Jay & Amber, you'll love his "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding", "Alison"(softer), and "Watching The Detectives" !! He's has some of the best late 70s, early 80s 'new wave' !!
Elvis Costello is a very interesting and deep rabbit hole! Watching the Detectives, Everyday I Write The Book and Alison are not to be missed. Oh yeah....Peace Love and Understanding
What's great about Elvis Costello is the evolution of his style and at the time this came out, the British wave was already in full swing. There are punk elements but also a touch of Ska in some of his songs back then. Another fun song of his is "Watching the Detectives" and a sweet song he wrote about his grandmother "Veronica" (co-written with Paul McCartney - who also plays bass on the song!) but there's lots more! ❣
Agree with so many of the comments here---I'd also add Radio, Radio - another great song/video similar to this one. Then, of course, Peace, Love and Understanding. Nick Lowe's version is terrific also---he wrote it! Then, in the '80s--- "Everyday I Write the Book" - Great song and another fun video with Prince Charles and Lady Diana lookalikes. Then, I'd add "Let Them All Talk"
Elvis is such a great writer, and can really turn a phrase. "She's filing her nails while they're draggin' the lake" is one of my favorite lines of all time.
@@robdee9341People at my school had and played This Year's Model with him about to take a picture with that camera-tripod set up,and then Armed Forces with that same cover with the elephants on it. At least one of them also had My Aim is True. I love Watching the Detectives,especially that line about her filing her nails,and it ran into the time when I first got to see the Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho,making me think of the last-but-one scene in it before the one with Norman Bates in a padded cell. Though Alison was out as a single before it and Watching the Detectives was the first song of his/theirs to break through into the hit parade (number 15 in late 1977),it was the next single I Don't Want to Go to Chelsea (number 16 in the Easter holiday period in 1978) that was the first song of his/theirs that I heard. Pump it Up was the next single,hitting at the end of spring/start of summer,after which came Radio Radio that autumn. Then,in February 1979,came the huge success of Oliver's Army which got to number 2 in the run-up to that year's Easter holidays. Accidents Will Happen came after that,and they could do a reaction video to all of those songs and many more!
went to an Elvis Costello concert in 1991, Australia. Costello likes his audience to be standing up close to the stage, so he invites everyone up. He tells security to back off as we have all paid for our tickets and they havent. In '91 I was heavily pregnant (8months) with my first child but I was not going to miss out at being at the front of the stage. My husband and I being only a few rows back made it easily and after the first song Elvis looked down and saw me, he pulled me up onto the stage and had me seated at the side ontop of one of the stage speakers. I have very fond memories of pump it up vibrating through my butt.
Elvis ushered in the 80's style. He was doing this when disco was at its peak. Folks started looking for something new and exciting--the next big thing--and here it was. The Talking Heads, The Cure, The Clash, Joy Division, and the rest of them crashed in and gave us something different. Despite how dissonant it might sound at times, it's always very musical. Elvis has music running through his veins.
Costello is my favorite Elvis , sooo many songs, Allison, Oliver's army, Watching the detectives, Red shoes, just can not go wrong with Elvis Costello.
Elvis Costello is a masterful songwriter. Oliver's army is the big one from this era, but his later stuff is quality too. Everyday I write the book is a standout slower song.
@@hotblackdesiato3022 Be careful Jay and Amber because I don't think you'll be able to get Oliver's Army by TH-cam's sensors. But it is a great record and by all means, listen to it but I doubt if you'll be able to get it up on TH-cam.
Quirky punk is a great way to describe both Elvis Costello and The Talking Heads. Yes, he's from the UK. He has a deep catalog with tons of great songs. He's also great a producer. "Tempted" by Squeeze was produced by him and he joined for some of the background vocals on that song.
Got to meet Elvis Costello at Cain’s Ballroom a few years back. I was near the front in the crowd with my “CBGB Umfug” T-shirt on. He pointed to me and said, in his very English accent, “Any girl in Tulsa, Oklahoma wearing a CBGB T-shirt is worth my time! Nice one, love! Let’s get a picture after the show!” Then after the show the husband and I met him. I have a great photo with him and a hand written song he was working on that day before the show. He signed it and he was so personable and awesome to talk to. He said his happiest moment was working with and writing song with Paul McCartney.
Elvis Costello is currently on tour. What an amazing career he has. Too many great songs to list here. People should always start at the beginning and see the progression of his music.
I have been trying to get you guys to listen to Elvis Costello for 2 years now. So glad you liked him. His actual name is Declan Patrick Aloyisus McManus and the head of the record label said he would never sell a single record with that name and changed his name to Elvis Costello. This was Stiff Records, a British label that had a lot of great New Wave acts (That's what kind of music this is, New Wave). It took him a couple of albums to break in the U.S., but he was great from the start. So much great music and such a great band. I saw them live and they were great. The Attractions broke up eventually, but Elvis has continued on. He has so much great music and there have already been a lot of great suggestions listed below. One correction I want to make is that (What's So Funny About )Peace, Love And Understanding is not a song Elvis wrote. It was written by the great Nick Lowe and covered by Elvis (Elvis rocked it more). You should also listen To some Nick Lowe, Cruel To Be Kind would be a great start.
