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If the Grammy selections were at least in keeping with the conservative tradition of that awards competition, the failure of AM radio to acknowledge rock's most important new figures is a discouraging break from the past. | If the Grammy selections were at least in keeping with the conservative tradition of that awards competition, the failure of AM radio to acknowledge rock's most important new figures is a discouraging break from the past. | ||
Even if Grammy judges overlooked them, Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones and even, occasionally, Bob Dylan were once championed by AM stations. But Costello and Springsteen — the only two late-'70s rockers judged worthy for spots in the | Even if Grammy judges overlooked them, Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones and even, occasionally, Bob Dylan were once championed by AM stations. But Costello and Springsteen — the only two late-'70s rockers judged worthy for spots in the ''Heroes of Rock 'n' Roll'' special — continue to be sidestepped by AM program directors. | ||
The irony is that Springsteen and Costello have built enough of a following through FM radio, touring and critical support for their albums to do well on the sales charts. Springsteen's ''Darkness on the Edge of Town'' made the national Top 5; Costello's new ''Armed Forces'' already is in the Top 15. | The irony is that Springsteen and Costello have built enough of a following through FM radio, touring and critical support for their albums to do well on the sales charts. Springsteen's ''Darkness on the Edge of Town'' made the national Top 5; Costello's new ''Armed Forces'' already is in the Top 15. | ||
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Breaking from his regular concert pattern, Costello turned to a few songs from his first two albums ("Mystery Dance," "Alison") and brought up steel guitarist John McFee to join him on a group of country-flavored numbers. They ranged from his own tunes (the old "Stranger in the House" and the new "Motel Matches") to such borrowed items as the late Jim Reeves' "He'll Have to Go" ballad and a macabre '50s tune called "Psycho." | Breaking from his regular concert pattern, Costello turned to a few songs from his first two albums ("Mystery Dance," "Alison") and brought up steel guitarist John McFee to join him on a group of country-flavored numbers. They ranged from his own tunes (the old "Stranger in the House" and the new "Motel Matches") to such borrowed items as the late Jim Reeves' "He'll Have to Go" ballad and a macabre '50s tune called "Psycho." | ||
Costello's dip into country was as authoritative as his regular rock fare. The Palomino date — the hottest club ticket in town since Springsteen's Roxy show last summer — was a refreshing glimpse of the versatility of an artist who, one senses, is going to be an important part of the rock scene in the 1980s. Who ever thought we'd have another great rocker named Elvis? | Costello's dip into country was as authoritative as his regular rock fare. The Palomino date — the hottest club ticket in town since Springsteen's Roxy show last summer — was a refreshing glimpse of the versatility of an artist who, one senses, is going to be an important part of the rock scene in the 1980s. Who ever thought we'd have ''another'' great rocker named Elvis? | ||
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'''Los Angeles Times, February 20, 1979 | '''Los Angeles Times, February 20, 1979 | ||
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[[Robert Hilburn]] profiles EC and reports on recent concerts [[Concert 1979-02-13 Long Beach|Feb. 13]] [[Concert 1979-02-14 Long Beach|and 14]], Long Beach Arena, [[Concert 1979-02-16 Los Angeles (early)|Feb. 16]], | [[Robert Hilburn]] profiles EC and reports on recent concerts [[Concert 1979-02-13 Long Beach|Feb. 13]] [[Concert 1979-02-14 Long Beach|and 14]], Long Beach Arena, [[Concert 1979-02-16 Los Angeles (early)|Feb. 16]], Palomino Club, Los Angeles, and [[Concert 1979-02-17 Santa Barbara|Feb. 17]], Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara. | ||
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