Yes! Watching the Detectives is one of ECs most ska songs! Listen to ska!!! The Slackers are NYC ska legends…and one of their best songs imo is International War Criminal.
A a couple years later: Matt Johnson's The The, which I was a huge fan of. This Is The Day, Uncertain Smile ... Soul Mining was such a great album. And I was also a big Joe and Elvis fan as well.
Or "Girls Talk" a song written by Elvis Costello & performed by Dave Edmunds (Nick Lowe's partner in Rockpile) *Linda Ronstadt also did a cover of Girls Talk*
Veronica is a wonderful Costello track with Sir McCartney thumping on bass. Elvis's "Angels Wan to Wear My Red Shoes" is just as catchy as "Every Day I Write the Book"...
@@gigi-ij1hk Really???Are you sur???Because 'if' McCartney cowrote this he wrote it with Nick Lowe. This is an old Nick Lowe song. One just might want to check out Nick Lowe, not just a great songwriter, singer but producer, I think it was Nick Lowe who produced this. My suggestion for checking out Nick Lowe is my favourite 'So It Goes' and the entire "Pure 'Pop For Now People" album. And then check out Rockpile with Dave Edmonds, another great British singer songwriter.
This song was written by the great Nick Lowe, producer of many of EC's early albums and a great musician in his own right! You should check out Nick Lowe's song "Cruel to be Kind" and EC's "Radio Radio."
Yes, Elvis Costello with the Attractions was at least 10 years ahead of his time. Lots to check out on him. "Watching The Detectives", "Radio, Radio" and "Accidents Will Happen" to name just a few. 😎
My favorite song of all time!!!! Thank you, thank you thank you!!! Song was actually written by his good friend Nick Lowe who he often toured with. When this song came up he would say "This is a song Nick wrote and I stole."
Yeah! I first heard the Brinsley Schwartz version of this song (written by Nick Lowe as you say) in about 1977 when I bought the Brinsleys' post-break-up compilation "Fifteen Thoughts of Brinsley Schwartz". Amazingly. it wasn't until about 4 minutes ago that I had ever heard this version. I still reckon the Brinsleys' version is the better one ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0fy_bOeJGx8.html 😍
I saw Elvis a few years ago in quite a small theatre. My friends and I were basically front row. He ended up singing "Alison" whilst lying over the three of us. Unique experience...
Elvis Costello was first known as The Godfather of Punk, having that new gritty sound when folk, progressive rock and disco were in their dying days. But every time we thought we had him pegged, he would come up with something completely different, creative and uniquely him. He cannot be pigeonholed.
@@jamesstewart8846 I hear you! But you may recall how tribal everyone was about music in those days. In Britain, I remember we were very fickle. Things were old-fashioned overnight. Thankfully all the good stuff is back and we can enjoy it! Gotta love the reactors!
I got stood up on a date in 1979. I was pissed off. Instead of going home I went to see Elvis Costello instead. Back in civilised times when you could actually go see a major artist & pay on the door. Cheered me up pretty much completely.
He has been married to Canadian jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall since 2003 And this video is shows it with scenes shot around her home region, near Vancouver British Columbia. You should do more of her great jazz on Fridays.
So I was right, this was shot in and around Stanley Park, which is in Vancouver. I spent some time in Vancouver on a job over 20 years ago and have a good memory for places, just a second or two and I can tell where it is.
Elvis is King! One of the greatest songwriters of our time: Watching The Detectives, Lipstick Vogue, Accidents Wilm Happen, Party Girl, Riot Act, Watch Your Step, From a Whisper to a Scream, Beyond Belief, Man Out of Time, Town Cryer, Every Day I Write The Book, Shipbuilding 🤘🤘
This was the closing number when I saw Elvis Costello several years ago. Unbelievable high energy. You might be interested in "Veronica" his collaboration with Paul McCartney.
So glad you reacted to another Elvis Costello song. This was a great one. One of my favorite albums of all time is “This Year’s Model,” which, if you like his rockin’ music, had Pump It Up that you liked so much, as well as This Year’s Girl; Radio, Radio; and Lip Service, among others. The album shows a lot of Elvis’ anger and cynicism, and the Attractions were a first rate, rockin’ band!
