OnlineHost : Welcome to CYBER-TALK! CYBER-TALK(TM) is : Warner/Reprise Online's weekly interactive talk : show. Each segment of CYBER-TALK (TM) features : a different music persona. OnlineHost : Coinciding with the May 9th release of his new : album "Elvis Costello's Kojack Variety," Elvis : Costello and The Attractions will perform in a : first-ever live satellite concert and multimedia : event that will be broadcast worldwide. The : performance will take place Wednesday, May 17th, : at The Empire Shepherds Bush Theatre in London : with special guests expected to participate. OnlineHost : Radio stations around the world will be carrying : the show which will begin broadcasting at 10:00 : PM eastern time. In addition, Costello will : participate in a special version of Warner Bros. : Records' weekly interactive talk show, Cyber- : Talk, taking place now, just prior to the : concert. OnlineHost : You will be able to talk to Costello before the : show as well as download sound bytes and artwork : from the new record (Multimedia Library) at : keyword: Warner. : : Here's Elvis Costello himself, giving you the : straight dope on his new album Kojak Variety: OnlineHost : This is a record of some of my favorite songs : performed with some of my favorite musicians. It : should really be called Kojak Variety--Volume : One, as the songs here date from between 1930 and : 1970 and there have been a few good songs since : then. As you can probably guess from reading : this, the album contains a variety of styles: : rock 'n' roll, R&B and pop ballads. OnlineHost : For those listeners who do already know these : songs, I hope they'll dig our renditions and all : the fine playing. For those listeners who aren't : crazed record collectors or simply weren't born : at the time, I hope they come to love these songs : as much as I do. This might just be the : friendliest record I'll ever make. OnlineHost : If you enjoy these recordings and do not already : know the original versions, then I wish you a lot : of pleasure in seeking them out. I look forward : to recording "Volume Two" sometime in the next : millennium. Max Warner : Elvis is "Elvis UK" Max Warner : From BostonBri Question : Will you come to the US again this year? ElvisUK : Yes. We're vcoming to NY in early August for 5 nights at the Beacon. Call for more info ElvisUK : or check the WBR forums. Max Warner : All the dates are posted in the Warner section of AOL Question : what is your favorite cover on the Kojak Variety album? ElvisUK : I've Been Long Before. Max Warner : From Cirena1 Question : Elvis! I love your music. Always wanted to know if there was a story behind "Any King's Question : Shilling" and "Last Boat Leaving"? Do they reference real events? ElvisUK : They relate to my grandfather's experiences. Max Warner : From GlennW395 Question : It may be obvious, but I give up...What does "Kojak Variety" stand for? ElvisUK : Ask the German press. Max Warner : From Avery22 Question : My friend wants to know, do you have a vocal coach? ElvisUK : No. Max Warner : From Geek USA Question : What can I know about your musical? God Melts? Max Warner : From RebR2 Question : Elvis, tell me about the Liverpool school of the arts. How involved are you? ElvisUK : I will wait until further info is available but hope to perform there soon. Max Warner : From LAWW DOGG Question : I missed seeing you in Atlanta at a local music shop by a few minutes....how much do you Question : spend on vinyl these days????? ElvisUK : More than is sensible. Max Warner : From BFOLeary Question : Elvis, is the truly great love song a dying art? ElvisUK : No! Not around here. Max Warner : From PersFave Question : Elvis, are you producing any new bands? You turned me (and others) on to great acts like Question : the Specials and the Pogues in the past...? ElvisUK : NOt at the moment. Send tapes to Warner bros. Max Warner : Hes Kidding, trust me!!! Max Warner : From JT1957 Question : Elvis, what do you and Dave Letterman talk about during commercial breaks? ElvisUK : Worldwide Pants. Max Warner : From ALLEN4BAS Question : Great shot on Letterman last night, was that Mark Ribot on guitar? ElvisUK : Yes.! Max Warner : From ButtScout Question : how do you view the audience (stage and general listeners)?. My brother used to say how Question : Nick Lowe thaught his audience was foolish and sappy for buying into his music. ElvisUK : With a long telescope! Max Warner : From KenBays Question : Elvis, how did you go about choosing the songs you picked for Kojak Variety? ElvisUK : I tried to get out of a long shadow. Max Warner : From Scrawler Question : Why did Steve Nieve want to be called "Maurice the Worm" on Goodbye Cruel World? Max Warner : From CityFolk1 Question : Hey Elvis---Heard any good records lately? ElvisUK : Yes. Max Warner : What are they? ElvisUK : Ron Sexsmith. Max Warner : From Vicki30 Question : Elvis, what is your best advise for young musicians trying to "make it" today? Max Warner : From Duke Hors ElvisUK : Speak loud and carry a big stick. Max Warner : From Duke Horse Question : Elvis, I know this is probably a tough question to answer, but which of your OWN albums do Question : you find yourself listening to most? ElvisUK : I don't listen to my own albums, really. Max Warner : From KateS Max Warner : Are you ever going to release that non album track from Brutal Youth "Do U Know What I'm Saying. Max Warner : You should play it live, it is beautiful. ElvisUK : If you want it. Max Warner : From Kaveperson Question : How did falling in love change your life, and your views thereon? ElvisUK : None of your business! Max Warner : From Nikfus Question : Elvis, is your relationship with WB as satisfying as it could be? Answer truthfully now, Question : the eyes of the world are upon you! ElvisUK : Oh come on! Stop screwing around Danny! Max Warner : From Phranky Question : Elvis, any future work with Macca lined-up? ElvisUK : Watch this space re Macca. Max Warner : From DSWANSON Question : What's this Bon Jovi business? ElvisUK : AS the Rolling Stones said, "No Expectations." Max Warner : From LaurenO Max Warner : "Once I saw you do 'Yes It Is' by the Beatles. Did you ever record it for a possible Ryko re-release ElvisUK : No. I never recorded it. Max Warner : From MichaelHJ Question : "Imagination is a Powerful Deceiver" (1974, Flip City Demos) was a great song -- did you Question : ever perform it live? ElvisUK : No. Not since l974. Max Warner : From Robin tmb Question : You said in the sleeve notes for Goodbye Cruel World that it was your worst album. Question : Looking back, would you still agree with that? ElvisUK : But that was only yesterday Max Warner : From JohnRC123 Question : What does your reading material consist of these days? ElvisUK : "Last Train To Memphis" by Peter Guarlnick, high fidelity by Nick Hornby. Max Warner : From Matt0627 Question : Any future acting plans? Loved you on Larry Sanders. Or are you leaving that to Sam Question : Phillips? ElvisUK : What can I say? I'm sexier than Bruce Willis. Max Warner : From Ebg1 Question : Elvis...you were great on Tony Bennet's Unplugged album. Did you enjoy doing it ? ElvisUK : Yes, He was wonderful, soulful singing with the voice of experince. Max Warner : From RMed1 Question : Elvis, What are your musical influences? ElvisUK : Have you got a book and a big pencil? Max Warner : From DTMartucc Question : <--Looking Italian too. 'Idiophone', BY B-side, strays dangerously close to jazz. Any plan Question : to tackle a full blown jazz project? ElvisUK : Not dangerously enough I would say. See "meltdown". Max Warner : From Vicki30 Question : Elvis, If you could change places with any musician living or dead, for one day.... Who Question : would you choose and what day of their life would you want to live? ElvisUK : Madonna. Today. Max Warner : From MMLUkeJ Question : How many Fender Jazz's do you own? ElvisUK : Two. Max Warner : From Musegurl1 Question : On "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror,"what is the bit about the butterfly on the monkey's paw Question : about? I love the song...but it makes me curious.... ElvisUK : It's a true image from a nature film. Max Warner : From Rob of NJ Question : what is your favorite Shakespearean tragedy? ElvisUK : MacBeth. Max Warner : From MttCosII Question : How did you choose the name Costello? ElvisUK : It'smy great grandmother's name. Max Warner : From Abbeynorm Question : What Beatle album is your favorite ElvisUK : Revolver. Max Warner : From Horansky Question : When you're writing a song, which comes to you first, lyrics or music? ElvisUK : Purple. Max Warner : From BNorwood1 Question : If you ever lost the ability to do music you liked, what else would you do? ElvisUK : Become a lifeguard! Max Warner : From Bhgarrett Question : Other than your opening sets with Dylan, what was the last concert you attended? ElvisUK : My own. Max Warner : From Walkercla Question : Have you got a renewed sense of your own songwriting voice since doing this album of cover songs? ElvisUK : I always have a revewed sense of my songwriting voice. Max Warner : From FISTMAGNET Question : Would you ever wear velcro onstage? ElvisUK : Not consciously. Max Warner : From MSR716 Question : Elvis...is the glass half empty or is it half full? And of what? ElvisUK : What is half? Max Warner : From ID4 Question : Do you hang out with any other celebs regularly? ElvisUK : Only Princess Caroline. Max Warner : Elvis, do you watch the X-Files? ElvisUK : Yes. Wonderful! Max Warner : We will take about 3 more questions and then turn on the RADIO!!! Max Warner : From MARKDP Question : What's more satisfying...a great night of making music or a great night of making love? ElvisUK : Isn't it the same thing? Max Warner : From HappyPhon Question : Are you excited for tonight's concert? ElvisUK : My raw throat as you will hear is the only route to the highlights of tonight's show my apoligies to the squeamish Max Warner : From SaphireDr Question : How many pairs of red shoes do you own and do you always wear them to perform? ElvisUK : Only on my head! Max Warner : Elvis... we love you. Any closing comments for all the fans. ElvisUK : Have pity on the hoarse, but willing singer. Listen to the guitar at least. Blame too much ElvisUK : "real talk" !!!!! Max Warner : Goodnight everybody. OnlineHost : Copyright (C) 1995 Warner Bros. 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