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The show began with a slice of Costello's typically British tongue-in-cheek humor — the sounds of Dr. Hook's "Cover of the Rolling Stone" (on which he appeared only three weeks ago) blaring on the sound system. This was followed by the terrifying theme from Alfred Hitchcock's ''Psycho''. Only then did he and his band. the Attractions, bound on stage to begin a solid 3-encore non-stop show. The world's most prolific songwriter (8 albums in 5 years — including two LP's of 20 songs each) ran the gamut of his impressive repertoire, playing songs from his first album, 1977's ''My Aim Is True'', through his most recent effort, ''Imperial Bedroom''. | The show began with a slice of Costello's typically British tongue-in-cheek humor — the sounds of Dr. Hook's "Cover of the Rolling Stone" (on which he appeared only three weeks ago) blaring on the sound system. This was followed by the terrifying theme from Alfred Hitchcock's ''Psycho''. Only then did he and his band. the Attractions, bound on stage to begin a solid 3-encore non-stop show. The world's most prolific songwriter (8 albums in 5 years — including two LP's of 20 songs each) ran the gamut of his impressive repertoire, playing songs from his first album, 1977's ''My Aim Is True'', through his most recent effort, ''Imperial Bedroom''. | ||
When he sang, "I know this world is killing you | When he sang, ''"I know this world is killing you,"'' from "Alison" not only was the despair in his voice, it was on his face. From the hauntingly beautiful "Clowntime is Over" to the foot-stomping "I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down" to the hard-driving "Oliver's Army," Costello performed with the passion of a man who really cared about what be was doing. | ||
His occasional stateside pseudo-hits (though he is constantly number 1 on the British charts — which says something about American radio programmers) "Watching the Detectives," "(What's so Funny 'bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding," "Accidents Will Happen" and "Watch Your Step" sounded even stronger than their vinyl counterparts. | His occasional stateside pseudo-hits (though he is constantly number 1 on the British charts — which says something about American radio programmers) "Watching the Detectives," "(What's so Funny 'bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding," "Accidents Will Happen" and "Watch Your Step" sounded even stronger than their vinyl counterparts. |
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