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<center><h3> Elvis Costello Is Not Your Regular Renaissance Man </h3></center>
<center><h3> Elvis Costello is not your regular renaissance man </h3></center>
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<center> David Rolland</center>
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Ever since Elvis Costello burst on to the scene with his 1977 album ''[[My Aim Is True]]'', the British new-waver has dabbled in a wide range of activities that have nothing to do with strumming a guitar or shouting "[[Pump It Up|Pump it Up]]" into a microphone.
Ever since Elvis Costello burst on to the scene with his 1977 album ''My Aim Is True'', the British new-waver has dabbled in a wide range of activities that have nothing to do with strumming a guitar or shouting "Pump it Up" into a microphone.


There's something about this man, born Declan MacManus, that has allowed him to both excel for forty years at his not-so-easy day job as a rock star and also explore some pretty impressive side perks denied his peers. Would David Byrne get his own cable television talk show? Would [[Paul Weller]] be invited on to [[Sesame Street]] and Treme? Would [[Chrissie Hynde]] be granted a handful of honorary doctorates from respected academic institutions?
There's something about this man, born Declan MacManus, that has allowed him to both excel for forty years at his not-so-easy day job as a rock star and also explore some pretty impressive side perks denied his peers. Would David Byrne get his own cable television talk show? Would Paul Weller be invited on to ''Sesame Street'' and ''Treme''? Would Chrissie Hynde be granted a handful of honorary doctorates from respected academic institutions?


Costello probably received these honors because of his catchy, descriptive lyricism found in songs such as "[[Veronica]]," "[[Alison|Allison]]" and "[[Watching The Detectives|Watching the Detectives]]." But we can't overlook those signature spectacles. Perhaps they are what propelled the man to the forefront of all things cool.
Costello probably received these honors because of his catchy, descriptive lyricism found in songs such as "Veronica," "Allison" and "Watching the Detectives." But we can't overlook those signature spectacles. Perhaps they are what propelled the man to the forefront of all things cool.


Here are some of the opportunities Elvis Costello has taken advantage of while dominating the music world and shunning contact lenses.
Here are some of the opportunities Elvis Costello has taken advantage of while dominating the music world and shunning contact lenses.


'''Talk Show Host'''
The title of the twenty-episode talk show Costello hosted gives the most credence to the fact that it's all about the glasses, but [[Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...]] also had an experimental format unique to Costello's talents. He interviewed musical legends like [[Elton John]], [[Lou Reed]] and [[Bruce Springsteen]], and then interpreted his guest's songs on his own before inviting them to play along with him. Not only was it a musical treat, but many celebrities seemed more willing to open up with a fellow musical legend than a run-of-the-mill interviewer.


'''Actor'''
Talk Show Host
Though many of his roles over the years have consisted of Elvis Costello acting the part he was born to play, himself, such as in Talladega Nights, Austin Powers 2 and 30 Rock, there have been times Costello has been asked to stretch. He played a butler in Alex Cox's weird opus [[Straight To Hell (soundtrack)|Straight to Hell]], he was the barman in the Spice Girls movie Spice World, and had a legitimate supporting role in the BBC TV series [[Scully]].


'''Musical Collaborator to the Stars'''
The title of the twenty-episode talk show Costello hosted gives the most credence to the fact that it's all about the glasses, but ''Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...'' also had an experimental format unique to Costello's talents. He interviewed musical legends like Elton John, Lou Reed and Bruce Springsteen, and then interpreted his guest's songs on his own before inviting them to play along with him. Not only was it a musical treat, but many celebrities seemed more willing to open up with a fellow musical legend than a run-of-the-mill interviewer.
There seems to be no musical genre, nor any artist, that Costello is unwilling to jam along with. He of course has provided instrumentation and vocals for his wife's albums, jazz singer [[Diana Krall]]. He co-wrote a dozen songs with [[Paul McCartney]] including "[[Veronica]]," sang on albums with [[Eurythmics|the Eurythmics]] and Til Tuesday, and recorded entire albums with artists as varied as the legendary pop composer [[Burt Bacharach]] to the embodiment of New Orleans in [[Allen Toussaint]] to, most recently, hip-hop dynamos [[the Roots]].
 
 
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Though many of his roles over the years have consisted of Elvis Costello acting the part he was born to play, himself, such as in ''Talladega Nights'', ''Austin Powers 2'' and ''30 Rock'', there have been times Costello has been asked to stretch. He played a butler in Alex Cox's weird opus ''Straight to Hell'', he was the barman in the Spice Girls movie ''Spice World'', and had a legitimate supporting role in the BBC TV series ''Scully''.
 
 
Musical Collaborator to the Stars
 
There seems to be no musical genre, nor any artist, that Costello is unwilling to jam along with. He of course has provided instrumentation and vocals for his wife's albums, jazz singer Diana Krall. He co-wrote a dozen songs with Paul McCartney including "Veronica," sang on albums with the Eurythmics and Til Tuesday, and recorded entire albums with artists as varied as the legendary pop composer Burt Bacharach to the embodiment of New Orleans in Allen Toussaint to, most recently, hip-hop dynamos the Roots.
 
