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As such, this was not going to be a total return to those days with the Attractions. This was a career spanning gig, with songs from those glory days with the Attractions such as "Mystery Dance" and "Accidents Can Happen," mixed in with other classics like "Shipbuilding" and "Ascension Day." | As such, this was not going to be a total return to those days with the Attractions. This was a career spanning gig, with songs from those glory days with the Attractions such as "Mystery Dance" and "Accidents Can Happen," mixed in with other classics like "Shipbuilding" and "Ascension Day." | ||
I mentioned the fact that this was a return to Warwick University. And Elvis himself was quick to touch on the dates he had played at the campus well over forty years ago with and early band of his, a duo called | I mentioned the fact that this was a return to Warwick University. And Elvis himself was quick to touch on the dates he had played at the campus well over forty years ago with and early band of his, a duo called Rusty. | ||
I did get the sense that, despite his songs still having that cutting edge, Elvis himself had mellowed slightly. There were also several poignant moments throughout the proceedings as if to prove that point. | I did get the sense that, despite his songs still having that cutting edge, Elvis himself had mellowed slightly. There were also several poignant moments throughout the proceedings as if to prove that point. | ||
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Elvis also reminded us that the 1963 Royal Variety Performance had been the same show where John Lennon, toward the end of The Beatles set, famously delivered the following request to the audience to end their set "For our last number, I'd like to ask for your help. Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands, and for the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewellery." | Elvis also reminded us that the 1963 Royal Variety Performance had been the same show where John Lennon, toward the end of The Beatles set, famously delivered the following request to the audience to end their set "For our last number, I'd like to ask for your help. Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands, and for the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewellery." | ||
A final touching moment was at the end of the main set. Elvis segued a rendition of " | A final touching moment was at the end of the main set. Elvis segued a rendition of "You're Wondering Now" into his final song as a tribute to The Specials drummer John Bradbury. Photos of John were also portrayed on the TV screen. | ||
Coventry two tone fans will not need to be reminded that Costello co-produced an album by The Specials and, in the song "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down," has an ultra-rare release on the two tone label. A copy of this single can be viewed in the Coventry Music Museum. | Coventry two tone fans will not need to be reminded that Costello co-produced an album by The Specials and, in the song "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down," has an ultra-rare release on the two tone label. A copy of this single can be viewed in the Coventry Music Museum. | ||
Elvis Costello is now seen as one of the finest songwriters to have ever graced this country. And on this evidence it is easy to see why. | Elvis Costello is now seen as one of the finest songwriters to have ever graced this country. And on this evidence it is easy to see why. | ||
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