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shavedapebaby

SQUEE, as the kids say

Mar 07, 2005 10:06

Went to see Elvis Costello in Atlanta last night. Tift Merritt opened and did a decent set, then EC brought down the house. Anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge EC fan, but I've never seen him live, so I'm grinning like a kid today. And to see him with the Attractions (now called the Imposters because the Attractions' bassist wrote a nasty book ( Read more... )

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nirol March 7 2005, 08:42:38 UTC

Very cool! I am SO jealous! :)

shavedapebaby March 7 2005, 10:08:00 UTC

Oh, you should be. He's coming back in the summer, though, so keep an eye out.

redlami March 7 2005, 08:48:06 UTC

I'm very happy for you and the son. I've seen Elvis 3 times, once with the Attractions (way back, I think it was in support of "Armed Forces"). Always an incredible experience. His approach to concerts is sometimes very original. Any details you can share?

shavedapebaby March 7 2005, 10:05:52 UTC

First and foremost, Elvis had on a black suit and shirt, green tie, and friggin' silver sequined cowboy boots! The angels wanna wear his silver boots.

The set started out a bit sluggish, but once EC warmed up it was tremendous. A nice set list running through the catalog, some good banter. Highlights: "Here Comes the Bride," "Oliver's Army," "High Fidelity," and that thing he wrote for Cold Mountain, a verse of which he did away from the mike so the entire house had to shut up and listen.

shavedapebaby March 7 2005, 10:13:04 UTC

Oh, and "Pump It Up," which just rawked.

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shavedapebaby March 7 2005, 10:09:13 UTC

Thanks. We did, though I suspect the son had more fun watching Daddy grinning like an idiot than anything else.