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<center><h3> At last a hero for all you weeds with glasses </h3></center> | <center><h3> At last a hero for all you weeds with glasses </h3></center> | ||
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<center> Tim Lott </center> | <center> Tim Lott </center> | ||
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'''A far from short-sighted Elvis Costello talks to definitely weedy Tim Lott. | |||
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He gets that status because of his gall, and because of his sass, and because of the gig he played at [[Concert 1977-07-26 London|Dingwalls]], the first London date with his new band, was the most incredible, inspired flash of genius of 1977. A ''now'' person for ''now'' people. | He gets that status because of his gall, and because of his sass, and because of the gig he played at [[Concert 1977-07-26 London|Dingwalls]], the first London date with his new band, was the most incredible, inspired flash of genius of 1977. A ''now'' person for ''now'' people. | ||
And although his first single disappeared without a trace, and despite the fact that his '' | And although his first single disappeared without a trace, and despite the fact that his ''My Aim Is True'' album is not moving commercial mountains, he takes that status for granted. | ||
What other new, obscure artist could afford to spurn three-quarters of the music press for what some might call footling reasons? And I only got to talk to him at a fourth attempt. The temptation was to tell the man to ram it up his arse, but ''he knew'' that however insignificant he was, however few records he sold, he was simply too good to be ignored and could act any way he pleased. | What other new, obscure artist could afford to spurn three-quarters of the music press for what some might call footling reasons? And I only got to talk to him at a fourth attempt. The temptation was to tell the man to ram it up his arse, but ''he knew'' that however insignificant he was, however few records he sold, he was simply too good to be ignored and could act any way he pleased. | ||
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Why go to the trouble? Listen, at Dingwalls... | Why go to the trouble? Listen, at Dingwalls... | ||
That gig, says Elvis, is the worst he's played on the tour, and he seemed to believe it. Whatever, the audience were stunned, ecstatic, and after they mumbled words like "phenomenal" and "brilliant" | That gig, says Elvis, is the worst he's played on the tour, and he seemed to believe it. Whatever, the audience were stunned, ecstatic, and after they mumbled words like "phenomenal" and "brilliant." These are maybe understatements. | ||
Elvis played for more than an hour. The place was packed. Hundreds were turned away at the door. He did twenty-one songs and they were ''all'' every single one, quite different and perfectly unique and massively instant and laughably enjoyable and obviously inspired. | Elvis played for more than an hour. The place was packed. Hundreds were turned away at the door. He did twenty-one songs and they were ''all'' every single one, quite different and perfectly unique and massively instant and laughably enjoyable and obviously inspired. | ||
Reggae was there, and rock 'n' roll, and pop music all struck through with the peculiar Costello genius. The Elvis vocals twisted through rough wire to romance and back again. He sounded like everyone who ever made a pop record only twice as good. | Reggae was there, and rock 'n' roll, and ''pop'' music all struck through with the peculiar Costello genius. The Elvis vocals twisted through rough wire to romance and back again. He sounded like everyone who ever made a pop record only twice as good. | ||
Lyric lines, simple and bizarre, drift through the force of the back up band — this man is not a singer/songwriter in the classic soporific sense — ''"...but I heard you let that little friend of mine / take off your party dress"... "Everything means less than zero"... "I got this camera click-click-clicking in my head"... "There's no such thing as original sin"... "Everyone loves you so much I don't know how you stand the strain" | Lyric lines, simple and bizarre, drift through the force of the back up band — this man is not a singer/songwriter in the classic soporific sense — ''"...but I heard you let that little friend of mine / take off your party dress"... "Everything means less than zero"... "I got this camera click-click-clicking in my head"... "There's no such thing as original sin"... "Everyone loves you so much I don't know how you stand the strain." | ||
It was a revelation. Elvis didn't enjoy it. He said he was never going to play Dingwalls again because people were eating while he was performing. He was in a bad mood. | It was a revelation. Elvis didn't enjoy it. He said he was never going to play Dingwalls again because people were eating while he was performing. He was in a bad mood. | ||
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The interview was set for the next morning at Stiff Records after the court case. Fourth time lucky, maybe. Heroes, we all know, are hard to find. | The interview was set for the next morning at Stiff Records after the court case. Fourth time lucky, maybe. Heroes, we all know, are hard to find. This one looked like he wanted to hide in a closet. | ||
"I suppose I ought to apologise to you," says Elvis, looking accusing rather than sorry. | |||
Dressed in the suit he got married in, this... singing computer operator, as he's bound to get labelled sooner or later... looks sullen. He doesn't like doing interviews. He'd get on with Steve Harley like a house on fire, so jaded is his view of the music press. | |||
Dressed in the suit he got married in, this... singing computer operator, as he's bound to get labelled sooner or later... | |||
He didn't particularly, enjoy his court appearance. The fine was £5 and the charge, apparently, was something ridiculous about unauthorised record selling. It seemed wise not to press for details. | He didn't particularly, enjoy his court appearance. The fine was £5 and the charge, apparently, was something ridiculous about unauthorised record selling. It seemed wise not to press for details. | ||
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He's not telling. | He's not telling. | ||
