When fellow Townsman mickavory and myself ran into E.C. in New Orleans (pre-Katrina) we were behind him as he made his way back up Canal Street on foot. We were amused when he passed by a (we assume) mother and daughter. The daughter said, “That’s Elvis Costello.” The mother said, “Who’s that?”
Best rock analysis I heard tonight, from my 13-year-old son, while “Baba O’Riley” played in the car:
“This is what bands like Journey wish they could sound like but never can.”
Hey, what’s Jerry Rivers doing in the grocery store?
Is Andy an idiot? Is he kidding? Or does he think his fans are idiots?
http://ape.uk.net/news/news_stories.php?newsid=345
While not much of an Elvis Costello fan, I admit I never would’ve guessed he’d assume that that woman knew who he was.
By the way, do they not have shopping carts?
And if you don’t have a shopping cart and are limited to what you can fit in your hands, are you really gonna go for capers and milk?
Excellent analysis, Rick!
When fellow Townsman mickavory and myself ran into E.C. in New Orleans (pre-Katrina) we were behind him as he made his way back up Canal Street on foot. We were amused when he passed by a (we assume) mother and daughter. The daughter said, “That’s Elvis Costello.” The mother said, “Who’s that?”
TB
Apple Records re-issues!
http://www.applerecords.com/