesrc 2 years ago
Invoking the names of Lennon, Dylan, and McCartney in comparison to Costello's songwriting is terribly cliche, and you're missing the point.
It's like nerds who jump into a musical discussion and tell everyone Led Zeppelin is the greatest band ever.
Kaizen666 2 years ago
So whose name would you but in comparison with Lennon, Dylan and McCartney?
acsyankee 2 years ago
Ian Anderson-lead vocalist/lyrisist for Jethro Tull...
DresdenStarwing 2 years ago
Hey I agree about the music but what is wrong with madness. They are like ska and 80 if they were power rangers and combined into a zord of awesome. Im pretty drunk but madness pwns
batseatbabies 2 years ago
Great
Sean Surlow
seansurlow 2 years ago
Elvis Costello blows Dylan's wheezy ass outta the water! Growing up I always thought of both Dylan and EC as the Titans of Universal Critical Acclaim. MacManus trumps Zimmerman, easy.
OutisPan 2 years ago
that's ridiculous. i mean, they're not really comparable, but if you just went by # of great records, costello would get buried.
kwakky 2 years ago
hahahaha
that is so funny cuz its just so ridculous
Dylan is only 2nd to Lennon/McCartney in song writing.
Costello is not a stitch on anyone from the 50's or the 60's
GregLakeAppSoc 2 years ago
Wahay opinion is fact!
AbsolutelyAwful 2 years ago
Elvis is King, looks so young in this clip. Saw him live in Norway less then a year later. Love the tune.
vikingkekka 2 years ago
Interersting that it appears to be live, or at least not the version on vinyl, I didnt think any totp artists did anything but mime to the track as originally recorded
sunbeam11 2 years ago
I saw an Interview where he was asked what he thought of Robbie Williams and Kylie.
He said - ' there have always been song and dance acts around' - that's fine.
But don't try to compare them to real artists.
Classic put-down.
crabsti6 2 years ago
To me,Elvis is an original.Bruce is not a wordsmith like E.C..Bruce is very good,but check out his older albums..As far as The Jonas Brothers and Miley go,I say,to each his own,but I'd rather listen to actual artists.Not some product that Disney puts together and rolls out every year.Enjoy them while you can,but where will they be in 5 years or even 10 years??
mrgb46 2 years ago
Elvis is awesome
bountyhunters100 2 years ago
Elvis is like an alternative Bruce. More edgy with offbeat lyrics, and more danceable, but still epic.
mommytonut 2 years ago 3
springsteen is good.. nebraska was an awesome album.. he had phases.. his newer stuff isn't that great tho
podcastfreak 2 years ago 3
I think Zac effron is more bethany's speed
datasupa 2 years ago 2
wat do u mean by " I think Zac efron is more bethany's speed ?" ? is that supposed to be an insult ?
bethanypedersenmusic 2 years ago 2
HaNnaH MOnTaNa RuLEZZZZZZZZ!11!111!!!!1!111!
datasupa 2 years ago
Elvis is undeniably great, Bethany, but if you want to listen to THE greatest songwriter and rocker of all-time, start getting into Springsteen. He simply can't be touched.
Gatsby999888 2 years ago
Springsteen can't hold a candle to Costello. Declan is a genius, Bruce is just plain ordinary.
MattyDoable 2 years ago
agreed.
tipsband004 2 years ago
Man, Matty...Declan is a genius I agree, but Springsteen is anything but "plain ordinary". I guess Dylan has always been pretty mediocre too. Dude, learn something about R&R and get real!
5streetvibe 2 years ago 3
Sorry, I'll rephrase that:- "In my opinion Springsteen is plain ordinary".
I don't like Springsteen, is that alright with you, you patronising troll.
MattyDoable 2 years ago
I think really it's comparing Apples and Oranges, Springsteen and Costello while both amazing song writers live in two different realms of music
AwinnerisNate 2 years ago 4
bethany....you ought to check out the english beat,they were a great band.i recommend too nice to talk too.
forestgumpaed 2 years ago
this song is so damn catchy.
Mariachi94 2 years ago
One of the greatest powerpop refrains ever-I've always loved that outro!
crapple009 2 years ago
TOTP was never live, I thought. Didn't they have to pretend to play their music? I heard it really pissed Morrisey off. When The Smiths were on, he treated it like a joke. I don't even think he used a mic.
foxxyloxx 2 years ago
this is the first time i ever listened to him and he's really good ! and that's coming from somebody who's 14 yrs old ! he's really good ! my friend also listens to him and she likes him too !!
bethanypedersenmusic 2 years ago 3
Why would it be something special that "that's coming from somebody who's 14 yrs old !" ?
tomypaes 2 years ago
uh . because most 14 yr olds i know don't listen to him ! u gotta problem that i said that ? i was saying that i liked his music !
bethanypedersenmusic 2 years ago
Hey - I dont have a problem chill - PLus, even if you do like him - WHy do you feel the need to announce that to people here?
tomypaes 2 years ago
my friend recommended that i listen to his music the day that i wrote that comment because i had never listened to him before that . i said ok and i decided to listen to his music for the first time . i decided that i liked his music . that's all .
bethanypedersenmusic 2 years ago
I think it's great that kids listen to great music from the past. Check out the Who, Bethany. They are the greatest band ever. I've been a fan since I was younger than you, and I'm 44 now.
dersh65 2 years ago
ok . ill check them out !
bethanypedersenmusic 2 years ago
We need more kids like u, Bethany. There was so much great music written before u were born, that will live forever. Music that can lift you up and make you feel emotions u never thought u had.
dersh65 2 years ago 2
wow ! thank you !
~ Bethany Pedersen
bethanypedersenmusic 2 years ago 2