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Second, as expected, "Oliver's Army," with Elvis back in his shell, clipping the song down before it ever takes off. And third, good enough for most, is the very old and the very lovely "Pump It Up." Here Elvis faces the sea of dancers head on, his own arm gawkishly raised and pointing, his own expression slightly quizzical. | Second, as expected, "Oliver's Army," with Elvis back in his shell, clipping the song down before it ever takes off. And third, good enough for most, is the very old and the very lovely "Pump It Up." Here Elvis faces the sea of dancers head on, his own arm gawkishly raised and pointing, his own expression slightly quizzical. | ||
It's well known, it's easy and a fair enough | It's well known, it's easy and a fair enough end to the evening, but perhaps he wishes that reaction had happened earlier on? | ||
Even Elvis Costello, up on stage, finds it difficult to get happy just by thinking about it. Down in the audience, and really trying, it's more than twice that hard. | Even Elvis Costello, up on stage, finds it difficult to get happy just by thinking about it. Down in the audience, and really trying, it's more than twice that hard. | ||
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[[John Shearlaw]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]], Sunday, [[Concert 1980-03-02 Margate|March{{nb}}2, 1980]], Winter Gardens, Margate, England. | [[John Shearlaw]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]], Sunday, [[Concert 1980-03-02 Margate|March{{nb}}2, 1980]], Winter Gardens, Margate, England. | ||
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''[[Get Happy!!]]'' is No. 2 on the album chart | ''[[Get Happy!!]]'' is No. 2 on the album chart and "[[I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down]]" is No. 4 on the singles chart (page [[:image:1980-03-08 Record Mirror page 38.jpg|38]]). | ||
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<br><small>Cover.</small> | <br><small>Cover.</small> | ||
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<small>Photo by [[Gus Stewart]].</small><br> | <small>Photo by [[Gus Stewart]].</small><br> | ||
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[[image:1980-03-08 Record Mirror page 38.jpg| | <small>Chart page and cover illustration by [[Stuart Briers]].</small><br> | ||
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