Simply the best of the best. Beeswing best folk balad ever writen bar non.

Trying times… I don’t envy any of them at this point, but Richard’s guitar always saves the day. Thanks for uploading this!

Some of the most stunning, unrepeatably brilliant playing I've ever seen from Richard. Jaw-dropping on 'Don't Let A Thief'. Linda is a revelation as a live performer. Better versions of 'Pavane' and 'Sunnyvista' than the album tracks. And songs like 'Sisters' and 'Lonely Hearts' that as far as I know aren't on any of the albums..? Twin lead on 'Civilisation'-who'd dare to play along with RT? But Nicol does great! What's the surf-guitar bit, anyone...? My God what a gem. If this is an under-par gig what in God's name would a spot-bollock-on one be? Thanks for posting and preserving. My only whinge would be with the change of chords to 'Night Comes In'...but I'll be rewinding the master's solo for intensive study for years to come. Magnificent bass from Pegg throughout but especially under the solo. And only Linda can do justice to a song by her dear friend Sandy. These aren't just people but gods on earth, they can wear what they like!

3 hrs of being on fire…absolutely wowwwwwww

コステロ歳とったら渋味が出てる、かっこいいー！歌うまいね〜！

Wonderful backstories!

They were breaking up and they were on two Island but still made great music together. I saw them around this time at the Paradise in Boston and when Linda wasn't the lead singer she'd head off state. But it was an amazing show.

If only the sound was in sync :(

One of the best concerts I have listened to. I have attended and listened to a lot of multi genre concerts! I want you was an epic !

One of the best concerts I have ever listened to. I want you was an epic!

Rocks so good! This is an Elvis Costello I didn’t hear when these concerts were not available. Fucking awesome!

Wait. TBone brought his emo eyes!

Elvis fuckin rocks

This guy Aaron Holdsworth is a pretty good guitar player.

If Linda is a bit “shrill’ she’s compensating on top of mix. I’ve seen Richard a dozen times. He’s one of the finest guitarists and songwriters of his generation. But, watching this, it’s hard not to feel sorry for Linda. I don’t think Richard looked at her once except to cue her for Lonely Hearts. The rest of the time, he’s playing to the “boys club” with Nicol and Pegg.

Thank you!

Richard looks like Clapton in that baggy suit

1:00:20 9:12

Had the great pleasure of Riichard Linda and Simon at Manchester Uni Folk Club in 1974. In a smallish room folowing on Bright Light Tonight. First half mostly from LP but second half turned in to a rock and roll session never to be forgotten. Lovely Linda was wonderful.

Those were the days of turtle neck jumpers and over-sized jackets.

This is absolutely wonderful, thank you so much for posting. I saw Richard and Linda in the early/mid 70s, as a Fairport fan I expected it to be more like Fairport, and was quite disappointed. I wish I had known better and paid more attention.

What a special time for the band as right between the amazing Delivery Man and then the fantastic River in Reverse albums

I love Holdsworth and Coltrane as well❤

Mattacks, Pegg, Nicol, Zorn : it's a Fairport Convention line-up

Dave Pegg with full beard - rare footage

00:00:00 - Uncomplicated 00:04:38 - Clown Strike 00:09:43 - Waiting For The End Of The World 00:12:38 - Radio, Radio 00:15:26 - Country Darkness 00:19:43 - Less Than Zero 00:23:02 - Bedlam 00:28:36 - (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea 00:31:53 - Clubland 00:39:30 - Everyday I Write The Book 00:41:55 - You've Really Got A Hold On Me 00:47:01 - Watching The Detectives 00:52:00 - Alison/Suspicious Minds 00:56:46 - Mystery Dance/Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)? 01:01:16 - Monkey To Man 01:06:48 - I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down 01:09:05 - High Fidelity 01:11:43 - Pump It Up 01:18:49 - She 01:22:06 - (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes 01:24:47 - Oliver's Army 01:27:53 - Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution) 01:32:29 - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? 01:37:54 - I Want You

Elvis and the Imposters are an AWESOME band! I've beena fan since the beginning ....1977....Pete and Steve have been with Elvis since the beginning and Davey was a great replacement for Bruce..Elvis is an incredible artist.....played with Burt Bacharach AND the legendary Chet Baker who adapted Elviss Almost Blue as his signature piece....!! Amazing!!

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Top shelf..... Thanx for the upload!.

great performances and unfortunately lousy picture quality. Saw it live on TV at the time.

Hats off to recorders

Allan is 63 years old here.

his electric guitar is kick ass. i like everything he does

AH is my musical father. Loved and learned so much from this man. Don't play like him at all but have taken many things of his and made them my own. Even though it was very infrequent I loved spending time with him too. Miss him dearly.

Can't beat Mike and Steve sticking around all these years. They always know every song inside out. Elvis could write a song on stage and they would be right there with him.

Great to have Elvis with us. He has The best lyrics and always a surprise for me. I have been a fan since 1977 and he's always at his best when he makes noise. And has a mission and he's on a mission.

Damn they're great!

18:25 is Genesis Hall

Second track eviscerating a certain famous ex-milkman 🐝😂

Only f**king awesome...

The drummer and the kb player are the same from SNL 77 performance?

I've seen EC over 50 times live and this is one the best fuil shows I've seen...the band sounds awesome, Elvis is in great voice and everyone is having a great time!!!....thanks for posting this priceless gem....BTW...I'm sad to report Elvis can't sing anymore..I just saw him a week ago and he was terrible...nick Lowe sounded perfect....it broke my heart about Elvis ...second bad show in a row I've seen with him

Think they forgot to plug in the bass at first, didn't they?

ﾃｷﾄｰ伝説ｼﾞｭﾝｼﾞ参上😁

This was not very good,; I guess it's RT and LT relationship derating. Good musicians though, better vibes 1983 when out with Richard alone.

This is so good I don`t have words to describe it. I may die a happy and content man.

Fun to hear RT work the riff from "I Saw Her Standing There" into TSL.

I have the same Rick 360 as Simon!

The members of Fairport Convention have something one does not see in any other band in the world. They may not want to play together full time but they are still on each others albums, tour with each other and are still friends.

RT rises to this nicely arranged occasion.