Elvis Costello is one of the greatest lyricists of all time, full of double entendres, insight and venom. The guy takes no prisoners. There is definitely a punk influence in his early work, but later he branches off into all kinds of genres ... psychedelic, acid, jazz, country. But he certainly still knows how to ROCK. The man is just a sensational talent.
I think he used 'Punk' as a way of getting noticed and once he realized they were going to make it he quickly discarded the whole Punk thing. Their first 3 albums indicated how versatile they were and Punk was way below them.
@@xaspirate8060- Except for The Clash! They started out full-on punk, but by the time of London Calling (masterpiece!) and Combat Rock, they pretty much played whatever genre they wanted. I do *adore* Elvis and the Attractions. So versatile! Sorry about the tangent!
Lex was right in saying that this song is "slightly punk". Elvis Costello and his band came to prominence in the UK just as punk was commercialising into "New Wave", and he was part of that scene. Costello is a great songwriter and a clever lyricist. I recommend "Oliver's army", "Watching the detectives" and "Alison" if you want to react to more of his songs.
I would throw in there "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror" (showcase for his voice and also great piano by Allen Toussaint), "Veronica," "So Like Candy," "Pads, Paws & Claws," and "Other Side of Summer" for a different sort of vibe,
"Watching the detectives" is superb! For about 20 years all I had was a mono tape recording and got used to how it sounded, thinking the distorted drums were down to my recording. I now know that's how they really sound! The live versions are more spirited but nowhere near as spooky.
Pretty much can't go wrong with Elvis Costello. He goes into so many different vibes over the years, and it's just him being himself. Absolutely my songwriting Hero.
"A little bit punk" -- nailed it. Elvis Costello emerged in the UK while punk was at its peak, and the various streams of "new wave" were just beginning to form. For future Elvis Costello reactions, find videos with the lyrics -- because his songwriting is rich with subtle wordplay.
When I was a teen there was a restaurant attached to my house. On the wall they had that green and yellow picture of him really big like 5 feet across.
Elvis Costello' was one of the leaders of the 2nd or New Wave of Punk Rock of the late 70's. Check out The Beat, What's So Funny About Peace Love and Understanding, and Watching Her Detectives.
Lex is right, he's a bit punk, but is really a unique entity. He would have been considered post punk or new wave for most of his career; but always had that anti-authority, rebellious thing going. One of my all time favs and was lucky enough to see him in '91 & '02. A great wordsmith and has a knack for writing super catchy hooks. This LP (his second) is one of his best & This Year's Girl is another banger from it ✌
Elvis Costello is such a cool, down to earth guy. I used to work in a bar/restaurant in Toronto's airport. There was an airport shuttle bus driver that used to come in sometimes for his lunch. He came in on a break and was so excited. He knew I loved music so told me Elvis Costello used the bus to transfer from his flight to the terminal and the driver recognized him, while chatting said he was a fan but most of his albums were destroyed in a fire. Elvis took his name and address. About five weeks later the bus driver came into my work freaking out. Elvis had his inter discography sent to his home with all the albums signed. He even sent as many 45's as were available. Freaking Legend!
My wife and I have both loved EC for years - but the funniest things was our eldest sons reaction - before he was borne - when every anyone one of his songs would play he would always start dancing and booging inside my wife tummy!
1983 TKO Tour Streatham Ballroom in South London. Put on a great high-energy show. This was the encore. It was great to see a lot of gigs in the golden age of music.
On my play list, and love it. Oliver's Army, What's So Funny about Peace Love and Understating, Everyday I Write Book, Allison...all good ones. The song has one of my very favorite lyrics..."She's like a chemical, though I try to stop it, she's like a narcotic.
Elvis Costello is a brilliant lyricist, even though you couldn't discern what he was saying. Haha! He collaborated with Roy Orbison on a song titled The Comedians, which is musical genius.
