Sexual come-ons? Now they tell me. Damn I heard this a thousand places and I didn't realize that. I thought it was about a girl with great grammar who was not misspoken with it came to fancy grammar while being bored to distraction by expensive carpets and empty thought-less guys.
What great organ and drums and bass and Costello's voice is amazingly charged. Not a better song in the world.
One of the greatest songs ever. What a let down Costello is. He owned new wave. Ok take a break an do a country record, then a Cole Porteresque song, but to leave you rabid fans in 1980 or so is just stupid. Did it bring Elvis more fans? Maybe it got more women fabs - in the 80s if I talked about Elvis the women would say "he's great" and talking about not the revolutionary work he did in the 70s but the most lame work he has done since.
@11xzxzxz elvis costello's new wave work hasn't stood the test of time. it was popular for awhile, but even then only in certain circles. "new wave" was a stylistic dead end. the pop world decided to move in another direction and elvis decided to move along with it (albeit in his own fashion).. hence, costello's later eclectic/postmodern work helped cement his reputation with the critics if not with the public. i like his early work, but it just happed to become dated and very unfashionable.
jonbecker03. I think his early stuff has stood and come on popularity has nothing to do. Landmark albums. You are too concerned with fashion and what is cool at least on this blog. Who likes the Replacements? I do and 10 other people .. nah actually they continue to sell well. Also if you like Liza M and Elivs tributes you are really far different from me. Maybe you are the only Liza Minnelli fan who likes early Costello.
@11xzxzxz i don't remember praising an elvis tribute. but if you remember my doing so, i wouldn't deny it. i'm not opposed to elvis, or to any heartfelt (and tasteful) tribute to him........
@11xzxzxz i'm really not all that concerned with fashion. i just think that electronica, ambient, and related genres are the music of the future. i never had any real exposure to THAT kind of music until i got this computer. discovering it was a revelation to me, leading me to think,"THIS is the righteous tradition. THIS is where music is heading."
@11xzxzxz i DIG the old stuff. early elvis costello, sex pistols, clash, etc. but i realize that that kind of music is essentially a "guilty pleasure." it's enjoyable yet not particularly relevant. that kind of stuff was an aesthetic dead end. the last gasp of modernism in pop music before POSTmodernism set in (about 1980). i realize that that old skool stuff doesn't have much cultural resonance anymore, that it's appreciation will be left to aging hipsters like me (and like you, perhaps).
@11xzxzxz like it or not, lady gaga is a more important cultural figure today than mick jagger. not just higher on the charts, but genuinely more important........
jonbecker03 I don't every know a song or anything about Lady but she was influence by Michael Jackson and david bowie. I guess Campbells soup if done by Warhol is an important cultural signpost but I really don't care much. The only thing I want is good music & then I sometimes care when someone I like is not getting sold cause then I have no one to talk to about this or that artist. When a personality like George Bush and a opaque guy like Obama get elected there is no hope for us anyway.
Well that just shows a cultural decline if you ask me, I am actually of the new generation, I am 21, and I say with complete metaphysical certitude that the music (such as Lady Gaga) that we see today is rubbish that the uneducated youth just accepts as what is "cool". There were standards back in the day and it showed. The stones, Sabbath, The Beatles, these bands and many more are a million times better than any musician today could dream of being.
@jonbecker03 I think Elvis Costello transcended his first 3 records if that's what you mean by new wave. I particularly like Get Happy!!, Imperial Bedroom and King Of America.
Hello: This is Mr Costello's Attorney B.R. Copyright Infringement.Our fleet of well attired lads will soon be in touch.All the best to the "Brady Bunch" !
Nice treatment of a great song. A few months ago I was looking for an EC song to cover acoustically but I did want to do a song that was originally done on an acoustic. I chose this one and I was surprised how well it sounded - well it could have sounded much better if done by others, but still, it translated from the original edgy accusation to a sweet lament.
Bravo! One of the best videos I've seen, truly captures the sickening way everybody's taken for a ride by the rich with subconscious come-ons of sexual fulfillment.
I really like the part where Elvis sings "you see yourself rooling on the carpet..." and this beautiful blonde makes you sigh, yet the music reminds one to think with their mind, not with their dick.
Closer to 30 years, actually 35, now. Damn, where did the time go?. :-]
weibernipple 2 weeks ago
Sexual come-ons? Now they tell me. Damn I heard this a thousand places and I didn't realize that. I thought it was about a girl with great grammar who was not misspoken with it came to fancy grammar while being bored to distraction by expensive carpets and empty thought-less guys.
What great organ and drums and bass and Costello's voice is amazingly charged. Not a better song in the world.
11xzxzxz 4 months ago
This is going on my blog!
comfygringo 7 months ago
I thought this was made for wanking?
Svatopluk 8 months ago
@Svatopluk No, that was 'Pump it up'.
Kainlarsen 4 months ago
Beyonce has some ashy elbows!
MrMatthewUnger 9 months ago
4 people are so gay!
MrMatthewUnger 9 months ago
Elvis Costello, is great!
Torvasal 11 months ago 2
The very beginning drums sounds just like u2s" Gloria! "Thumbs up if you agree.!! =D
itsfun2youtoob 1 year ago
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itsfun2youtoob 1 year ago
Damn good song. and Vid is cool too.
mtx612 1 year ago
One of the greatest songs ever. What a let down Costello is. He owned new wave. Ok take a break an do a country record, then a Cole Porteresque song, but to leave you rabid fans in 1980 or so is just stupid. Did it bring Elvis more fans? Maybe it got more women fabs - in the 80s if I talked about Elvis the women would say "he's great" and talking about not the revolutionary work he did in the 70s but the most lame work he has done since.
