Posted by jkm822 at ool-435546b7.dyn.optonline.net on January 16, 2004 at 20:32:01:
In Reply to: Elvis Costello poll posted by shitty speller...DEAL WITH IT! on January 16, 2004 at 20:01:32:
: 1. do you like Elvis Costello? What would you rate him, 1-10, 10 being the best?
Oh, god, yes. 9. The Beatles being 10.
: 2. favorite elvis costello song?
You've got to be kidding; it changes daily. Favorites include:
"Almost Ideal Eyes"
"Bridge I Burned"
"From a Whisper to a Scream"
"45"
"God Only Knows" (I know that's not actually his, but his version is just gorgeous.
"Uncomplicated"
"Riot Act"
"Beyond Belief"
"Human Hands"
"Seconds of Pleasure"
"Couldn't Call It Unexpected No. 4"
"Pills and Soap"
"New Lace Sleeves"
"It's Time"
The list just goes on and on.
: 3. least favorite elvis costello song?
"Hand In Hand"
"Different Finger"
"Let Me Tell You About Her"
most of Goodbye Cruel World
"5ive Gears in Reverse"
"Poor Fractured Atlas"
: 4. favorite elvis costello album?
Today? Blood and Chocolate. But that's because it's what's in the stereo.
: 5. least favorite elvis costello album?
Goodbye Cruel World
North
: 6. favorite elvis costello line?
At the moment,
"Please don't let me fear anything I cannot explain,
I can't believe I'll never believe in anything again."
: 7. Have you seen him live? Was he good?
Twice, and I'm going again next month. In my opinion, he was best with the impostors; since then, I've seen him with Steve Nieve, and the show next month is with the Brodsky Quartet. While all the shows were good, the show with the Impostors in Central Park was... well, it was fucking fantastic.
: 8. do you wish to see him live?
Constantly. :-)
: 9. What song would you love to see Costello cover?
Uh... uh... I never really thought about it. I'd rather see him do his own stuff.
: 10. What Costello song would you like to see another artist cover? (name band and song)
I'd like to see the Smithereens cover "Town Where Time Stood Still," I think it fits them perfectly.