LOS ANGELES (Reuter) - U.S. fans of rock legend Elvis Costello may have
just three more chances to see the legend perform live with his band The
Attractions.

    Costello told a crowded house of fans at the Universal Amphitheatre in
Hollywood, ``This will probably be the last time we ever play Los Angeles, so
let's have a good time.''

    Costello reunited with The Attractions after an eight year hiatus with
the critically acclaimed album ``Brutal Youth'' two years ago. The band first
became famous back in the punk-rock days of 1978 before splitting up after
1985's ``Blood and Chocolate'' album.

    ``I don't think he'll be working with The Attractions again,'' said Bill
Bentley, Costello's press agent at Warner Bros. Records.

    Elvis Costello and The Attractions have just three more dates left in
their North American tour. The band plays in  Berkley, Calif. on Friday
followed by Portland, Ore. Saturday before closing in Seattle Sunday.

    Wednesday's show was a blistering two-hour set anchored by a slew of
clasics from one of Costello's earliest albums ``This Year's Model''
including a psychedelic version of ``I Don't Want To Go To Chelsea.''

    With fans on their feet screaming ``We love you Elvis'' the band closed
their last ever Los Angeles concert with a 15 minute rendition of Elvis' own
personal favorite ``I Want You'' which he peppered with lyrics from the
Aretha Franklin classic ``I Say A Little Prayer For You.''

    The band was touring to promote their latest offering ``All This Useless
Beauty.'' After the American leg of the tour the band moves on to Japan where
it play their final date on September 15.

    Reuters/Variety