Elvis C Plays Elvis P’s Guitar | The Jonathan Ross Show

Elvis Costello plays one of his classics 'Alison' on Elvis Presley's famous guitar.
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[@brianbestel4279]

His voice improves with age. Probably picking up that particular guitar brought out that timbre. What a gem of a moment! :-)

[@d.cynthia6307]

It's heart-wrenching everybody looks like they're crying 🌹

[@DarkEyedJunko]

He's clearly showing respect for the instrument

[@everly-shadystudios9900]

Elvis Presley's Infamous Gibson j-200, a guitar that is still on my bucket list

[@JoshPhoenix11]

@@everly-shadystudios9900Why is it infamous?

[@ROCKINGMAN]

What a magic moment on TV. Elvis Costello playing an absolute beautiful song Alison on Elvis Presley's guitar dating from '56, customised in '60 used in Wild in the Country publicity photos, brought out again for his '69 Las Vegas show and subsequent concerts and now in the hands of another legend Elvis Costello.

[@cappaculla]

TMI

[@ROCKINGMAN]

@@cappaculla It's for nerds.

[@ROCKINGMAN]

You don't seem to have the capacity to take it in. That's your problem!

[@ROCKINGMAN]

This, to me, was quite emotional, how Elvis Costello had his name changed for performing reasons. When you see or hear the name you think of one person. Yet, here he is playing Elvis' guitar he bought in Oct. '56 and had customised in '61 and used in various concerts from '69. Probably the biggest and most influential performer of all time who has come and gone with such a legacy of material, influencing stars all over the world and now after his guitar is being played by Elvis Costello in front of Elvis' only wife with a sad an emotional song. If this guitar could talk....

[@imcherbitch943]

What a beautiful moment ❤️

[@jollydata4299]

ELVIS WOULD OF LOVED THIS MOMENT!

[@bmwforlife6951]

His voice is soo good that I even heard the guitar whispering: "please leave me out of it, it's embarrassing. I'm not worthy".

[@ScrittiSparkle]

man this brought me to tears,this world is killin me,they form there way to make you believe

[@AllenPinchloaf]

That's a legendary guitar being played by a legend

[@candykane4665]

I do hope you are not serious.

[@pulmon66]

This is how one plays, protects and dismount from that guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJjUhnuXprR_o8k

[@drkbarry]

Well said mate

[@drkbarry]

@@candykane4665tosser

[@samnewstead3242]

What a musician 🤘🏻

[@BrianPatrikCavanaugh]

This is just nice. Well Done, Elvis.

[@cjsden7703]

What a magical moment here.

[@littletardis]

Highlight of the Series so far - stunning.

[@ronaldfagan1889]

Awesome, loved it.

[@colindowd9756]

Sublime.

[@NadaII]

Hard to tell if Priscilla was getting emotional, but I think I caught the slightest facial movement defying the botox.

[@rexmundi2237]

+Mr Fox piss weak comment.

[@NadaII]

Rex Mundi I agree, but I will leave it so I have to deal with the backlash.

[@rexmundi2237]

I sympathise. I've made numerous stupid KZbin comments myself over the years.

[@kelliintexas3575]

@@NadaII It's just sad because when she was young and beautiful she went to a DR and they injected actual Silicone in her face and disfigured her for life. She had had HUNDREDS of procedures to try to look somewhat normal. Turns out the DR was a fraud from South America and disfigured a ton of Hollywood wives. She was very emotional her eyes showed it clearly.

[@ChickenSagittarius]

Hes amazing

[@romanosaraviadis]

Great..

[@ScrittiSparkle]

@brian bestel,thank you for your kind words

[@rahulkemp6489]

GREAT! Elvis' wife looked emotional

[@BBsBlues]

+Rahul Kemp Bored IS an emotion I suppose.

[@rahulkemp6489]

Brian Barry HA! must b the botox

[@JohnnyTubeNYC]

+Rahul Kemp How can you tell?!

[@kelliintexas3575]

@@rahulkemp6489 It's just sad because when she was young and beautiful she went to a DR and they injected actual Silicone in her face and disfigured her for life. She had had HUNDREDS of procedures to try to look somewhat normal. Turns out the DR was a fraud from South America and disfigured a ton of Hollywood wives. She was very emotional her eyes showed it clearly.

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@janiceleighton7348]

Thank God meaning

[@inshreds66]

Wow. Who'd have thought all those years ago in 1977, that the geeky man from punk/new wave who was partly responsible for ushering out the old guard with the rest, would be sitting on a couch next to Elvis' wife and playing his guitar. They skirted around it, but the name Elvis wasn't exactly chosen as a tribute to the king, but more of a statement. But nonetheless it was still great to see this kinda come full circle.