So many great songs and such a prolific songwriter - "Watching the Detectives", "Beyond Belief", "Accidents Will Happen" to name a few. You cannot go wrong.
I highly recommend the collab Elvis Costello did with the Roots. They recorded an entire album together. The rendition of 'I Want You' on that album is amazing.
I saw Elvis play in 1978 at a venue that was a gym at a local college. No chairs. We sat on the floor but we really didn't - we were on our feet the whole time. I had every one of his albums back in the day. Simple songs delivered in a catchy way and often with thoughtful messages. Love him. Thanks for the reaction vid!
Another good one of Elvis's you should consider is "Radio, Radio." That song is kind of infamous; the story as I understand it is that he played it on Saturday Night Live against Lorne Michaels's wishes and it got him banned from Saturday Night Live for about a dozen years.
Here's a treat for you. Elvis Costello wrote a song called The Comedians for Roy Orbison! Check it out on Roy's Black and White Night with Elvis playing behind him.
So happy I found you two. As a 69 year old, a lot of what you react to has long been my favorite music. I really appreciate Rob's love of rhythm and his willingness to give anything a shot. Amber is a delight! She often zeros right in on what makes a track cool or important, and I, too, love music that takes me for a ride emotionally and mentally. Great work! Now, a suggestion: I know you've done a lot of The Who, but a would love if you would take a listen to "The Rock" from Quadrophenia. It's an instrumental but I think it's one of the most beautiful rock tracks ever recorded. Sit back and let it take you. Love and appreciate you!
Saw them 10 times in Paris France. The most talented band of the eighties and by far.... EC is so gifted !! Bloody irish singer from eternity !!! Awesome songs !!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 0:03
So many great Elvis Costello songs. Would love for you to check out "New Lace Sleeves" and "Big Sisters Clothes" and ANYTHING from his "Imperial Bedroom" album.
I'm so happy to hear your love for Elvis! You guys are great! Please check out Veronica, which was co-written with Sir Paul McCartney at just the time Paul needed someone on his level as a song-writing partner, the only other to John Lennon.
He’s got so many fabulous songs . Oliver’s army is probably my favorite but it’s hard to pick really . The late 70,s had so many killer albums . Graham Parker and the Rumour come to mind another great band .
I never mistook Graham Parker for Elvis, but agree that Squeezing Out Sparks was a fantastic album (though probably underappreciated now); I used to play it loud from my front porch, to some neighbors' chagrin, but also got kudos from passersby. LOL@@cojaysea
For female Friday, you should check out Elvis Costello’s wife, Diana Krall, a wonderful Canadian jazz singer. In 2009, Billboard magazine named her the second best jazz artist of the decade.
I’d like to suggest Squeeze performing Take Me I’m Yours. As someone who was born in the mid 70’s in Scotland and so a teenager in the late 80’s to mid 90’s, I can confirm that Elvis Costello was an important influence to those who loved, played and made music even then…and I am referring to his entire back catalogue. I can’t remember if you’ve done it already but if not, Elvis Costello and the Attractions performing Oliver’s Army would certainly be worth reacting to.
They were post-punk new wave. Alternative rock back in its days. That's why bands like this sounded ahead of their time. Influenced many future '90s and '00s bands. Alt rock.
Elvis Costello is one of my favorite artists and songwriters, but this song was written by Nick Lowe. Nick was a bandmate with Dave Edmunds in the band Rockpile. Nick wrote and recorded this song when he was a member of Brinsley Schwarz, a band named after their lead guitarist. This is such a great song. Elvis does such a good version that everyone thinks the song is his. You've got some good suggestions below, I would just add a beautiful song from later in his career called ?...And In Every Home".
there's a biography of him here on youtube that's really good … he's had a remarkable career … and his guest role on "30 Rock" as _international jewel thief, Declan MacManus_ was precious.
A truly great rock song. Written by Nick Lowe by the way, one of the few masterpieces that is not a Costello original, even though this is the definitive version of the song. 'Acccidents Will Happen ' next would be great.
I was lucky to see Nick Lowe and Elvis perform this song together live at three different shows over the last 40 years, most recently this past July. Fantastic song and two great artists.