Nick Lowe has been a regular producer of EC's albums over the years, too. And now they are touring together (in separate bands) in 2023. Btw, Elvis/Declan is married to Canadian jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall. He hosted a fun TV show interviewing other musicians for a while, too. Here's part of the show with Bruce Springsteen. th-cam.com/video/8Rso0096uC4/w-d-xo.html
Ahhhh Stiff Records ... anybody else have a Stiff Records shirt from back in the day with their classic slogan ... "If it ain't Stiff ... It ain't worth a f***". Wish I still had that shirt now ... :)
This brings back the memories! When my granddaughter was 3 she would rock out to this on the way home from daycare. 10 years later, she still loves it! I love it that we have always bonded over music.
@@neilford8580, I always had music playing when I picked her up. One day, it was Elton John's Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters and she got so quiet and listened intently until the end. Then she said, " Will you please play that one again?" Five years old. I still get tears in my eyes thinking about it. Very special.
" What's so about Peace, Love and Understanding" Love Elvis! Punk Rock! Rumor has it that a new Led Zeppelin,with new material will be released this year.
Now "THIS" is New Wave....he came out the same time as Blondie, The Clash, Madness, Talking Heads.....a breath of fresh air. Yes, he is English. If you read the lyrics, they are very clever and he is known for that. He has been called the poet laurate of rock and roll.
Such a fun song! I remember seeing Elvis Costello with Talking Heads opening up back in '78 at The Paramount for $1. Some of the Catch a Rising Star shows were great.
I'm psyched to see you guys reacting to Elvis Costello! He's got a ton of mammoth hits, too many to name. Others here have already mentioned many of the greatest ones. I would add "Veronica" to the list. Edit: Oh yeah, and I forgot about "Accidents Will Happen"!
I saw Elvis Costello and The Attractions in '77 at a small venue in Paisley, Scotland. There was only about a hundred people at the gig and I'm very glad I was one of them. A class act.
THANK YOU!!! EC started in the late 70's and is going strong still. Can I please suggest you do his video version of the song 'Veronica' that he wrote for his grandmom? It's heartbreaking and beautiful! Please watch it! I have been to more EC live shows than any other band or artist. His shows are amazing! He's ventured into so many different types of music and never fails. (He actually did an amazing album with Burt Bacharach) The last concert I saw a few yrs ago were with 2 of these very bandmates! I hope to catch him again soon.
Elvis Costello is a top 10 artist for me, so very pleased you're discovering him. He's so multi-layered and you can keep going back to him for so many musical experiences. Try Beyond Belief or Little Palaces.
Elvis Costello Talking Heads etc are considered New Wave which was basically the evolution of punk a lot of the bands started off as punk but as thier musical abilities grew they began performing more complex songs
My favorites of Elvis Costello: Every Day I Write the Book, (Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes, Veronica, Watching the Detectives, Alison, Accidents Will Happen, (Whats So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding. And then there is one other that (although a good song with good intentions) the artist has requested that we don’t play anymore because of a particular word that is never okay.
3:45 At the time, we started using the term "New Wave". Can't recall who coined it, I'm sure it was in a magazine or newspaper article. People these days seem to recall the later synth bands with the term, but it started with guitars. Like Amber said - Cars/Talking Heads (I'd add early Pretenders/U2/REM to that list). I said back then, "..it's Punk, but with better lyrics and musicians." His real name is Declan McManus, he chose "Elvis" as a stage name on purpose! Myself and my little band of Punks/Wavers must have spent the entire first half of the 1980s saying, "No, I mean the *new* Elvis. Not the *old* one." 🤣 I still recall an infamous episode of Saturday Night Live where they told him he could play any song but his "Radio, Radio" (a pretty strong satire of the media industry). They started the intro of "Less Than Zero" - and then he stopped the band, apologized to the audience..and they played R/R. They never invited him back, even after his later stuff got more popular. I can't find a complete video of the whole incident, but Jae might actually like the song..he loves that up-tempo stuff, right?
I remember when Elvis Costello was ( supposedly ) banned from Saturday Night Live in 1977. He was supposed to play Less Than Zero. They started to play it, then they stopped and went into the song Radio Radio.
Yes Amber, they are British. Good call. Part of the second British Invasion in 1977 of punk and new wave music. Elvis ( real name Declan ) continues to put out quality music and last month played a ten day stand in New York which had a different set list each night, performing over 250 songs total. I'd like to suggest " Radio, Radio ", another early infectious fun song with a killer keyboard riff.
There is an artist from the '80s you've yet to check out. Joe Jackson has some sweeping piano songs, but also upbeat rockers like this one. Check out "One More Time" for the bop, and then let "Breaking us Into" move you.