[@soulman5665]

+inshreds66 Interesting observation... referencing what E.C. represented and at that time in '77 and then it coming a bit full circle here. That ushering out the old guard has turned out to be an odd thing... now that is ... being able to look back a few things. Many things actually. I mean EP was considered not really relevant when he died, many people (as fickle as music fans can be... and even derisive & divisive) had forgotten him being the figurehead of a revolution that many artists/future legends like John Lennon and Dylan cited over and over as almost flashpoints in their lives that changed everything for them. Hendrix too. Some of my fellow Hendrix fans embarrass me when they play stupid about E.P. but Jimi's family has, in 3 separate documentaries, stated Elvis P. was the initial spark, and it was an intense one that he always carried with him. Right till the very end of Jimi's life he followed E.P. He told Journalist Sharon Lawrence one of his favorite Albums was Elvis' new (then at that time new) 1969 'From Elvis in Memphis' album. Then less than 10 years later he's dead.... and reduced to "just that guy in a jumpsuit" and by time the 80's rolled around he was remembered (outside of his basic fanbase) as a copy cat, racist that really wasn't that significant. In that same time-frame Elvis Costello had picked up (in E.P.'s namesake... but as you pointed out, not necessarily representative of it.) and was off doing his thing. At the time of E.P.s death and Costellos emergence I'm reminded of the incident of the night E.P. died on Aug 16th 1977 and in a poplar Punk Rock club in England that same night was a packed crowd of the new Punk Rock movement. The announcement went up over PA that E.P. had just died and a cheer went up from the crowd as if they were all told the war was over and their loved ones were coming home. Popular Dj Danny Baker was there and jumped on table or chair and berated the entire crowd... basically reminding them all from whence they came and Presley's death was nothing to be cheering about. There was a naivety there that night (and still exists to some degree) representative of basically "who cares about the past, our music is all that matters". But that crowd was silent. Many that were present said could have heard a pin drop and hit a pillow. They were silent because they knew their beloved Danny Baker was correct to put them in check. He was the equivalent to a conscience.... that they hadn't yet developed or a respect that they needed to have. (pardon me for the ramble, I'm just thinking while I type... ignore whatever you wish... or read and enjoy it) That very attitude that night in the Punk Rock club was part of that changing of the guard. That's why I said at the beginning it was a bit of an odd thing. People, especially now with the internet making research much easier and faster, more people and music historians are looking back at Presley's impact more seriously and focusing not on other modern writers interpretations of that era (which is often so incorrect it borders on slander) but their focusing more on what Dylan, Lennon, BB King, James Brown, Etta James, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, and many others had to say about Presley's value... including (in many of their old interviews) down right defending Elvis P's name... against such claims as "racist" and many others. Poor dude was about as open minded a white man as there was in the '50s, yet many in our screwy music culture turned him into a racist, no talent, thief somehow. But the blues, r&b folks that knew him have squashed that non-sense. And they were right to do that. Presley was the lightening rod for bigoted hate from mainstream white America for the first 2 years he was on the scene, and he deserves better. Those bluesmen like Little Milton that defended him were aware of the twisted, bastardized image of E.P. that society ran with for decades, and the REAL story got lost. Costello, meanwhile, has been alive in the years since Presley's absence and the world has been able to see what he can do and he's made his own impact. But it's nice to see it all come full circle as you said. By the way, I really enjoyed Costello's informal performance here. E.P. was always championing other artists and respected many different genres, I'm sure he would have appreciated Costello's gentle, yet respectful, playing and singing. Alison sounded great!

[@elvicare35]

+Soulman Great stuff Soulman, thank's a lot for taking the time, really appreciate it!!!!!

[@inshreds66]

Yes excellent Soulman. Exactly right what you say. I didn't know that about Danny Baker that night. You have to put things in context before you can simply dismiss it.

[@UtopiaBlue68]

+Soulman You're AWESOME, Thank you for your insights ☺

[@berlindonut5444]

I think if Mr Costello would have changed Allison , with Priscilla everyone was going to cry...great moment and respect

[@kathyeaton3882]

Cathy, hope you caught this link xxx

[@amberwamber309]

I think you find Costello recently won a Grammy and was enrolled into the rock and roll hall of fame. Paul macartney said he was the nearest thing to writing with John Lennon, 2 albums with Burt Bacharach to name a few.. As for being a talk show host I think your find that was recorded over 10 years with only musical legends and Costello was chose to host because of his vast knowledge of music. All Presley would good enough for would be x factor🤣🤣

[@grabar20]

Shows what you know about Elvis Presley, you should do more research it will help you with your very backward education on the subject.

[@amberwamber309]

Yes add insults if you like, there is only one elvis and he is still alive 🤣 clearly your extremely ignorant and rude about ec

[@canalesworks1247]

Pretty disrespectful to Elvis Presley there. From my perspective it doesn't look like Priscilla likes it very much ... And nasty comments about her plastic surgery are not going to mitigate it.

[@ScrittiSparkle]

btw pricilla presley is 70! i just found out,blimey!!!

[@lillyd2246]

Musical momentum . Is it me or Cilla doesn't realize what's happening ? Thank you both Elvis!

[@deboisblanc]

I can't tell by this clip, was he excited to play that guitar?

[@ScrittiSparkle]

i want to leave this planet,but cant

[@brianbestel4279]

Each new day presents a good opportunity to discover special moments. :-)

[@TonyEnglandUK]

+ScrittiSparkle I want to leave this planet, but can

[@robtru84]

Playing for his widow Priscilla Presley

[@girlfromlebanon]

@hollybyday They are wearing poppies for Remembrance Day, which is a holiday not ONLY in UK, but in all of the Commonwealth countries (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc). In US you know it as Veterans' Day. Priscilla wears it probably out of respect, as she was invited to an English show.