The song's about the promotion of a tour in 1977. It punk rock, no doubt, at least that how it sounded to us punk rockers in 78. ok an' here's lyrics I've been on tenderhooks, ending in dirty looks Listening to the Muzak, thinking 'bout this 'n' that She said, "That's that, I don't wanna chitter-chat" Turn it down a little bit or turn it down flat Pump it up, when you don't really need it Pump it up, until you can feel it Down in the pleasure center, hell-bent or heaven-sent Listen to the propaganda, listen to the latest slander There's nothing underhand that she wouldn't understand Pump it up, until you can feel it Pump it up, when you don't really need it Hey She's been a bad girl, she's like a chemical Though you try to stop it, she's like a narcotic You wanna torture her, you wanna talk to her All the things you bought for her, could not get a temperature Pump it up, until you can feel it Pump it up, when you don't really need it Out in the fashion show, down in the bargain bin You put your passion out under the pressure pin Fall into submission, hit-and-run transmission No use wishing now for any other sin Pump it up, until you can feel it Pump it up, when you don't really need it Pump it up, until you can feel it Pump it up, when you don't really need it Pump it up, until you can feel it Pump it up, when you don't really need it Don't really need it Don't really need it Don't really need it
Please PPl ... let's not forget that Elvis C has worked with Burt Bacharach, a classical quartet (Brodski) and Elmo (Sesame Street)... He has also been involved in Mastering , Engineering and Producing some hugely influential Artists and Albums from the late 70s to now.... an underrated but hugely influential musician... (I actually bumped into him, literally I came out of a Sandwich shop and bumped into him) , in the backstreets of Soho London , in the 90s , and all i could say was "Thank You".
Hell yeah! I remember coming across this song on a cd rom version of Encarta 95 encyclopedia when i was about 7 or 8 (im now 35). The first song i remember listening to and thinking, "This is what type of music i like"
Brad & Lex, 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 was one of the pioneers of alternative rock music in the late 1970s. Being a pioneer, however, he wasn't ubiquitous on the pop music charts, at least not in the U.S. He was very popular in the U.K, but in the U.S., he's had only two Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100: "Everyday I Write The Book" (#36 in 1983) "Veronica" (#19 in 1989) "Veronica" is his biggest hit, and "Everyday I Write The Book" is his signature song. However, if I had to recommend one song of his to you, then I'd recommend "Accidents Will Happen," which is my favorite of his. The music video for it was considered very cutting-edge for 1979, being the first music video known to have used computer animation (briefly near the end of the video).
Every highschool party had to have this song! Nobody cared what the lyrics meant; it was just a fun song to dance and sing along. Elivis Costello was at the top of everybody's "favorite bands" list.
Elvis is King. Over 45 years he has made great records of all types of music - pop, punk, chamber music, country and western, soul, jazz, blues, and much more. A rare talent. Brilliant songwriter in all genres.
Lex, my all time favorite reaction!!! Wow, pure joy and delight at hearing a song for the first time. It was beautiful, thanks for letting me relive what its like to experience hearing a unique classic like this through anothers eyes. Made me smile n made my day.
Elvis Costello was marketed as "new wave" back in the late seventies, but his songs often evoked the greats from the fifties and sixties. You could spend quite a lot of time digging into the Elvis Costello catalog as follow up to "Pump It Up" -- "Radio Radio", "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes", "Watching the Detectives", "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea", "Less Than Zero", "Pay It Back", "What's So Funny ('Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding)?", "Accidents Will Happen", "Oliver's Army", "I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down", "Brilliant Mistake", "I Hope You're Happy Now", "I Want You", "Veronica" and so many others.
See him in concert and your cheek muscles ache from grinning ear to ear. He has a Wheel of Fortune thing at his shows, but instead of money they have all his hit songs. Whatever the wheel stops at is what he plays next. I just love him.
In the video photo collage from early in Elvis’s career, his persona is an “angry young man,” modeling his look after Buddy Holly, a Rock pioneer of the 50’s.
One of the most interesting, smart, adventurous songwriters of that or any time. Dig in, go nuts. A seldom requested but rockin' lil' number is 'Mystery Dance'.
Elvis Costello is essential listening - great catchy hooks, good beat, totally danceable - with punk + slimmed-down late '50's, early 60's "mod" vibes. Wonderful stuff!