Dang...... I was supposed to be at an Elvis Costello concert right now, here in Melbourne! Bummed as it was cancelled but one of the band members came down with covid and hope they're all ok. Rescheduled a full year away... something to look forward to. My favourite Costello tune is still "What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding"
Lots of great suggestions in here. I'd add "Shipbuilding"--a song EC wrote for Robert Wyatt but (Wyatt's anyway) was banned from BBC radio play as it critiqued the Falklands War (1982). Both Wyatt's and EC's versions are beautiful and serious cultural interventions. Legendary trumpeter Chet Baker plays on EC's version, not long before Baker's death. And if "Pump it Up" is your first exposure to EC, this will give you a sense of his range of styles and sheer intelligence (war brings shipyard jobs, but at what cost?): th-cam.com/video/rlcHnp5FEdc/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ErikSteevens (and dear Robert Wyatt, "At Last I am Free" cover of a cool one by Chic: th-cam.com/video/8MNkvOJtfEM/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=johnpeelclassics )
@Dean M A lot of people think San Diego adjoins LA. I was born in Eureka. Nobody knows there are five hours of towns north of San Francisco. I miss Califirnia so much. Haven't visited in 5 years. Give it a hug for me.
@@sclarkehamlin Even after only 5 years you would not recognize the place. The great state you and I grew up in is gone. So many homeless people, drugs, crime, pollution, horrible roads and the lack of night time street lights all add up. In SoCal there are a few areas that are still nice, mostly in OC, San Diego and Temecula.
Oh excellent that you found Elvis, one of the greats of British music, he arrived on the Stiff Records bandwagon (it was a virtual bandwagon, each year Stiff Records formed a 'slate' of new bands/artists, released an album with 1 or 2 songs from each and took the whole slate on tour) Elvis was on the 'Stiff '77' tour iirc. Other Stiff artists worth checking out are Ian Dury, Jona Lewie, Lene Lovich and Rachel Sweet, over the years 77-79 Stiff were at the forefront of UK New Wave and gave a good few artists their start. This song 'Pump It Up', was sampled by the Rogue Traders for their hit Voodoo Child, which ALWAYS gets me up dancing, I dare you to resist it...
I love his songs “Veronica,” “Everyday (I Write the Book),” “(What’s So Funny About) Peace, Love, and Understanding?,” “Allison,” “Radio, Radio,” and “The Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes.”
Absolutely the next EC song you need to do is, Peace, Love and Understanding. He was part of the post-punk, new wave invasion of the late 70s, early 80s. The inspiration of many artists in the 80's. He was not a rockstar, he was a nerd who had serious things to say.
Great choice, Nick Lowe wrote that song when he was in Brinsley Schwarz, so EC's version is a cover. Nothing wrong with a good cover, and maybe it opens the door for some Nick Lowe as well.
Finally! One of my faves of all time since my freshman roomie introduced me. Elvis Costello is a brilliant lyricist -- so much word play -- and has played in so many styles. He just played ten nights in NYC and did 250 songs! Check out Alison, Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes, Radio Radio, Watching the Detectives, Punch the Clock, Everyday I Write the Book, Shipbuilding, High Fidelity, Love for Tender, You Little Fool, Town Cryer (those French horns at the end!)... Yeah, it's a deep and winding rabbit hole. Dive in!
Cars, Talking Heads and Elvis Costello are all what some folks call "post-punk" bands. All of them are also in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Good catch ID'ing Elvis (not his real name!) as British.
In the early years of Stiff Records, a notable punk rock record company on the UK, they would have concert tours of the new bands on the label. This song is about the wild excesses of that tour (pump it up, until you can't feel it). Another famous song came out of that tour, by Ian Dury and the Blockheads: "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll."
There are lots of great songs by Elvis Costello & The Attractions. But some of my favourites are New Lace Sleeves, Alison, and Everyday I Write The Book.
Elvis Costello is great. He’s married to jazz singer Diana Krall you may want to check her out as well Also one of his ex wives is Caitlin O’Riordan of the Pogues-another band for you to check out
Elvis IS cool. One of the best songwriters ever. I’d suggest “Watching the Detectives” or “The Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes” as your next, but Costello has at least 25 banger tracks. “Alison” would be another fine representative of his earliest stuff, which is where you should definitely start.
So glad you came upon this one. All the suggestions below are good from what I see. (Allison, Oliver's army, Watching the detectives, Red shoes) ((What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding. (Accidents Will Happen)
They were a new wave/post-punk group/dance-punk with many good songs during the '70s and '80s. .. They were a little quirky. Another good song and video is "I Don't Want to go to- Chelsea" . This was early new wave (which has some punk rock roots) (late '70s) Ahead of their time. . lol. Elvis is the nerdy version of Iggy Pop, too. Other groups like them are Gang of Four, The Pretenders, Artic Monkeys, Devo, some B-52s, Franz Ferdinand, Missing Persons, Romeo Void, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metric, The Knack, Bloc Party, Jim Carroll Band, The Vapors, Santigold, etc They were from UK, you are right. They were more edgy compared to the US back then. Ahead of their time. Lot of alternative, punk, new wave is cutting edge.
