Elvis Costello - I Threw It All Away - Tulsa (May 7, 2022)

[@rockturtleneck]

Great performance. In 1999, I saw Dylan play a tiny club in NYC called Tramps and Elvis came out for the encore and they did a duet of "I Shall Be Released." It was an honor to be there.

[@rogerwilliams5382]

Been very blessed this year. Saw Bob Dylan and Elvis with my daughter.

[@michaelharris5370]

It was such a great honour seeing Elvis perform at the Byron blues fest several years ago the big top was jammed packed still I managed to get just a few metres from the stage he and the Imposters were amazing , thanks for coming Elvis such a great moment seeing you there ! 👍❤️🇦🇺

[@greencraig8570]

So good to see Elvis alive and well.

[@lewisc215]

Why wouldn't he be both?

[@jasongray4517]

@@lewisc215 He had prostate cancer. As your interlocutor said, it's good to see Elvis alive and well.

[@michaelharris5370]

Seen the great man at the Byron blues fest several years back , great show Elvis 👍🇦🇺

[@00ChinMusic]

thank you for posting this!

[@dinosaursr]

Been onboard with EC since 1977. Saw him in Montreal in ‘79 if my memory serves me right. ❤

[@michaelcasino4380]

I saw Elvis at the HOT CLUB in Philly I was a senior in high school but I got in anyway. Ran through his songs and it seemed like it was over in a few minutes.

[@emmettmckenna4565]

I was at that show. It was a magical night. I knew I was in at the beginning of something special.

[@drkbarry]

EC has a rare knack of doing other peoples song better than them. He certainly knows which songs to cover.

[@Chapps1941]

Unfortunately not here. Very few can cover Dylan well. Bryan Ferry, Emma Swift, Manfred Mann, ..... nup, that's about it.

[@drkbarry]

@@Chapps1941 listen to the track on his album Kojak Variety. Great cover

[@fannyherzberg6749]

A long time don t ear you But from today i ve 2 conferences important for me until around 21 h Thanks for sharingi it to all musicians Gabot Mate specialist traumas very great one

[@buckaroo9508]

And standing beside Elvis in the white shirt and black vest is Charlie Sexton who's played hundreds of shows with Dylan.

[@johnnunn1927]

I remember remember seeing little Charlie Sexton at Steamboat in downtown Austin Texas.! You sure have come a long way and years of playing with Bob Dylan I would consider that the highlight of my life.!!! I want to hear about your feelings on this comment by me.!?

[@herbwillett8071]

Dylan show Austin Tx. at the Backyard bout a third of the way through the show Charlie walked on stage, I saw Bob with the biggest smile ever and then Charlie was with him for rest of the show and tour. A religious experience.

[@jamesr5719]

I so loved seeing that dylan band from late 90's//earlier 2000s (not 100% sure about time line), but saw them so many times. Sexton, Garnier, Larry Campbell, and David Kemper was an amazing band. I thought I heard Sexton was back on tour with Bob, but apparently not. I know it was grueling for him, always being on the road and high performance expectations from Bob...cost him a marriage I believe he mentioned in an interview. Cheers!

[@mrjasondylan]

@@jamesr5719 yes I guess ten grand a show playing for Dylan is not everything if it's ruining your personal life. I'm sure he's making a lot less with Elvis but I'm sure it's much more relaxed.

[@robwarren4425]

Charlie’s good tonight.

[@waltford8353]

LOVE......Bob wrote about heartache like nobody else.

[@nancyprohira2571]

He wrote about life ,love and everything better than anyone else too.. Some of his best work has been written during the recent decades. No.one else can say that.

[@infoscholar5221]

I played in a punk band in '84. We were a mess, played in bar bands in the 90s. Found Jazz in the 00s. This man, looms over all that. I never get to meet my heroes. but, like a certain man once said, after all, now we're just a couple of old men.

[@Joanna-il2ur]

Always one of my fave Dylan songs.

[@Joanna-il2ur]

I have the off. Is this similar to the version on Kojak Variety?

[@alfching2499]

Not by Costello though putrid

[@nissi.k]

Thanks so much! 🙌

[@blackbeansauce1150]

That was awesome

[@michaelharris5370]

Seen the great man at the Byron blues fest several years back , man he was awesome !

[@olgabasoski9417]

Well done Elvis❣️🌺🌹🎶👌🌷 Im not of too much drumming ‘lids’! Open the Center Elvis Oh yeah🕺🌺🌻🌞💥👏👏

[@paulschmidtke425]

Close to one of the greatest songs ever

[@vernpascal1531]

There's quite a few contenders,but right about as great as any. How many good to great songs have Dylan, Costello written? Hundreds and hundreds.

[@johnmulcahy1363]

Bad audio, live, etc. But he’s great and I loved this. Guys a legend.