"I haven't got anything to hide. I'm not going to bore people with things that I don't consider significant. As far as the public are concerned, the first thing I ''ever'' did was " | "I haven't got anything to hide. I'm not going to bore people with things that I don't consider significant. As far as the public are concerned, the first thing I ''ever'' did was "Less Than Zero." | ||
"I'm not particularly proud of what happened before, it's not worth the trouble of going back to look at it. People who want to know that should be doing something more interesting. I couldn't care less. | "I'm not particularly proud of what happened before, it's not worth the trouble of going back to look at it. People who want to know that should be doing something more interesting. I couldn't care less. | ||
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His aim, it's said, is true. Believe it. | His aim, it's said, is true. Believe it. | ||
"People don't take Stiff Records seriously. If it's CBS or some big company, it's a great sales campaign, with Stiff they call it gimmicks. People just treat you like a joke. People don't think I exist, they think I'm | "People don't take Stiff Records seriously. If it's CBS or some big company, it's a great sales campaign, with Stiff they call it gimmicks. People just treat you like a joke. People don't think I exist, they think I'm Nick Lowe." | ||
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{{tags}}[[My Aim Is True]] {{-}} [[(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes]] {{-}} [[(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (single)]] {{-}} [[Concert 1977-07-26 London|Dingwalls]] {{-}} [[Stiff Records]] {{-}} [[Top Of The Pops]] {{-}} [[Keepitasahobby]] {{-}} [[Jake Riviera]] {{-}} [[Nick Lowe]] {{-}} [[Less Than Zero]] {{-}} [[Mystery Dance]] {{-}} [[Alison]] {{-}} [[Graham Parker]] {{-}} [[Bruce Springsteen]] {{-}} [[Concert 1977-08-15 Swindon|Swindon Affair]] {{-}} [[Concert 1977-08-22 Plymouth|Plymouth Castaways]] {{-}} [[Concert 1977-08-30 Paisley|Glasgow Silverhead Hotel]] {{-}} [[Concert 1977-08-31 Edinburgh|Edinburgh Tiffanys]] | |||
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{{Bibliography next | {{Bibliography next | ||
|prev = Sounds, July | |prev = Sounds, July 30, 1977 | ||
|next = Sounds, August 13, 1977 | |next = Sounds, August 13, 1977 | ||
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[[Tim Lott]] interviews Elvis Costello. | [[Tim Lott]] interviews Elvis Costello. | ||
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[[Jon Savage]] reviews the [[(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (single)|single]] for "[[(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes|Red Shoes]]." | |||
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''Sounds'' notes changes to EC's tour schedule, and the gig guide ([[:image:1977-08-06 Sounds page 32.jpg|page 32]]) notes concerts scheduled (now [[Canceled appearances|canceled]]) for Aug. 4, Coventry, Aug. 5, Middlesbrough, and Aug. 6, Redditch. | |||
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A full page ad for ''[[My Aim Is True]]'' runs on [[:image:1977-08-06 Sounds page 03 advertisement.jpg|page 3]]. | |||
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<br><small> | <br><small>Cover photo by [[Chris Gabrin]].</small> | ||
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<center><h3> Red Shoes / Mystery Dance </h3></center> | |||
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Three singles off one album, eh? Well it's praise enough that all three have been excellent and they could pull another couple off without it hurting. This is speedier than "Alison" although maybe not quite as haunting: the difference will be publicity — of which there's been lashings. He STILL reminds me of Parker and Springsteen — so much so that it's worth mentioning — but that's a good vein to tap. He's an original — yeah, with his quirky tales of revenge and rejection. Chart cert, for this blues-chasing beaty opus. | |||
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<center><h3> Elvis on tour </h3></center> | |||
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Elvis Costello has made several changes to his current tour. The gigs at Coventry Mr Georges on August 4 and Redditch Traceys 6 have been cancelled, and he now plays Swindon Affair on [[Concert 1977-08-15 Swindon|August 15]], Plymouth Castaways [[Concert 1977-08-22 Plymouth|22]] instead of 23, and Glasgow Silverhead Hotel [[Concert 1977-08-30 Paisley|30]]. | |||
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<center><h3> Edinburgh rock </h3></center> | |||
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The Edinburgh Festival, running from August 22 to September 10, will feature this year the Cortinas, Chelsea and Jolt on August 22, Rezillos 23, Radio Stars 24, New Celeste, Finn McCuil and the Medium Wave Band 25, Swinging Blue Jeans, 26, Cimarons 29, Cafe Jaques 30, Elvis Costello [[Concert 1977-08-31 Edinburgh|31]], Five Hand Reel and Medium Wave Band September 1, Nashville Teens 2, Rocky Rickettes and the Rockettes, Clayson And The Argonauts 5, Ignatz 6, Boomtown Rats 7, Silly Wizardand Medium Wave Band 8, Jet Harris and the Diamonds 9. | |||
The festival will take place at Edinburgh Tiffanys, and tickets at £1 and £1.50 are available from Edinburgh Festival Fringe box office and major Edinburgh Records Stores. | |||
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<small>Photo by [[Gus Stewart]] (from Hope And Anchor, [[Concert 1977-07-27 London|July 27, 1977]].).</small><br> | |||
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<small>Cover photo by [[Chris Gabrin]].</small><br> | |||
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<br><small>Advertisement.</small> | <br><small>Advertisement.</small> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sounds_(magazine) Wikipedia: Sounds] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sounds_(magazine) Wikipedia: Sounds] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Lott Wikipedia: Tim Lott] | |||
*[http://www.elviscostello.info/articles/s/sounds.770806a.html elviscostello.info] | *[http://www.elviscostello.info/articles/s/sounds.770806a.html elviscostello.info] | ||
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