Elvis Costello is a very deep well. Many eras but for many of us who discovered him at the start, 1977-81 is the apex. (This is from 1978, the second album.) So many to recommend: Watching the Detectives (hit single) Less Than Zero Alison Mystery Dance Radio, Radio (hit single) No Action This Year's Girl Little Triggers Lipstick Vogue (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding (hit single) Oliver's Army Party Girl Goon Squad Two Little Hitlers Pretty much everything, all 20 tracks, from "Get Happy!!" Clubland Strict Time From a Whisper to A Scream (hit single) And there's a lot more in the 40 years that have followed. His wife, Diana Krall, is the foremost female jazz singer of the past 20 years.
Just watching Lex bopping along to the song with such delight made this one of the most enjoyable reaction videos I've ever watched !!! .. Totally gorgeous .. As for the song, well I absolutely love Elvis Costello's music, and this is just one of his many great ones .. He is a unique artist who deserves a deep dive into his wide repertoire .. Cheers, Wayne
About damn time they did Elvis Costello! 😆 He was the nerdy version of Iggy Pop, lot of swag and humor. They were definitely punk new wave. Early new wave.
This Elvis is the true King. Definitely has punk, Ska, post punk credentials as part of his resume. He is also a tremendous music producer. Check out "Watching the Detectives" by Costello
Been a fan of Costello since the late 70s. Definitely punk vibe, as he came out big during the first wave of British punk. He's definitely an awesome artist.
1978 was at the end of the punk era and this is his rockiest song. Oliver's Army is another gem and on this song the lyrics are vital as it is all about the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
fun fact: for recording this album, Elvis needed a band (that band's singer didn't play on this album, obviously). The one he hired, called Clover, went on to become a band called The News, and the singer that didn't work on the Elvis Costello album? Huey Lewis.
Oh my God. Lex is right on the money...Again! She hit the nail on the head when she said it sounded a little punk. Elvis was at the start of punk at this point. His music is great. Great song writer, and great performer. Lex, you are batting 1000. And you are so cute when you get all into the music. Love it...and you.
Oh boy I bought this 7 inch single when it came out and still have it to this day. Elvis Costello remains one of my favourites and he has a very eclectic and varied catalogue that spans from 1977 to this day. His latest album (The Boy Named If) is fantastic. Try any of the following songs....Watching the Detectives, I Don't Want to Go To Chelsea, Accidents Will Happen, High Fidleity, Alison, Radio Radio, Ship Building, Oliver's Army, Veronica (written with Paul McCartney)...there are many more . That said I think his biggest hit was a cover of "She" with Burt Bacharach for the soundtrack of the film Notting Hill.
He was and is a great songwriter, lots of classics from the old days. Wicked, sarcastic smart lyrics. Red Shoes, Mystery Dance, Accidents Will Happen, anything from the Imperial Bedroom album (Beyond Belief, Man Out of Time, Almost Blue), so many great songs.
Lex giggling and smiling when she likes a song , is the greatest thing.
Wish you could bottle that energy and good vibe :)
Yeah, her personality kind of reminds me of Luanne from King of the Hill lol
Brad actually smiled to.
love you guys it's a pleaure
Elvis Costello is one of the greatest lyricists of all time, full of double entendres, insight and venom. The guy takes no prisoners. There is definitely a punk influence in his early work, but later he branches off into all kinds of genres ... psychedelic, acid, jazz, country. But he certainly still knows how to ROCK. The man is just a sensational talent.
You can read wikipedia congratulations
Graham Maby on bass
@@oreally8605 no, Graham Maby played with Joe Jackson, this was Bruce Thomas on bass
I think he used 'Punk' as a way of getting noticed and once he realized they were going to make it he quickly discarded the whole Punk thing. Their first 3 albums indicated how versatile they were and Punk was way below them.
@@xaspirate8060- Except for The Clash! They started out full-on punk, but by the time of London Calling (masterpiece!) and Combat Rock, they pretty much played whatever genre they wanted. I do *adore* Elvis and the Attractions. So versatile! Sorry about the tangent!
