Mourne Observer, April 15, 1978: Difference between revisions
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Elvis Costello began to gain prominence in the music world in 1977, at around the same time as his namesake left it. | Elvis Costello began to gain prominence in the music world in 1977, at around the same time as his namesake left it. | ||
He has now had two hit singles — "Watching the Detectives" and "I | He has now had two hit singles — "Watching the Detectives" and "I Don't Want to Go to Chelsea" — and two successful albums — ''My Aim Is True'' and ''This Year's Model''. | ||
Belfast, so often a leper to the "big names," played host to him for a grand St. Patrick's Night Special, and what a night it was! | Belfast, so often a leper to the "big names," played host to him for a grand St. Patrick's Night Special, and what a night it was! | ||
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Elvis' voice was the magic wand which transformed the show from something more than just pop. Nasal, almost asthmatic, it conveyed a strength that belied the man's superficial weediness. | Elvis' voice was the magic wand which transformed the show from something more than just pop. Nasal, almost asthmatic, it conveyed a strength that belied the man's superficial weediness. | ||
His songs reflected a negative sort of attitude, i.e. the line from "Little Triggers" — ''"I don't wanna be hung up, strung up when you don't call up."'' But combined with the music they are melodic masterpieces. | His songs reflected a negative sort of attitude, i.e. the line from "Little Triggers" — ''"I don't wanna be hung up, strung up, when you don't call up."'' But combined with the music they are melodic masterpieces. | ||
The reception for Elvis Costello was amazing. The crowd made a sound worthy of a cup final. Four encores ended the show — and not even Don Williams or Kenny Rogers could produce that! | The reception for Elvis Costello was amazing. The crowd made a sound worthy of a cup final. Four encores ended the show — and not even Don Williams or Kenny Rogers could produce that! | ||
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The "Punk Rock" scene of 1977 produced a number of tedious, mediocre or just plain boring groups. It also produced a number of talented artistes not remotely connected with the movement. Elvis Costello is one, and he should go far. | The "Punk Rock" scene of 1977 produced a number of tedious, mediocre or just plain boring groups. It also produced a number of talented artistes not remotely connected with the movement. Elvis Costello is one, and he should go far. | ||
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{{tags}}[[Concert 1978-03-17 Belfast|Ulster Hall]] {{-}} [[Belfast]] {{-}} [[Northern Ireland]] {{-}} [[The Attractions]] {{-}} [[Watching The Detectives]] {{-}} [[(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea]] {{-}} [[My Aim Is True]] {{-}} [[This Year's Model]] {{-}} [[Buddy Holly]] {{-}} [[Blondie]] {{-}} [[Little Triggers]] | |||
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{{Bibliography images}} | {{Bibliography images}} | ||
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<small>Photo by [[Terence Bowman]].</small><br> | <small>Photo by [[Terence Bowman photos|Terence Bowman]].</small><br> | ||
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