Elvis Costello, aka Declan McManus, has always been a favorite.. he was part of the UKs New Wave in the late 70s-early 80s.. and his sound was definitely power-pop. He has always had a flair for lyrics.. and grew into one of rock music's finest songwriters. Suggestions: New Lace Sleeves Clubland What's So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding? Veronica(co-written w/ Paul McCartney) Accidents Will Happen Radio Radio High Fidelity I could go on, but this is a good start.. Happy listening.
I kind of consider Elvis Costello as British “New Wave” music. He started in the 1970’s. Try “(What’s So Funny About) Peace, Love and Understanding” or “Alison” or “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” or “Watching the Detectives”
My favorite Elvis Costello song EVER! Thanks so much for reacting to it. My husband and I had just moved to a new apartment and were celebrating with.our friends afterwards and put this song on. We were stomping so hard that the new neighbors came up to complain. Good time music!
You picked a great song of theirs but they have a lot of great stuff....they are new wave/punk/ early alternative band one of those bands that were hard to categorized them....love your reactions❤❤
Elvis Costello has about 25 songs you would love. The whole album Armed Forces doesn't have a single bad song. Keep going!
This Years Model is my favorite
The first two albums have no bad songs either.
Brutal Youth is my fave but yall aren't wrong.
Yeah, I was going to say that Elvis' catalog is one of the deeper rabbit holes you'd enjoy diving into.
@@tempsim9192 under rated to be sure.
Jay & Amber, you'll love his "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding", "Alison"(softer), and "Watching The Detectives" !!
He's has some of the best late 70s, early 80s 'new wave' !!
Or the original version of what’s so funny - by
Brinsley Schwartz
Also, "Radio, Radio".
Yes!
@@rmac8008 they did a Nick Lowe song about 5 months ago, so perhaps they'll do that Brinsley Schwarz single.
Love Linda Ronstadt's cover of "Alison."
Elvis Costello is a very interesting and deep rabbit hole! Watching the Detectives, Everyday I Write The Book and Alison are not to be missed. Oh yeah....Peace Love and Understanding
Oliver's Army. Angels want to wear my Red Shoes.....the list is almost endless.
What's great about Elvis Costello is the evolution of his style and at the time this came out, the British wave was already in full swing. There are punk elements but also a touch of Ska in some of his songs back then. Another fun song of his is "Watching the Detectives" and a sweet song he wrote about his grandmother "Veronica" (co-written with Paul McCartney - who also plays bass on the song!) but there's lots more! ❣
Veronica is one of my favourite of his tracks, partly because my own dear mother was named "Veronica".
Agree with so many of the comments here---I'd also add Radio, Radio - another great song/video similar to this one. Then, of course, Peace, Love and Understanding. Nick Lowe's version is terrific also---he wrote it! Then, in the '80s--- "Everyday I Write the Book" - Great song and another fun video with Prince Charles and Lady Diana lookalikes. Then, I'd add "Let Them All Talk"
Love Oliver's Army, but also adore I Write the Book and Good Year For The Roses.
@@Ben-dx1tx The extended maxi single 45 version of 'Let Them All Talk' is an awesome.
Elvis is such a great writer, and can really turn a phrase. "She's filing her nails while they're draggin' the lake" is one of my favorite lines of all time.
Elvis Costello is great.
"Armed Forces" and "My Aim is True" are both nearly perfect albums. "Watching the Detectives" is a unique and amazing song.
Both "My Aim is True" and "Watching the Detectives" are favorites of mine.
Absolutely love Watching the Detectives!
'Alison' is the song 'My Aim Is True' is the Album title😉
I brought it in 1979 the one with the elephants on the cover. Played it to death. what a brilliant album. Every track a banger..
@@robdee9341People at my school had and played This Year's Model with him about to take a picture with that camera-tripod set up,and then Armed Forces with that same cover with the elephants on it. At least one of them also had My Aim is True. I love Watching the Detectives,especially that line about her filing her nails,and it ran into the time when I first got to see the Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho,making me think of the last-but-one scene in it before the one with Norman Bates in a padded cell. Though Alison was out as a single before it and Watching the Detectives was the first song of his/theirs to break through into the hit parade (number 15 in late 1977),it was the next single I Don't Want to Go to Chelsea (number 16 in the Easter holiday period in 1978) that was the first song of his/theirs that I heard. Pump it Up was the next single,hitting at the end of spring/start of summer,after which came Radio Radio that autumn. Then,in February 1979,came the huge success of Oliver's Army which got to number 2 in the run-up to that year's Easter holidays. Accidents Will Happen came after that,and they could do a reaction video to all of those songs and many more!
went to an Elvis Costello concert in 1991, Australia. Costello likes his audience to be standing up close to the stage, so he invites everyone up. He tells security to back off as we have all paid for our tickets and they havent. In '91 I was heavily pregnant (8months) with my first child but I was not going to miss out at being at the front of the stage. My husband and I being only a few rows back made it easily and after the first song Elvis looked down and saw me, he pulled me up onto the stage and had me seated at the side ontop of one of the stage speakers. I have very fond memories of pump it up vibrating through my butt.