My favorite artist for over 40 years now
This man is a genius. So many great tracks, one in particular is "Watching The Detectives". Such a catchy punk Reggae sound.
This is my Elvis. There is no other Elvis for me.
Lex was right in saying that this song is "slightly punk". Elvis Costello and his band came to prominence in the UK just as punk was commercialising into "New Wave", and he was part of that scene. Costello is a great songwriter and a clever lyricist. I recommend "Oliver's army", "Watching the detectives" and "Alison" if you want to react to more of his songs.
I would throw in there "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror" (showcase for his voice and also great piano by Allen Toussaint), "Veronica," "So Like Candy," "Pads, Paws & Claws," and "Other Side of Summer" for a different sort of vibe,
"Watching the detectives" is superb! For about 20 years all I had was a mono tape recording and got used to how it sounded, thinking the distorted drums were down to my recording. I now know that's how they really sound! The live versions are more spirited but nowhere near as spooky.
Pretty much can't go wrong with Elvis Costello. He goes into so many different vibes over the years, and it's just him being himself. Absolutely my songwriting Hero.
Yeah, there are so many great Elvis Costello songs they could spend weeks reacting to them all. Brad would probably like Alison.
New Amsterdam
"Radio, Radio". "Peace, Love, and Understanding"
Lexi is a born rocker...her reactions are unrestrained, pure enthusiasm.
One of my favorite songs from my teenage years in the late 70s, early 80s. Still love Elvis!
"A little bit punk" -- nailed it. Elvis Costello emerged in the UK while punk was at its peak, and the various streams of "new wave" were just beginning to form. For future Elvis Costello reactions, find videos with the lyrics -- because his songwriting is rich with subtle wordplay.
When I was a teen there was a restaurant attached to my house. On the wall they had that green and yellow picture of him really big like 5 feet across.
when punk turned into New Wave. I was 16 and loved that song.
This whole album is amazing, Lex is adorable.
Elvis Costello' was one of the leaders of the 2nd or New Wave of Punk Rock of the late 70's. Check out The Beat, What's So Funny About Peace Love and Understanding, and Watching Her Detectives.
Lex is right, he's a bit punk, but is really a unique entity. He would have been considered post punk or new wave for most of his career; but always had that anti-authority, rebellious thing going. One of my all time favs and was lucky enough to see him in '91 & '02. A great wordsmith and has a knack for writing super catchy hooks. This LP (his second) is one of his best & This Year's Girl is another banger from it ✌
Always loved Lipstick Vogue, too. What an absolute banger.
His later work is a bit different from the 70s and 80s. The Juliet Letters is a good example. He is such a great song writer too. A class act.
Lucky enough to have seen Elvis 4 times. Great stuff. Love him so much
Yeah i guess it's punk/post-punk, or even power-pop, but he sprinkles everything with that old-school greasy haired rock'n'roll too. Rockabilly even.
It’s a rap song!
“It’s a little punk.” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 No joke, Lex is the most insightful music reactor I’ve seen.
"Radio Radio" and "watchin the detectives".....great elvis tunes also
We had an oil painting of Elvis in front of that camera in the punk club where I was a DJ in Chicago hanging on the wall of the dance floor.
Elvis Costello is such a cool, down to earth guy. I used to work in a bar/restaurant in Toronto's airport. There was an airport shuttle bus driver that used to come in sometimes for his lunch. He came in on a break and was so excited. He knew I loved music so told me Elvis Costello used the bus to transfer from his flight to the terminal and the driver recognized him, while chatting said he was a fan but most of his albums were destroyed in a fire. Elvis took his name and address. About five weeks later the bus driver came into my work freaking out. Elvis had his inter discography sent to his home with all the albums signed. He even sent as many 45's as were available. Freaking Legend!
Elvis Costello is in my top 5, I'm weirdly relieved it's not just me.
Haven't heard this song in years! It's still a total banger.
My wife and I have both loved EC for years - but the funniest things was our eldest sons reaction - before he was borne - when every anyone one of his songs would play he would always start dancing and booging inside my wife tummy!