 
Philanthropist


'''Philanthropist'''
Costello has served on the board of directors for the Jazz Foundation of America. After Hurricane Katrina he worked hard to raise money to save the homes of the musicians whose lives were ravaged by the calamity.
Costello has served on the board of directors for the Jazz Foundation of America. After Hurricane Katrina he worked hard to raise money to save the homes of the musicians whose lives were ravaged by the calamity.


'''Academia'''
Though universities bestow honorary degrees to celebrities as if they grew on trees, Costello has been enough of a student of music -- contributing liner notes to albums, writing pieces for magazines and giving insight in documentaries -- that the doctorates handed to him from New England Conservatory and the University of Liverpool won't look entirely ridiculous when framed on the wall of his study.


'''Marathon Man'''
Academia
Through nearly four decades, Costello has recorded close to 700 songs and over 30 albums. Despite turning 60 this past year, he shows no signs of slowing down. At the opening night of this current [[Detour|Detour Tour]], he performed a 25-song retrospective of his musical career, proving -- corrective lenses or not -- he's always had vision.
 
Though universities bestow honorary degrees to celebrities as if they grew on trees, Costello has been enough of a student of music — contributing liner notes to albums, writing pieces for magazines and giving insight in documentaries — that the doctorates handed to him from New England Conservatory and the University of Liverpool won't look entirely ridiculous when framed on the wall of his study.
 
 
Marathon Man
 
Through nearly four decades, Costello has recorded close to 700 songs and over 30 albums. Despite turning 60 this past year, he shows no signs of slowing down. At the opening night of this current [[Detour|Detour Tour]], he performed a 25-song retrospective of his musical career, proving — corrective lenses or not — he's always had vision.
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'''Riverfront Times, March 9, 2015'''
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[[ David Rolland]] previews Elvis Costello solo, on Monday [[Concert 2015-03-09 St. Louis|March 9, 2015]], at The Pageant, St. Louis, MO.
[[David Rolland]] profiles Elvis Costello ahead of his solo concert, Monday, [[Concert 2015-03-09 St. Louis|March 9, 2015]], The Pageant, St. Louis, MO.


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<br><small>Photo credit:Andy Gotts / LA Weekly</small>
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Elvis Costello is not your regular renaissance man

David Rolland

Ever since Elvis Costello burst on to the scene with his 1977 album My Aim Is True, the British new-waver has dabbled in a wide range of activities that have nothing to do with strumming a guitar or shouting "Pump it Up" into a microphone.

There's something about this man, born Declan MacManus, that has allowed him to both excel for forty years at his not-so-easy day job as a rock star and also explore some pretty impressive side perks denied his peers. Would David Byrne get his own cable television talk show? Would Paul Weller be invited on to Sesame Street and Treme? Would Chrissie Hynde be granted a handful of honorary doctorates from respected academic institutions?

Costello probably received these honors because of his catchy, descriptive lyricism found in songs such as "Veronica," "Allison" and "Watching the Detectives." But we can't overlook those signature spectacles. Perhaps they are what propelled the man to the forefront of all things cool.

Here are some of the opportunities Elvis Costello has taken advantage of while dominating the music world and shunning contact lenses.


Talk Show Host

The title of the twenty-episode talk show Costello hosted gives the most credence to the fact that it's all about the glasses, but Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... also had an experimental format unique to Costello's talents. He interviewed musical legends like Elton John, Lou Reed and Bruce Springsteen, and then interpreted his guest's songs on his own before inviting them to play along with him. Not only was it a musical treat, but many celebrities seemed more willing to open up with a fellow musical legend than a run-of-the-mill interviewer.


Actor

Though many of his roles over the years have consisted of Elvis Costello acting the part he was born to play, himself, such as in Talladega Nights, Austin Powers 2 and 30 Rock, there have been times Costello has been asked to stretch. He played a butler in Alex Cox's weird opus Straight to Hell, he was the barman in the Spice Girls movie Spice World, and had a legitimate supporting role in the BBC TV series Scully.


Musical Collaborator to the Stars

There seems to be no musical genre, nor any artist, that Costello is unwilling to jam along with. He of course has provided instrumentation and vocals for his wife's albums, jazz singer Diana Krall. He co-wrote a dozen songs with Paul McCartney including "Veronica," sang on albums with the Eurythmics and Til Tuesday, and recorded entire albums with artists as varied as the legendary pop composer Burt Bacharach to the embodiment of New Orleans in Allen Toussaint to, most recently, hip-hop dynamos the Roots.


Philanthropist

Costello has served on the board of directors for the Jazz Foundation of America. After Hurricane Katrina he worked hard to raise money to save the homes of the musicians whose lives were ravaged by the calamity.


Academia

Though universities bestow honorary degrees to celebrities as if they grew on trees, Costello has been enough of a student of music — contributing liner notes to albums, writing pieces for magazines and giving insight in documentaries — that the doctorates handed to him from New England Conservatory and the University of Liverpool won't look entirely ridiculous when framed on the wall of his study.


Marathon Man

Through nearly four decades, Costello has recorded close to 700 songs and over 30 albums. Despite turning 60 this past year, he shows no signs of slowing down. At the opening night of this current Detour Tour, he performed a 25-song retrospective of his musical career, proving — corrective lenses or not — he's always had vision.

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Riverfront Times, March 9, 2015

David Rolland profiles Elvis Costello ahead of his solo concert, Monday, March 9, 2015, The Pageant, St. Louis, MO.

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