That's such an awesome story and memory! Your child now has a great story too!
What a great intro to Mr. Costello! He was a revolution in the late 70s, The New Wave artists of that time brought dance music back to rock.
Elvis ushered in the 80's style. He was doing this when disco was at its peak. Folks started looking for something new and exciting--the next big thing--and here it was. The Talking Heads, The Cure, The Clash, Joy Division, and the rest of them crashed in and gave us something different. Despite how dissonant it might sound at times, it's always very musical. Elvis has music running through his veins.
I totally agree. I felt like he stared the 80's before we got there.
Yep, Elvis, along with punk, post-punk and new wave, was the return of the danceable, tight 3-6 minute with no guitar solo. The opposite of prog-rock.
So glad you tried Elvis! He has a lot of great songs. My personal favorite is Veronica.
Elvis Costello is a wonderful rabbit hole!xx
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Costello is my favorite Elvis , sooo many songs, Allison, Oliver's army, Watching the detectives, Red shoes, just can not go wrong with Elvis Costello.
Elvis Costello is a masterful songwriter. Oliver's army is the big one from this era, but his later stuff is quality too. Everyday I write the book is a standout slower song.
Love to see them do this-Olivers Army is such a classic-be fun to see them try to understand all the British references in the lyrics!
Two great recommendations, each have outstanding lyrics!
And "Alison" too.
@@elcorado83 might want to give them a heads up on on the n-word usage, even though it's not racist at all.
@@hotblackdesiato3022 Be careful Jay and Amber because I don't think you'll be able to get Oliver's Army by TH-cam's sensors. But it is a great record and by all means, listen to it but I doubt if you'll be able to get it up on TH-cam.
Quirky punk is a great way to describe both Elvis Costello and The Talking Heads. Yes, he's from the UK. He has a deep catalog with tons of great songs. He's also great a producer. "Tempted" by Squeeze was produced by him and he joined for some of the background vocals on that song.
They called it New Wave music. This is my most favorite Elvis.
I love Elvis Costello! Watching the Detectives next!!
Got to meet Elvis Costello at Cain’s Ballroom a few years back. I was near the front in the crowd with my “CBGB Umfug” T-shirt on.
He pointed to me and said, in his very English accent, “Any girl in Tulsa, Oklahoma wearing a CBGB T-shirt is worth my time! Nice one, love! Let’s get a picture after the show!”
Then after the show the husband and I met him. I have a great photo with him and a hand written song he was working on that day before the show. He signed it and he was so personable and awesome to talk to.
He said his happiest moment was working with and writing song with Paul McCartney.
T-Town represent!
One of my favorite Elvis Costello tunes is "Alison."
“What’s so funny about peace, love, and understanding” should be your next Elvis Costello song. One of the best songs ever!
Elvis Costello is currently on tour. What an amazing career he has. Too many great songs to list here. People should always start at the beginning and see the progression of his music.
Yeah -he still sounds GREAT, too...
Seeing him at the Hollywood Bowl in So Cal in August!
I saw him a few months ago with Nick Lowe opening for him. What a great show!
One of the best concerts I have ever been to...Queen Elizabeth theatre in BC about....15 or so years ago.
I have been trying to get you guys to listen to Elvis Costello for 2 years now. So glad you liked him. His actual name is Declan Patrick Aloyisus McManus and the head of the record label said he would never sell a single record with that name and changed his name to Elvis Costello. This was Stiff Records, a British label that had a lot of great New Wave acts (That's what kind of music this is, New Wave). It took him a couple of albums to break in the U.S., but he was great from the start. So much great music and such a great band. I saw them live and they were great. The Attractions broke up eventually, but Elvis has continued on. He has so much great music and there have already been a lot of great suggestions listed below. One correction I want to make is that (What's So Funny About )Peace, Love And Understanding is not a song Elvis wrote. It was written by the great Nick Lowe and covered by Elvis (Elvis rocked it more). You should also listen To some Nick Lowe, Cruel To Be Kind would be a great start.
Nick Lowe has been a regular producer of EC's albums over the years, too. And now they are touring together (in separate bands) in 2023. Btw, Elvis/Declan is married to Canadian jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall. He hosted a fun TV show interviewing other musicians for a while, too. Here's part of the show with Bruce Springsteen.
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Ahhhh Stiff Records ... anybody else have a Stiff Records shirt from back in the day with their classic slogan ... "If it ain't Stiff ... It ain't worth a f***". Wish I still had that shirt now ... :)
@@timdore1131 Don't have a shirt, but still have a pin/badge with that Stiff Records phrase. :)
@@parissimons6385 Awesome … we grew up in a great era!!!
Peace, Love, and Understanding.
Many great Elvis Costello hits to check out. "Peace, Love & Understanding" is an essential staple.
Just saw 10 Elvis solo shows in NYC IN February. Genius songwriter and performer.