1983 TKO Tour Streatham Ballroom in South London. Put on a great high-energy show. This was the encore. It was great to see a lot of gigs in the golden age of music.
On my play list, and love it. Oliver's Army, What's So Funny about Peace Love and Understating, Everyday I Write Book, Allison...all good ones. The song has one of my very favorite lyrics..."She's like a chemical, though I try to stop it, she's like a narcotic.
Lex you need to see the official video. You would get a kick out of Elvis's dance moves, very spastic looking but great to see!
Elvis Costello is a brilliant lyricist, even though you couldn't discern what he was saying. Haha! He collaborated with Roy Orbison on a song titled The Comedians, which is musical genius.
The song's about the promotion of a tour in 1977.
It punk rock, no doubt, at least that how it sounded to us punk rockers in 78.
ok an' here's lyrics
I've been on tenderhooks, ending in dirty looks
Listening to the Muzak, thinking 'bout this 'n' that
She said, "That's that, I don't wanna chitter-chat"
Turn it down a little bit or turn it down flat
Pump it up, when you don't really need it
Pump it up, until you can feel it
Down in the pleasure center, hell-bent or heaven-sent
Listen to the propaganda, listen to the latest slander
There's nothing underhand that she wouldn't understand
Pump it up, until you can feel it
Pump it up, when you don't really need it
Hey
She's been a bad girl, she's like a chemical
Though you try to stop it, she's like a narcotic
You wanna torture her, you wanna talk to her
All the things you bought for her, could not get a temperature
Pump it up, until you can feel it
Pump it up, when you don't really need it
Out in the fashion show, down in the bargain bin
You put your passion out under the pressure pin
Fall into submission, hit-and-run transmission
No use wishing now for any other sin
Pump it up, until you can feel it
Pump it up, when you don't really need it
Pump it up, until you can feel it
Pump it up, when you don't really need it
Pump it up, until you can feel it
Pump it up, when you don't really need it
Don't really need it
Don't really need it
Don't really need it
Please PPl ... let's not forget that Elvis C has worked with Burt Bacharach, a classical quartet (Brodski) and Elmo (Sesame Street)... He has also been involved in Mastering , Engineering and Producing some hugely influential Artists and Albums from the late 70s to now.... an underrated but hugely influential musician... (I actually bumped into him, literally I came out of a Sandwich shop and bumped into him) , in the backstreets of Soho London , in the 90s , and all i could say was "Thank You".
Elvis Costello is a modern musical genius.You could mine his stuff for a year and never run out of great, surprising music.
This song has been following me around since i was a kid in the 70s love it
80s new wave/punk was the best.
an anthem about self pleasuring
It was only 1978.....i remember because i bought the single........and still have it!
i bodyguarded him in my home town liverpool before the first lockdown,really nice fella
Elvis was New Wave, a blend of punk and English pop. You ought to hit his "Mystery Dance".
YES LEX!!!! I love that she can't keep still!! EC has that effect!
Lexy, you would have loved the New Wave dance clubs of the late 70s and into the 80s. This, the Talking Heads, Blondie...a lot of fun.
Hell yeah! I remember coming across this song on a cd rom version of Encarta 95 encyclopedia when i was about 7 or 8 (im now 35). The first song i remember listening to and thinking, "This is what type of music i like"
Brad & Lex, 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' !!
My favourite song of his is What's So Funny About Peace Love and Understanding? Just brilliant.
Oh dang! I requested this in the live feed. Nice!
You need to listen to “What’s so Funny About Peace Love and Understanding”. So true especially for today
Also fantastic: This Year’s Girl, Oliver’s Army, Green Shirt, I Don’t Want to Go to Chelsea
What’s So Funny Bout Peace, Love and Understanding….and so many more.
Ah, Elvis Costello, The Angry Young Man. I've been waiting for reactors to get into his stuff.
78 was the height of punk. Although Elvis was more New Wave, basically punk for the thoughtful rather than the wild.
Lex is such a Delight!
You'd brighten any room...
I suggested this song a week or so ago. Its one of my favorite songs--it makes me happy.
