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Elvis Costello has mellowed considerably in recent years, but he was up to some of his old tricks during his recent five-night tour de force at the Beverly Theatre. And we couldn't help but notice that most of Elvis' barbs were directed at ''The Times'', which first ran a [[Los Angeles Times, October 3, 1986|review]] by critic Robert Hilburn chiding Costello for a predictable opening night "greatest hits" set, and followed that with a [[Los Angeles Times, October 4, 1986|piece]] critical of Costello's photographers ban during his concerts. | Elvis Costello has mellowed considerably in recent years, but he was up to some of his old tricks during his recent five-night ''tour de force'' at the Beverly Theatre. And we couldn't help but notice that most of Elvis' barbs were directed at ''The Times'', which first ran a [[Los Angeles Times, October 3, 1986|review]] by critic Robert Hilburn chiding Costello for a predictable opening night "greatest hits" set, and followed that with a [[Los Angeles Times, October 4, 1986|piece]] critical of Costello's photographers ban during his concerts. | ||
During Friday's show, Costello playfully flashed a "request" sign at the front of the stage, then quickly turned it off, saying "I know what happens when I do that. I get a bad review from Robert Hilburn." | During Friday's show, Costello playfully flashed a "request" sign at the front of the stage, then quickly turned it off, saying "I know what happens when I do that. I get a bad review from Robert Hilburn." | ||
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Saturday's show offered more surprises. Instead of making his entrance from the stage, Costello strode up the aisle, armed with a copy of that day's Calendar section, which featured a drawing of Elvis in performance. After making a few disparaging remarks about the likeness ("obviously this was drawn from memory"), Elvis asked several fans in the front-row how much their tickets cost. Told they paid $22.50, he said "If you came here and there were 15 ''Times'' photographers in front of you, wouldn't you think I'd have to give you about $10 back?" And with that, Costello produced a $10 bill, handing it to the nearest concertgoer. The crowd cheered again. | Saturday's show offered more surprises. Instead of making his entrance from the stage, Costello strode up the aisle, armed with a copy of that day's Calendar section, which featured a drawing of Elvis in performance. After making a few disparaging remarks about the likeness ("obviously this was drawn from memory"), Elvis asked several fans in the front-row how much their tickets cost. Told they paid $22.50, he said "If you came here and there were 15 ''Times'' photographers in front of you, wouldn't you think I'd have to give you about $10 back?" And with that, Costello produced a $10 bill, handing it to the nearest concertgoer. The crowd cheered again. | ||
But let's go back to Friday night for perhaps Costello's best wisecrack. Alluding to Hilburn's fondness for a certain working-class rock hero, Costello complained: "I have friends who can't get a gig in town because they don't sound like Bruce Springsteen," quickly adding: "Now, I have nothing against Springsteen. I don't want to see a headline saying, 'Elvis Blasts Bruce!' " | But let's go back to Friday night for perhaps Costello's best wisecrack. Alluding to Hilburn's fondness for a certain working-class rock hero, Costello complained: "I have friends who can't get a gig in town because they don't sound like Bruce Springsteen," quickly adding: "Now, I have nothing against Springsteen. I don't want to see a headline saying, 'Elvis Blasts Bruce!'{{nb}}" | ||
Don't worry, Elvis. We'd never stoop ''that'' low. | Don't worry, Elvis. We'd never stoop ''that'' low. | ||
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[[Patrick Goldstein]] reports on EC's sparring with the ''LA Times'', Friday, [[Concert 1986-10-03 Los Angeles|October 3]], and Saturday, [[Concert 1986-10-04 Los Angeles|October 4]], Beverly Theatre, Los Angeles. | [[Patrick Goldstein]] reports on EC's sparring with the ''LA Times'', Friday, [[Concert 1986-10-03 Los Angeles|October 3]], and Saturday, [[Concert 1986-10-04 Los Angeles|October 4]], Beverly Theatre, Los Angeles. | ||
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