11xzxzxz 2 years ago
@11xzxzxz elvis costello's new wave work hasn't stood the test of time. it was popular for awhile, but even then only in certain circles. "new wave" was a stylistic dead end. the pop world decided to move in another direction and elvis decided to move along with it (albeit in his own fashion).. hence, costello's later eclectic/postmodern work helped cement his reputation with the critics if not with the public. i like his early work, but it just happed to become dated and very unfashionable.
jonbecker03 2 years ago
jonbecker03. I think his early stuff has stood and come on popularity has nothing to do. Landmark albums. You are too concerned with fashion and what is cool at least on this blog. Who likes the Replacements? I do and 10 other people .. nah actually they continue to sell well. Also if you like Liza M and Elivs tributes you are really far different from me. Maybe you are the only Liza Minnelli fan who likes early Costello.
11xzxzxz 2 years ago
@11xzxzxz in all likelihood, ELVIS COSTELLO digs liza minelli. and vice versa as well, probably........
jonbecker03 2 years ago
@11xzxzxz just call me eclectic........
jonbecker03 2 years ago
@11xzxzxz i'm quite impressed by the fact that you've followed my comments and have actually taken them seriously.
jonbecker03 2 years ago
@11xzxzxz i don't remember praising an elvis tribute. but if you remember my doing so, i wouldn't deny it. i'm not opposed to elvis, or to any heartfelt (and tasteful) tribute to him........
jonbecker03 2 years ago
@11xzxzxz i'm really not all that concerned with fashion. i just think that electronica, ambient, and related genres are the music of the future. i never had any real exposure to THAT kind of music until i got this computer. discovering it was a revelation to me, leading me to think,"THIS is the righteous tradition. THIS is where music is heading."
jonbecker03 2 years ago
@11xzxzxz i DIG the old stuff. early elvis costello, sex pistols, clash, etc. but i realize that that kind of music is essentially a "guilty pleasure." it's enjoyable yet not particularly relevant. that kind of stuff was an aesthetic dead end. the last gasp of modernism in pop music before POSTmodernism set in (about 1980). i realize that that old skool stuff doesn't have much cultural resonance anymore, that it's appreciation will be left to aging hipsters like me (and like you, perhaps).
jonbecker03 2 years ago
Well I don't know why I got political. Elvis Prestley is the King
but I find him Boring
so he can shake that thing
but it don't mean thing
if you don't got that swing
with chuck berrys dingaling
11xzxzxz 2 years ago
Sorry I don't mean to get personal -. have a good new years.
11xzxzxz 2 years ago
@11xzxzxz like it or not, lady gaga is a more important cultural figure today than mick jagger. not just higher on the charts, but genuinely more important........
jonbecker03 2 years ago
jonbecker03 I don't every know a song or anything about Lady but she was influence by Michael Jackson and david bowie. I guess Campbells soup if done by Warhol is an important cultural signpost but I really don't care much. The only thing I want is good music & then I sometimes care when someone I like is not getting sold cause then I have no one to talk to about this or that artist. When a personality like George Bush and a opaque guy like Obama get elected there is no hope for us anyway.
11xzxzxz 2 years ago
Well that just shows a cultural decline if you ask me, I am actually of the new generation, I am 21, and I say with complete metaphysical certitude that the music (such as Lady Gaga) that we see today is rubbish that the uneducated youth just accepts as what is "cool". There were standards back in the day and it showed. The stones, Sabbath, The Beatles, these bands and many more are a million times better than any musician today could dream of being.
Sadotheman4588 2 years ago
@jonbecker03 I think Elvis Costello transcended his first 3 records if that's what you mean by new wave. I particularly like Get Happy!!, Imperial Bedroom and King Of America.
kevhead66 1 year ago
I love Elvis, i wish they made music like this still...
deyjavoo123 2 years ago
they do. You just have to look harder to find it.
Jilf 2 years ago
enjoyable song,miss at least a naked one.....
barrywide343 2 years ago
Fantastic combination-Great!!!-5*****'s
imaginarythings 2 years ago
Brilliant.
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shortyshoremen62 3 years ago
Well Done,
ive been listening to Costello sense i was 3 years old, and i still love it.
BeckiPick 3 years ago
Hello: This is Mr Costello's Attorney B.R. Copyright Infringement.Our fleet of well attired lads will soon be in touch.All the best to the "Brady Bunch" !
shinio1 3 years ago
Lovely work and a fantastic song.
MasterOfHisOwnDomain 3 years ago
Nice treatment of a great song. A few months ago I was looking for an EC song to cover acoustically but I did want to do a song that was originally done on an acoustic. I chose this one and I was surprised how well it sounded - well it could have sounded much better if done by others, but still, it translated from the original edgy accusation to a sweet lament.
RAZORbladeSOUFFLE 4 years ago 3
Bravo! One of the best videos I've seen, truly captures the sickening way everybody's taken for a ride by the rich with subconscious come-ons of sexual fulfillment.
I really like the part where Elvis sings "you see yourself rooling on the carpet..." and this beautiful blonde makes you sigh, yet the music reminds one to think with their mind, not with their dick.
BRAVO!
slothman001 4 years ago 5
Only Spendid,and well done
frifawnwolf 4 years ago
Nice work!
iyamjake 4 years ago