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<center><h3> Sweet soul music </h3></center> | <center><h3> Sweet soul music </h3></center> | ||
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<center> Mike Nicholls </center> | <center> Mike Nicholls </center> | ||
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{{ | '''Elvis Costello And The Attractions <br> | ||
Get Happy!! <br> | |||
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One difference between Elvis Costello and the Dylan of half-a-generation earlier is that whereas Dylan fans were reluctant to accept his inherent changes, Elvis fans see Costello's as self-evident. | One difference between Elvis Costello and the Dylan of half-a-generation earlier is that whereas Dylan fans were reluctant to accept his inherent changes, Elvis fans see Costello's as self-evident. | ||
Another difference is that whereas Dylan charted his own moves | Another difference is that whereas Dylan charted his own moves, not to mention those of countless imitators, Elvis assumes the modern mood that of the rock star as journalist, absorbing what is going on around him and pumping it into his music. | ||
Hence the singer songwriter of '77 becoming the first complete new wave artist, then refining his craft for the world market. | Hence the singer songwriter of '77 becoming the first complete new wave artist, then refining his craft for the world market. | ||
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As a rule, by the second side most of his soul aspirations have worked themselves out and we're left with catchy, unforgettable tunes like "King Horse," complete with mean lyrics and irresistible keyboards, based hooks. | As a rule, by the second side most of his soul aspirations have worked themselves out and we're left with catchy, unforgettable tunes like "King Horse," complete with mean lyrics and irresistible keyboards, based hooks. | ||
" | "Men Called Uncle" is a bitter broadside aimed at a rival, who is older while the delicious "Clowntime Is Over" is built around one of the most marvellously melodic organ tunes you're likely to hear all year. | ||
Yeah, this album offers a lot and like any important work, things keep on emerging even after repeated plays. Undoubtedly it will be his best seller to date and still be regarded as a major milestone long after your ''Regatta De Blancs'' and ''Eat To The Beats'' have been laid to rest. | Yeah, this album offers a lot and like any important work, things keep on emerging even after repeated plays. Undoubtedly it will be his best seller to date and still be regarded as a major milestone long after your ''Regatta De Blancs'' and ''Eat To The Beats'' have been laid to rest. | ||
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{{tags}}[[Get Happy!!]] {{-}} [[The Attractions]] {{-}} [[I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down]] {{-}} [[Bob Dylan]] {{-}} [[The Specials]] {{-}} [[Booker T. & the M.G.'s]] {{-}} [[Temptation]] {{-}} [[Riot Act]] {{-}} [[I Stand Accused]] {{-}} [[Motel Matches]] {{-}} [[Stax]] {{-}} [[B Movie]] {{-}} [[Human Touch]] {{-}} [[High Fidelity]] {{-}} [[Opportunity]] {{-}} [[Secondary Modern]] {{-}} [[Senior Service]] {{-}} [[King Horse]] {{-}} [[Men Called Uncle]] {{-}} [[Clowntime Is Over]] | |||
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|prev = Record Mirror, | |prev = Record Mirror, February 16, 1980 | ||
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Lyrics to "[[I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down]]" are featured on page [[:image:1980-02-23 Record Mirror page 26.jpg|26]]. | Lyrics to "[[I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down]]" are featured on page [[:image:1980-02-23 Record Mirror page 26.jpg|26]]. | ||
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''[[Get Happy!!]]'' is No. 2 on the album chart; "[[I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down|I Can't Stand Up...]]" is No. 9 on the singles chart. | |||
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<br><small>Clippings.</small> | <br><small>Clippings.</small> | ||
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<small>Cover and page scans.</small><br> | |||
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<small>Photo by [[Denis O'Regan]].</small><br> | <small>Photo by [[Denis O'Regan]].</small><br> | ||
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<small>Photographer unknown.</small><br> | <small>Photographer unknown.</small><br> | ||
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<small>Photo by [[Keith Morris]].</small><br> | <small>Photo by [[Keith Morris]].</small><br> | ||
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