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He later offered a feeble apology and then made the Motown-influenced ''Get Happy'' album. | He later offered a feeble apology and then made the Motown-influenced ''Get Happy'' album. | ||
Now he has hit the concert trail with his | Now he has hit the concert trail with his most ambitious show ever, one that owes something to Charles, Brown and even the Nat (King) Cole / Frank Sinatra school. | ||
Costello's performance with the Attractions Sunday at Northrop Auditorium was as winning as it was quizzical. The music has matured, the Attractions have grown by leaps and bounds, the light show has become elegant in its starkness and Costello continues to startle us with his presence and programing. | Costello's performance with the Attractions Sunday at Northrop Auditorium was as winning as it was quizzical. The music has matured, the Attractions have grown by leaps and bounds, the light show has become elegant in its starkness and Costello continues to startle us with his presence and programing. | ||
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The new tune received a tremendous ovation even though before it was over one fan yelled out: "Elvis is tame." | The new tune received a tremendous ovation even though before it was over one fan yelled out: "Elvis is tame." | ||
That may be true. Some of his old rockers including "Red Shoes" and "Peace, Love and Understanding" were more controlled than frenzied. The '60s soul-styled horns added nice touches, especially on the exciting."I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down." Yet, more recent, medium-tempo pieces including "Everyday I Write the Book" and "Watch Your Step," with Nieve's cascading piano, ranked as the high points. | That may be true. Some of his old rockers including "Red Shoes" and "Peace, Love and Understanding" were more controlled than frenzied. The '60s soul-styled horns added nice touches, especially on the exciting. "I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down." Yet, more recent, medium-tempo pieces including "Everyday I Write the Book" and "Watch Your Step," with Nieve's cascading piano, ranked as the high points. | ||
Regardless whether Costello met one's expectations or not, there was no question by the end of the concert that he continues to be one of the most fascinating songwriters and figures in rock music in the last half-dozen years. | Regardless whether Costello met one's expectations or not, there was no question by the end of the concert that he continues to be one of the most fascinating songwriters and figures in rock music in the last half-dozen years. | ||
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{{tags}}[[Northrop Auditorium]] {{-}} [[University Of Minnesota]] {{-}} [[Minneapolis]] {{-}} [[The Attractions]] {{-}} [[Steve Nieve]] {{-}} [[Pete Thomas]] {{-}} [[Bruce Thomas]] {{-}} [[The TKO Horns]] {{-}} [[Ray Charles]] {{-}} [[James Brown]] {{-}} [[Motown]] {{-}} [[Get Happy!!]] {{-}} [[Nat King Cole]] {{-}} [[Frank Sinatra]] {{-}} [[Shipbuilding]] {{-}} [[(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes]] {{-}} [[(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?]] {{-}} [[I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down]] {{-}} [[Everyday I Write The Book]] {{-}} [[Watch Your Step]] | |||
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<small>Photo by [[Rob Levine]].</small><br> | <small>Photo by [[Rob Levine]].</small><br> | ||
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