[@inshreds66]

+girlfromlebanon unfortunately it's not a holiday in the UK.

[@girlfromlebanon]

+inshreds66 I know what you mean- in Canada (where I live) it is considered a statutory holiday in just a few provinces. In Ontario where I reside it is observed as a holiday, but not a STATUTORY one. It means you don't get it off with pay. However, it is a holiday, as it is in the UK. We do honour our fallen soldiers, and it is an act of moral duty.

[@ceehaney239]

Elvis C. on Elvis P. guitar is this song he is singing about Allyson Adams the daughter of Nick Adams, the best friend to Elvis P. Back in the day? "REBEL"

[@grabar20]

What a load of shite,the song was written as an ode to a woman he saw working at a supermarket.

[@janiceleighton7348]

Can really tell she like it's over

[@williesmall3855]

why did Elvis archives allow this historical guitar theres no words

[@HBD1980]

Why are they all wearing poppies, even Priscilla who is American? Is it obligatory in the UK?

[@none4530]

It's our equivalent to Veteren's day, and we show respect by all wearing the red poppies.

[@perth45]

I remember Priscilla Presley in 'Dallas' in the 80's...she was still naturally 'hot' then....but this just goes to show how CRUEL ageing is........how sad that age destroys us.....I feel sad watching her.....

[@rexmundi2237]

+perth45 Beautiful people have more to lose.

[@karlhungus5554]

She did it to herself with cosmetic surgery.

[@davidtate8273]

As Helen Mirren, a NATURALLY still-beautiful(with wrinkles) 75-ish year old says 'A concert-pianist won't deliberately break their fingers. No-one worthy of being called an actor will have Botox, will paralyse their face. It's the tool of their trade.'

[@violao206]

@@davidtate8273 What a great quote from Helen and I could not agree more. I am on board with that as I know Botox is so damn mainstream now that younger and younger woman are poisoning their faces, and it is not an inexpensive regimen to keep up. Priscilla looks not only Botoxed but also deformed from plastic surgery which is why her lips have that weird cat-woman-like pursing on her cheeks. There are also probably collagen injections happening here too. I have great empathy for women that feel the pressure to do it, but rarely are the results very satisfactory compared to natural skin that is unmolested. Anecdotally speaking, I had read that survey determined that generally, people thought that plastic surgery shaved typically only 3-years off perceived age. That is a small pay-off with generally dodgy results that look unnatural. My advice is for women to go natural. It is much more appealing. Poor Priscilla looks like an old-aged rubber doll.

[@kelliintexas3575]

It's just sad because when she was young and beautiful she went to a DR and they injected actual Silicone in her face and disfigured her for life. She had had HUNDREDS of procedures to try to look somewhat normal. Turns out the DR was a fraud from South America and disfigured a ton of Hollywood wives. She was very emotional her eyes showed it clearly.

[@Irish00]

Why the fuck was he allowed to play Elvis' guitar?

[@blackjackhearts9593]

stop talking forever

[@FlameFlickers]

Cos he's a legend who's brought happiness to millions of people. The real question is why the fuck were you allowed to even comment?

[@meganquayier4777]

What a silly interview

[@juancarloscabreramenendez7628]

Patrick McManus...... se llama este individuo , ni Elvis ni Costello .... Solo existe un Elvis real .... el rey Elvis Presley . Antes se hizo llamar D.P Costello , Costello es el apellido de soltera de su abuela paterna . Jake Riviera el propietario de Stiff Records le aconsejo que se quitase lo de D.P y se llamase Elvis en referencia al idolo de Memphis . Lo dicho solo existe un Elvis , este tio no es el otro Elvis , porque nunca se llamo asi . Fin de la conferencia .. jajaja

[@theharpsichordofmozart4258]

The worst possible choice.

[@JamesDunn-ds7ll]

He's an absolute joke

[@williesmall3855]

my god this is just wrong

[@1980bwc]

Pitiful!

[@candykane4665]

Embarrassing .. There was only ever one Elvis and he wasn't given his name by his record company .. and the real Elvis had a beautiful voice .. gotta feel sorry for Priscilla having to listen to MacManus whining away.

[@amberwamber309]

Ec has real talent, Presley could only sing, if you like that sort of voice

[@candykane4665]

@@amberwamber309 Yeah really looks like it.. terrible rendition Ross and Priscilla are clearly uncomfortable.

[@freyamfrey1659]

I think your find if you anything about music that Costello is ranked as one of the best songwriters of all time where as Presley was talentless. Ross is also a massive fan of Costello. Best stick to X factor

[@candykane4665]

@@freyamfrey1659 Excuse me.. he certainly isn't .. he's a pound shop Dylan.. and he is currently a sycophantic talk show host.. your comment about the real Elvis just shows how little you actually know about music.

[@jaketad939]

@@candykane4665 Not only is your comment a terrible take, You cannot read people at all either.