This brings back the memories! When my granddaughter was 3 she would rock out to this on the way home from daycare. 10 years later, she still loves it! I love it that we have always bonded over music.
As a fairly recent father that is amazing and I can't wait to have that with my two boys!
@@neilford8580, I always had music playing when I picked her up. One day, it was Elton John's Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters and she got so quiet and listened intently until the end. Then she said, " Will you please play that one again?" Five years old. I still get tears in my eyes thinking about it. Very special.
Could listen to this elvis all day long... A good year for the roses is a favourite
Love Elvis C. This works well on the dance floor with some Squeeze, XTC, Stranglers, Sniff and the Tears and the Jam
One of my all time favorites.
" What's so about Peace, Love and Understanding" Love Elvis! Punk Rock!
Rumor has it that a new Led Zeppelin,with new material will be released this year.
Quirky, Punk Folk is such a great description of Elvis C. So many more songs from him that you will love.
"Watching The Detectives" & "Everyday I Write The Book" are must-listen Elvis Costello songs
LOVE IT !! I'm 64 & seen Elvis 9 times...met him in 1981... this is my Fav song.... #2 Mystery Dance
Elvis Costello is of the most original, versatile, and enduring artists in Rock’n’Roll. He’s clever and cheeky- and that distinctive voice!
Great party song. Gets everyone jumpin. 💃 🎶
Now "THIS" is New Wave....he came out the same time as Blondie, The Clash, Madness, Talking Heads.....a breath of fresh air. Yes, he is English. If you read the lyrics, they are very clever and he is known for that. He has been called the poet laurate of rock and roll.
FINALLY! I was wondering when you would finally find Elvis Costello…
Quirky & Punk indeed. "Watching The Detectives" is a great one by him. So is "Chelsea"
Such a fun song! I remember seeing Elvis Costello with Talking Heads opening up back in '78 at The Paramount for $1. Some of the Catch a Rising Star shows were great.
"I Don't Want To Go To Chelsea" by these guys. It has an amazing riff that Jay would love.
I love "I Don't Want to Go To Chelsea". I still haven't found out why but it has such a cool song and the riff is amazing.
My favourite too 👍
FINALLY!!! I love this song. The next 2... "Radio Radio" and "Allison". Enjoy.
I'm psyched to see you guys reacting to Elvis Costello! He's got a ton of mammoth hits, too many to name. Others here have already mentioned many of the greatest ones. I would add "Veronica" to the list. Edit: Oh yeah, and I forgot about "Accidents Will Happen"!
Accidents will Happen- I forgot about that one!
@@Jen-in-Texas Same here! I forgot about that hit, too!
Oh yes, Elvis Costello has many terrific songs. Explore his catalogue.
The bass line drives this song. Elvis's vocal lines are brilliant. I still have the UK LP (This year's model) from way back. Every song great!
Watching the Detectives is another great Costello song off a fantastic album
Elvis is STILL evolving and making great records.
Discovered Elvis through a friend in the Navy back in the 70's. "Angels want to wear my Red Shoes" was my gateway into Elvis addition.
I loved this Elvis. His songs were always a breath of unexpected fresh air for me.
I saw Elvis Costello and The Attractions in '77 at a small venue in Paisley, Scotland. There was only about a hundred people at the gig and I'm very glad I was one of them. A class act.
THANK YOU!!! EC started in the late 70's and is going strong still. Can I please suggest you do his video version of the song 'Veronica' that he wrote for his grandmom? It's heartbreaking and beautiful! Please watch it! I have been to more EC live shows than any other band or artist. His shows are amazing! He's ventured into so many different types of music and never fails. (He actually did an amazing album with Burt Bacharach) The last concert I saw a few yrs ago were with 2 of these very bandmates! I hope to catch him again soon.
Oliver’s Army is an amazing Elvis Costello song
Elvis Costello is a top 10 artist for me, so very pleased you're discovering him. He's so multi-layered and you can keep going back to him for so many musical experiences. Try Beyond Belief or Little Palaces.
You've got tons of great Elvis Costello tunes ahead of you.
One of my all time fav jams, still play it these days, glad you finally found him!
Very very artsy band and artist!!! very into the 60's vibe!!!
Elvis Costello Talking Heads etc are considered New Wave which was basically the evolution of punk a lot of the bands started off as punk but as thier musical abilities grew they began performing more complex songs
Yes! What a great rabbit hole to go down. One of my favs!
This was so fun to dance to in the clubs!
My favorites of Elvis Costello: Every Day I Write the Book, (Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes, Veronica, Watching the Detectives, Alison, Accidents Will Happen, (Whats So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding. And then there is one other that (although a good song with good intentions) the artist has requested that we don’t play anymore because of a particular word that is never okay.
3:45 At the time, we started using the term "New Wave". Can't recall who coined it, I'm sure it was in a magazine or newspaper article. People these days seem to recall the later synth bands with the term, but it started with guitars. Like Amber said - Cars/Talking Heads (I'd add early Pretenders/U2/REM to that list). I said back then, "..it's Punk, but with better lyrics and musicians."