Great reaction to a Nick Lowe Written song made famous by Elvis Costello. Highly recommend the Nick Lowe version too. Watching The Detectives by Elvis Costello and The Attractions should definitely be your next Elvis Costello song. For even more wild Bass action try Oingo Boingo No One Lives Forever Live from the Universal Amphitheater. You’ll see some things you’ve never seen before.
Being a nerd myself, what's great about Elvis Costello and the 80's sound is that it showed the world that nerds have talent too. We might making music, doing math, engineering (me), or pretty much anything else, but don't underestimate us. I have a lot of Elvis records. He spoke to me and still does. I'm so glad you found him and get him. There's hope for me yet.
i know this is more work for you guys, but every time you do a new video and you mention which songs (if any) you've reacted to from the artist before, i always want to go check out the ones i've missed. Adding in links to the previous reactions by the same artist would be really cool and helpful, because RU-vid's search features are sometimes wonky. (or maybe my ability to search is, haha)
I had the pleasure of sharing the bill with Elvis a couple of times and the Attractions i London back in 1978. We even shared the same record label for a short time. This song was not only written by Nick Lowe, but the record was produced by Nick Lowe too. The Attractions were such a talented band and nice chaps with it.
The writer of this song, Nick Lowe, is also well worth checking out. Good tunes include: "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass", "Little Hitler", "Cruel to Be Kind", "Somebody Cares for Me", "House for Sale" and Nick's first Band (named after Guitarist Brinsley Schwarz) playing "Surrender to the Rhythm".
Not only a great song but also filmed in a beautiful spot. Stanley Park in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. My home town that I miss very much. Thanks for the memories.
My all time favorite song by Elvis Costello is “She” from the movie Notting Hill. A very surprising Elvis C. song that shows he really has a good voice. Amber you would love the movie,
"Radio, Radio" was an attack on that medium that he was told not to sing during his first appearance on Saturday Night Live. He started off singing another sung before abruptly switching to that song. That resulted in him getting banned from the show.
I’m amazed how young he looks in this video. He played my home town in England in 1977! Now I feel really old. Knowing Amber enjoys country music, Elvis Costello released a country album in 1981 called “Almost Blue” featuring covers of hits by Hank Williams and George Jones and others. He recorded the album in Nashville, and it had very positive reviews. The George Jones song “A Good Year for the Roses” taken from the album was a big hit here in the UK.
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?' is an anthem for today. In 1974, British singer-songwriter Nick Lowe released a song that eventually became an anthem of perseverance in troubled times. Nick Lowe was married to Carlene Carter and she was the Daughter of June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash. Can you imagine being an artist and songwriter and bringing a song to Johnny Cash for his approval? Nutty. Later, Johnny recorded one or more of Nick Lowe’s songs. Nick Lowe was friends with Elvis, hence that is how Elvis came to record it. Nick Lowe came from a band called Rockpile. Now this is a band you should profile. The whole album, Seconds of Pleasure is amazing.
Elvis Costello is an awesome songwriter and singer. He usually sings his own songs... but this is a cover of a Nick Lowe song originally recorded by Nick's former band Brinsley Schwartz. Elvis knocks it out of the park, though. This version actually appeared as a B side to a Nick Lowe single, credited to "Nick Lowe and His Sound" but was later added to Elvis's US verion of Armed Forces. And yeah... a bunch of friends who hang out... Nick produced Armed Forces (and the prior two as well). Nick's Rockpile compadre Dave Edmonds had a huge hit covering Elvis' Girls Talk. They and ther band members all knew each other and worked together. And shared songs with one another.
You guys really have to do a reaction video to Buddy Holly's song Lonesome Tears( from his solo career). He also does a phenomenal cover of the song Ting-A-Ling (The Clovers) and the song Brown-eyed Handsome Man ( the legendary Chuck Berry). All 3 songs are truly Music Gold and are flawlessly executed by one of Rock and Roll's kings/pioneers. They will knock your socks off. #AllHailTheKing🎸🎶💽
A fabulous statement song (well, just a fabulous song in general) is Respect Yourself by The Staple Singers. I think you’ll really love it - Mavis Staples has ones of the BEST voices in music history!