Alison and Watching the Detectives, couple of Elvis good tracks
Elvis Costello was one of the pioneers of alternative rock music in the late 1970s. Being a pioneer, however, he wasn't ubiquitous on the pop music charts, at least not in the U.S. He was very popular in the U.K, but in the U.S., he's had only two Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100:
"Everyday I Write The Book" (#36 in 1983)
"Veronica" (#19 in 1989)
"Veronica" is his biggest hit, and "Everyday I Write The Book" is his signature song. However, if I had to recommend one song of his to you, then I'd recommend "Accidents Will Happen," which is my favorite of his. The music video for it was considered very cutting-edge for 1979, being the first music video known to have used computer animation (briefly near the end of the video).
Costello is a proper genius. Check out the duet on his song 'Radio Radio' with The Beastie Boys on SNL, splendid.
Every highschool party had to have this song! Nobody cared what the lyrics meant; it was just a fun song to dance and sing along. Elivis Costello was at the top of everybody's "favorite bands" list.
Elvis is King. Over 45 years he has made great records of all types of music - pop, punk, chamber music, country and western, soul, jazz, blues, and much more. A rare talent. Brilliant songwriter in all genres.
Elvis gets considered post punk but he was kicking with the punks. He did his own thing.
Yeah! You played Elvis Costello! Please try Red Shoes, I Cant Stand Up For Falling Down, She, to hear just how versatile Elvis is.
Lex, my all time favorite reaction!!! Wow, pure joy and delight at hearing a song for the first time. It was beautiful, thanks for letting me relive what its like to experience hearing a unique classic like this through anothers eyes. Made me smile n made my day.
Elvis Costello was marketed as "new wave" back in the late seventies, but his songs often evoked the greats from the fifties and sixties. You could spend quite a lot of time digging into the Elvis Costello catalog as follow up to "Pump It Up" -- "Radio Radio", "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes", "Watching the Detectives", "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea", "Less Than Zero", "Pay It Back", "What's So Funny ('Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding)?", "Accidents Will Happen", "Oliver's Army", "I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down", "Brilliant Mistake", "I Hope You're Happy Now", "I Want You", "Veronica" and so many others.
Good job Mike! You have mentioned the ones that I love the most from EC. Oh hold on -- gotta have "This Years Girl" in there.
Mike nails it...
For "I Want You" a good version to do would be the live version with Fiona Apple. She goes all in. Absolutely devastating.
See him in concert and your cheek muscles ache from grinning ear to ear. He has a Wheel of Fortune thing at his shows, but instead of money they have all his hit songs. Whatever the wheel stops at is what he plays next. I just love him.
I used to play this on Rock Band all the time.
In the video photo collage from early in Elvis’s career, his persona is an “angry young man,” modeling his look after Buddy Holly, a Rock pioneer of the 50’s.
One of the most interesting, smart, adventurous songwriters of that or any time. Dig in, go nuts. A seldom requested but rockin' lil' number is 'Mystery Dance'.
Elvis is BRILLIANT
Lex you are too cute. That’s how Elvis makes me feel, too. Been a fan since 1979.
He was on Stiff Records. He was considered a punk.
Elvis Costello is essential listening - great catchy hooks, good beat, totally danceable - with punk + slimmed-down late '50's, early 60's "mod" vibes. Wonderful stuff!
Elvis Costello is awesome. Besides his own music, he has done so much for up and coming musicians, without much fanfare.
Elvis Costello is a very deep well. Many eras but for many of us who discovered him at the start, 1977-81 is the apex. (This is from 1978, the second album.) So many to recommend:
Watching the Detectives (hit single)
Less Than Zero
Alison
Mystery Dance
Radio, Radio (hit single)
No Action
This Year's Girl
Little Triggers
Lipstick Vogue
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding (hit single)
Oliver's Army
Party Girl
Goon Squad
Two Little Hitlers
Pretty much everything, all 20 tracks, from "Get Happy!!"
Clubland
Strict Time
From a Whisper to A Scream (hit single)
And there's a lot more in the 40 years that have followed.
His wife, Diana Krall, is the foremost female jazz singer of the past 20 years.
you could do your entire channel around Elvis Costellos significant music catalog. a lot of hits!
