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Declan Patrick MacManus was born 25th August 1954, in St Mary's Hospital, Paddington in London. He is the son of trumpeter, vocalist and bandleader Ronald (“Ross”) MacManus and record store manager Lillian Costello. His family had roots in Merseyside and he moved to Birkenhead at age 16, with his mother, when his parents separated. He is better known by the name Elvis Costello - a stage name suggested by Stiff Records manager Jake Riviera - but has used many other aliases including The Imposter and Napoleon Dynamite*. |
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Latest News in english
about Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello, unscripted Date: 18 Dec 2009
Provo Daily Herald -
Elvis Costello was promoting his 1981 album "Trust" when he appeared on "Tomorrow with Tom Snyder" and surprised the host with his not-so-angry-young-man amiability.
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Everyday brilliance of sporty Cadillac not to be ignored Date: 17 Dec 2009
Detroit Free Press -
Greatness can be devalued when it grows commonplace. Elvis Costello recorded so many breathtaking songs so quickly early in his career that you could take his brilliance for granted. If it wasn't "Alison," it'd be "Oliver's Army" or "The Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes."
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Pearl Jam leads New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup Date: 17 Dec 2009
LiveDaily -
Pearl Jam [ tickets ] , My Morning Jacket [ tickets ] and The Black Crowes [ tickets ] lead a roster of names announced by organizers for next year's 41st edition of the New Orleans Jazz Fest. The event, which will take place April 23-25 and April 29-May 2 at New Orleans' Fair Grounds Race Course, will also feature appearances by Aretha Franklin, Elvis Costello, The Allman Brothers Band, Steve ...
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[VIDEO] Edge and Bono do “Stay (Faraway, So Close) on Elvis Costello’s Spectacle (MOG)
Date: 15 Dec 2009
The other day Edge and Bono stopped by Elvis Costello’s Spectacle and performed a few songs. “Stay (Faraway, So Close)” was one of them. It’s not the best version ever (if people want me to post that sometime I will), but it is the most underrated song in the U2 catalog. Check it out and if you want them, more vids from the show are here .
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Elvis Costello And U2 — "Pump It Up"/"Get On Your Boots" Date: 15 Dec 2009
ChartAttack.com -
The second season of Elvis Costello 's Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... show premiered in Canada on Friday (Dec. 11) and in the U.S. on Monday (Dec. 14) night and featured U2 as the special guests.
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Classic 1978 Elvis Costello show headed to stores Date: 11 Dec 2009
LiveDaily -
Elvis Costello [ tickets ] and The Attractions' legendary 1978 show at Hollywood High will surface on CD next month, marking the first time the performance has been available in its entirety. Titled "Live at Hollywood High," the 20-song set is scheduled for a Jan. 12 release, and will include 11 previously unreleased recordings, according to Universal Music Enterprises. The album features a then ...
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Salem: Elvis Costello and stars who won't talk Date: 11 Dec 2009
Toronto Star -
Elvis Costello's Spectacle is unique among talk shows, in keeping with its uniquely collaborative host.
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Vintage Elvis Costello Show To Be Released Date: 11 Dec 2009
Undercover -
Elvis Costello and the Attractions live from Hollywood High School from 1978 will be given a CD release. Costello was introduced to the USA that year with the show at Hollywood High taking place on June 4, 1978.
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