Ball State Daily News, March 16, 1979

From The Elvis Costello Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
... Bibliography ...
727677787980818283
848586878889909192
939495969798990001
020304050607080910
111213141516171819
202122232425 26 27 28


Ball State Daily News

Indiana publications

US publications by state
  • ALAKARAZCA
  • COCTDCDEFL
  • GAHI   IA      ID      IL
  • IN   KSKYLA   MA
  • MDME   MIMNMO
  • MSMTNC  ND  NE
  • NHNJNMNVNY
  • OHOKORPARI
  • SCSDTNTXUT
  • VAVTWAWIWY

-

Elvis Costello plays no bull rock 'n' roll


Bob Scally

Elvis is King!

Elvis Costello, king of new wave rock 'n' roll, bought his show of intelligent, non-stop rock 'n' roll to the Indiana University Auditorium Sunday March 11th. Elvis rocked intensely despite the relative sedateness of the audience.

Most of Elvis' non-stop rock show consisted of material from his most recent album Armed Forces.

"Accidents will Happen," a major hit, opened the set that was highlighted by "Goon Squad," "Senior Service" and "Oliver's Army." Particularly interesting was a version of "Watching The Detectives."

"Green Shirts" from Armed Forces, was obviously the climatic song of the concert featuring dramatic lighting effects and a very concise but tasty drum solo.

Then Elvis launched into the conclusion of his set that ended with "(What's so Funny About) Peace, Love and Understanding," another hit song from his new album.

After seeing Elvis Costello in concert you realize that he is essentially a live performer.

My only argument with this concert was that it wasn't long enough. The concert was one hour long almost to the minute, and left me starved for more of Elvis Costello's music.


Tags: Indiana University AuditoriumBloomingtonThe AttractionsArmed ForcesAccidents Will HappenGoon SquadSenior ServiceOliver's ArmyWatching The DetectivesGreen Shirt(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?

-
<< >>

Ball State Daily News, March 16, 1979


Bob Scally reviews Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Sunday, March 11, 1979, Indiana University Auditorium, Bloomington, Indiana.

Images

1979-03-16 Ball State Daily News page 05 clipping 01.jpg
Clipping.

Page scan.
1979-03-16 Ball State Daily News page 05.jpg

-



Back to top

External links