Lex.. That is the best reaction I have ever seen on TH-cam for any song ever. Thank you for being natural and not over reacting.
British New wave. Elvis was awesome. Very creative and great song writer.
Such a great song. Can't help dancing like him every time it is on. Regardless if it destroys your ankles!
Can't hear this song without thinking of the movie PCU. Both are great
Love seeing my people exploring different kinds of music. Classic song right there.
From
The album This Years Model 1978 I think. My favorite by EC & The Attractions. Lots of solid tunes on that one
Just watching Lex bopping along to the song with such delight made this one of the most enjoyable reaction videos I've ever watched !!! .. Totally gorgeous .. As for the song, well I absolutely love Elvis Costello's music, and this is just one of his many great ones .. He is a unique artist who deserves a deep dive into his wide repertoire .. Cheers, Wayne
My fave Elvis Costello song! ♥
Elvis reminds me of Escape Club. Lex would love Technotronic's Pump Up The Jam.
This song and "Watching the Detectives" was in constant play during my time in Art School (the late 70s).
Have many Elvis cd's and lp's. He's a genius. Best bass player in the business.
About damn time they did Elvis Costello! 😆 He was the nerdy version of Iggy Pop, lot of swag and humor. They were definitely punk new wave. Early new wave.
New wave rock n roll was big in the late 70’s and early 80s
Watching the Detectives is an amazing song and plenty of lyrics to decipher.
CHOON!
Love Costello
This Elvis is the true King. Definitely has punk, Ska, post punk credentials as part of his resume. He is also a tremendous music producer. Check out "Watching the Detectives" by Costello
Elvis was 80's while still in the later 70's.
Been a fan of Costello since the late 70s. Definitely punk vibe, as he came out big during the first wave of British punk. He's definitely an awesome artist.
Elvis Costello "Everyday I Write The Book"
1978 was at the end of the punk era and this is his rockiest song. Oliver's Army is another gem and on this song the lyrics are vital as it is all about the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
fun fact: for recording this album, Elvis needed a band (that band's singer didn't play on this album, obviously). The one he hired, called Clover, went on to become a band called The News, and the singer that didn't work on the Elvis Costello album? Huey Lewis.
Oh my God. Lex is right on the money...Again! She hit the nail on the head when she said it sounded a little punk. Elvis was at the start of punk at this point. His music is great. Great song writer, and great performer. Lex, you are batting 1000. And you are so cute when you get all into the music. Love it...and you.
Oh boy I bought this 7 inch single when it came out and still have it to this day. Elvis Costello remains one of my favourites and he has a very eclectic and varied catalogue that spans from 1977 to this day. His latest album (The Boy Named If) is fantastic.
Try any of the following songs....Watching the Detectives, I Don't Want to Go To Chelsea, Accidents Will Happen, High Fidleity, Alison, Radio Radio, Ship Building, Oliver's Army, Veronica (written with Paul McCartney)...there are many more . That said I think his biggest hit was a cover of "She" with Burt Bacharach for the soundtrack of the film Notting Hill.
Brad is f*****d without a lyric video and Lex is like loving the riff and f**k the lyrics!🤣🤣
He was and is a great songwriter, lots of classics from the old days. Wicked, sarcastic smart lyrics. Red Shoes, Mystery Dance, Accidents Will Happen, anything from the Imperial Bedroom album (Beyond Belief, Man Out of Time, Almost Blue), so many great songs.
This song sounds like 7:45 pm on a Friday night after working 50 hours of overtime that week. Love it.
One of my favorite songs ever! Just listen to that bass line!!
A little punk, a little new wave, a little rock.
Please react to Elvis Costello more. It's a must to have the lyrics because I think this guy has some of the best.
More Elvis Costello, never fails
Elvis Costello's Watching the detectives is good too... and he has other good ones!
Peace Love and Understanding is also a classic
And not out of fashion, sadly.
Yes, I agree! peace love and understanding is a great song. Actually a cover though. Written by Nick Lowe.
Punk started to be big in 1976 but goes back to the early 60's