His real name is Declan McManus, he chose "Elvis" as a stage name on purpose! Myself and my little band of Punks/Wavers must have spent the entire first half of the 1980s saying, "No, I mean the *new* Elvis. Not the *old* one." 🤣
I still recall an infamous episode of Saturday Night Live where they told him he could play any song but his "Radio, Radio" (a pretty strong satire of the media industry). They started the intro of "Less Than Zero" - and then he stopped the band, apologized to the audience..and they played R/R. They never invited him back, even after his later stuff got more popular. I can't find a complete video of the whole incident, but Jae might actually like the song..he loves that up-tempo stuff, right?
I remember when Elvis Costello was ( supposedly ) banned from Saturday Night Live in 1977. He was supposed to play Less Than Zero. They started to play it, then they stopped and went into the song Radio Radio.
Aaah. Elvis. The one I love. ✨
And Amber, yes, funky punk folk jazz. ❤
Ya. Elvis Costello and also the Ramones had a certain punk gift. Good stuff.
Yes “ELVIS “ is quirky!!
You got it!!!
Elvis is from across the pond. This song is a lot of fun. Love it.
Best bass line ever! 🎸🎵😁 Love Elvis and the Attractions!
“Watching the detectives” should get your juices flowing.
Yes Amber, they are British. Good call. Part of the second British Invasion in 1977 of punk and new wave music. Elvis ( real name Declan ) continues to put out quality music and last month played a ten day stand in New York which had a different set list each night, performing over 250 songs total. I'd like to suggest " Radio, Radio ", another early infectious fun song with a killer keyboard riff.
Watching the Detectives is worth seeing.
His best IMHO.
There is an artist from the '80s you've yet to check out. Joe Jackson has some sweeping piano songs, but also upbeat rockers like this one. Check out "One More Time" for the bop, and then let "Breaking us Into" move you.
Joe Jackson is criminally underrated ✌️
I always thought he sounded so different from others when he came out. Great suggestion.
@@andymageen5308 I post that every time I see reaction videos of his music.
Another criminally underrated band from the 80's that you've not yet listened to are XTC. Joe Jackson's favourite band. Try 'Senses Working Overtime'.
And "is she really going out with him"!
Perfect gateway song for Elvis Costello!
Costello just kept getting better and better. Like mentioned his Veronica with McCartney is great. And yes, he's from the UK.
Dang...... I was supposed to be at an Elvis Costello concert right now, here in Melbourne! Bummed as it was cancelled but one of the band members came down with covid and hope they're all ok. Rescheduled a full year away... something to look forward to. My favourite Costello tune is still "What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding"
The bass line in this song is fantastic....
ELIVS COSTELLO YAY THIS IS MY FAVOURITE TRACK
Lots of great suggestions in here. I'd add "Shipbuilding"--a song EC wrote for Robert Wyatt but (Wyatt's anyway) was banned from BBC radio play as it critiqued the Falklands War (1982). Both Wyatt's and EC's versions are beautiful and serious cultural interventions. Legendary trumpeter Chet Baker plays on EC's version, not long before Baker's death. And if "Pump it Up" is your first exposure to EC, this will give you a sense of his range of styles and sheer intelligence (war brings shipyard jobs, but at what cost?): th-cam.com/video/rlcHnp5FEdc/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ErikSteevens (and dear Robert Wyatt, "At Last I am Free" cover of a cool one by Chic: th-cam.com/video/8MNkvOJtfEM/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=johnpeelclassics )
Hey man you got that so right.Do you have a blog ??? :)
"Don't tell me you don't know what love is, when you're old enough to know better, when you find strange hands in your sweater..."
Prime example of early 80's "New Wave" music. Here in LA the main radio station in the 80's forNew Wave was KROQ 106.7.
"The Roq of the Eighties." I loved KROQ in Orange County!
Rodney on the Roq
@@sclarkehamlin I actually grew up in OC, only said LA because most of the country doesn't know about it.
@Dean M A lot of people think San Diego adjoins LA. I was born in Eureka. Nobody knows there are five hours of towns north of San Francisco. I miss Califirnia so much. Haven't visited in 5 years. Give it a hug for me.
@@sclarkehamlin Even after only 5 years you would not recognize the place. The great state you and I grew up in is gone. So many homeless people, drugs, crime, pollution, horrible roads and the lack of night time street lights all add up. In SoCal there are a few areas that are still nice, mostly in OC, San Diego and Temecula.
Oh excellent that you found Elvis, one of the greats of British music, he arrived on the Stiff Records bandwagon (it was a virtual bandwagon, each year Stiff Records formed a 'slate' of new bands/artists, released an album with 1 or 2 songs from each and took the whole slate on tour) Elvis was on the 'Stiff '77' tour iirc. Other Stiff artists worth checking out are Ian Dury, Jona Lewie, Lene Lovich and Rachel Sweet, over the years 77-79 Stiff were at the forefront of UK New Wave and gave a good few artists their start. This song 'Pump It Up', was sampled by the Rogue Traders for their hit Voodoo Child, which ALWAYS gets me up dancing, I dare you to resist it...
I love his songs “Veronica,” “Everyday (I Write the Book),” “(What’s So Funny About) Peace, Love, and Understanding?,” “Allison,” “Radio, Radio,” and “The Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes.”
First saw him in Buffalo in 1977, then Denver in the 1990s, finally in Buffalo/Niagara Falls area last year.
Absolutely the next EC song you need to do is, Peace, Love and Understanding. He was part of the post-punk, new wave invasion of the late 70s, early 80s. The inspiration of many artists in the 80's. He was not a rockstar, he was a nerd who had serious things to say.
Totally agree. Post-punk, new wave is an accurate descriptor for Elvis' style.
Great choice, Nick Lowe wrote that song when he was in Brinsley Schwarz, so EC's version is a cover. Nothing wrong with a good cover, and maybe it opens the door for some Nick Lowe as well.
Finally! One of my faves of all time since my freshman roomie introduced me. Elvis Costello is a brilliant lyricist -- so much word play -- and has played in so many styles. He just played ten nights in NYC and did 250 songs! Check out Alison, Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes, Radio Radio, Watching the Detectives, Punch the Clock, Everyday I Write the Book, Shipbuilding, High Fidelity, Love for Tender, You Little Fool, Town Cryer (those French horns at the end!)... Yeah, it's a deep and winding rabbit hole. Dive in!
The 🇬🇧 Elvis from the late ‘70’s punk era, Watching the detectives is a goodun too
His 'My Funny valentine' is amazing
Cars, Talking Heads and Elvis Costello are all what some folks call "post-punk" bands. All of them are also in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Good catch ID'ing Elvis (not his real name!) as British.
One of my favorites. A New Wave classic.
In the early years of Stiff Records, a notable punk rock record company on the UK, they would have concert tours of the new bands on the label. This song is about the wild excesses of that tour (pump it up, until you can't feel it).
Another famous song came out of that tour, by Ian Dury and the Blockheads: "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll."
YES!! I went to the first Stiff tour in Bristol, it was the BEST value for money ever with those great acts.
There are lots of great songs by Elvis Costello & The Attractions. But some of my favourites are New Lace Sleeves, Alison, and Everyday I Write The Book.
Elvis Costello is great.
He’s married to jazz singer Diana Krall you may want to check her out as well
Also one of his ex wives is Caitlin O’Riordan of the Pogues-another band for you to check out
“I Don’t Want To Go To Chelsea” 😊
Elvis IS cool. One of the best songwriters ever. I’d suggest “Watching the Detectives” or “The Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes” as your next, but Costello has at least 25 banger tracks. “Alison” would be another fine representative of his earliest stuff, which is where you should definitely start.
Definitely ANGELS WANNA WEAR MY RED 👠!!! ALISON A MUST! and I love EVERYDAY I Write THE BOOK
So glad you came upon this one. All the suggestions below are good from what I see. (Allison, Oliver's army, Watching the detectives, Red shoes) ((What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding. (Accidents Will Happen)
These guys ride the line of punk rebellion but with a nerd-chic packaging.
His bass player COOKS!! Thank YOU!!
They were a new wave/post-punk group/dance-punk with many good songs during the '70s and '80s. .. They were a little quirky. Another good song and video is "I Don't Want to go to- Chelsea" . This was early new wave (which has some punk rock roots) (late '70s) Ahead of their time. . lol. Elvis is the nerdy version of Iggy Pop, too.
Other groups like them are Gang of Four, The Pretenders, Artic Monkeys, Devo, some B-52s, Franz Ferdinand, Missing Persons, Romeo Void, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metric, The Knack, Bloc Party, Jim Carroll Band, The Vapors, Santigold, etc
They were from UK, you are right. They were more edgy compared to the US back then. Ahead of their time. Lot of alternative, punk, new wave is cutting edge.
Elvis Costello, aka Declan McManus, has always been a favorite.. he was part of the UKs New Wave in the late 70s-early 80s.. and his sound was definitely power-pop. He has always had a flair for lyrics.. and grew into one of rock music's finest songwriters.
Suggestions:
New Lace Sleeves
Clubland
What's So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding?
Veronica(co-written w/ Paul McCartney)
Accidents Will Happen
Radio Radio
High Fidelity
I could go on, but this is a good start..
Happy listening.
I kind of consider Elvis Costello as British “New Wave” music. He started in the 1970’s. Try “(What’s So Funny About) Peace, Love and Understanding” or “Alison” or “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” or “Watching the Detectives”
My favorite Elvis Costello song EVER! Thanks so much for reacting to it. My husband and I had just moved to a new apartment and were celebrating with.our friends afterwards and put this song on. We were stomping so hard that the new neighbors came up to complain. Good time music!
You picked a great song of theirs but they have a lot of great stuff....they are new wave/punk/ early alternative band one of those bands that were hard to categorized them....love your reactions❤❤
Yay!!!!! I'm so glad you got to this one. Definitely one of my favorite jams.