[@paulharty3081]

Good Job, Declan.

[@hankpeganoff3953]

I was lucky enough to be Tulsa for this show

[@thestewlaw]

Masterful and moving even with the terrible audio

[@cliveclerkenville2637]

Yes

[@thewkovacs316]

one of the greatest storytellers in pop history remember when i first saw elvis in 78 he barely talked....just ran the band through their set talking wouldve broken the illusion of the angry troubadour

[@lewisc215]

Gibberish

[@stephenpayne9120]

This was the marketing idea of his first manager, Jake Riviera. He'd rarely give interviews, barely talk to the crowd, and spit out his songs at double time. It's quite remarkable how loquacious he's become now that he's begun to establish himself in the business.

[@thewkovacs316]

@@stephenpayne9120 ty...didnt know it was his manager's idea. i thought he came up with it as he, like bowie, has dabbled with different musical styles and created a character to match those styles. now, he is an elder statesman

[@lewisc215]

@@thewkovacs316 It wasn't marketing. It was him.

[@rattyeely]

Now he seems to enjoy talking to the audience, spinning stories and doing standup bits, still in a kind of exaggerated persona

[@TheChrishoughton]

You could have mentioned you Charlie Sexton on guitar.

[@ForwardtoYesterday]

I'm an enormous OG Costello fan. "This Year's Model" changed my life circa 1978 at age 16 and I've stuck with him since but I'm really concerned about what I'm hearing on these recent You-Tube videos. This actually isn't the worst but, while he still has lots of power in his voice, he goes in and out of key and it's painful for me to listen. I'm wondering if this started with his brush with cancer a while back. I have only great affection for him and everything he's done so it's painful for me. I once saw Tony Bennett sing about 10-15 years back and I was impressed by how he worked around his aging vocal chords with fascinating arrangements that drew the best out of him and created something really beautiful. I wonder if Elvis could somehow trade some of that power for better pitch.

[@Genre99]

I agree. I love EC, but I cannot convince myself that he’s just bending notes, exploring dissonance. His voice is shot, and has been since he got sick. Maybe he needs extended rest, or maybe the time has come for him to retire his pipes.😢

[@ForwardtoYesterday]

@@Genre99 It's weird because he still has plenty of power in his voice, which is usually the first thing to go with older singers, especially if they don't care for "their instrument" and I gather that he has. (He's a second generation pop-belter after all.) I f he didn't seem so on top of conversations in interviews, I'd worry that maybe he was going deaf because it really sounds to me like he can't hear himself. With a legend like this, no one wants to tell them to stop performing especially when everyone seems to like him personally so much these days. I just hope he somehow finds his way to a really amazing voice coach or deals with whatever the problem is. Some kind of mild brain damage affecting his singing pitch? Who knows?

[@Meme_Lor]

​@@ForwardtoYesterday I believe a form of alzheimers runs in his family, Veronica was about his grandmother suffering from it

[@pitchforkcustom]

totally agree.. it’s sad to witness to be honest.. an acrobat falling from a high wire before your eyes..

[@nortonnewmann3711]

We always referred to him as "the REAL Elvis"!! Many musicians of my era were not Elvis Presley fans.

[@eddielasowsky7777]

Because you are cunts

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Awesome! Great stuff!!! :)

[@telabib]

Come back Bob, all is forgiven.

[@eugeneunger2473]

love that story!

[@declanapatricia636]

Chatty Elvis: ) He's so cute!

[@voiceguy3635]

Makes me want to listen to the original--which was incomparable.The clip on the Johnny Cash show should be watched.

[@nancyprohira2571]

They also sang Girl From the North. I agree they were amazing together. Johnny and Bob were friends too.

[@adude9882]

Comes across like a guy at an open mike night. Quite remarkable.

[@maxwellfan55]

A guy at an open night night exactly, except worst than most. Buy a pint, watch this dross, move on, regret spending 6 quid.

[@rattyeely]

@@maxwellfan55 Why do you people get off on insulting him like this?

[@maxwellfan55]

@@rattyeely I think he's crap, would you prefer people not to express an opinion that differs from yours, or just accept an opinion that pleases you? If you think this performance is worthy of credit then that's your opinion, I can only urge you get out a bit more, perhaps learn to play an instrument, then broaden your perception of what is good.

[@lewisc215]

Saw him at the Bottom Line, NYC. Genius.

[@peteriversfanclub]

I liked it.....to those who say it was bad?.......I say.....have you listened to Bob lately?

[@cstoll451]

Fantastic song on Nashville Skyline.

[@marynelson3067]

Charlie!!! ❤️🙏❤️

[@peterjohnson1761]

Magnificent!

[@rhlennon5869]

Anybody know what kind of guitar he is playing? Its really cool looking and sounding

[@0otee]

I see Bob’s guitarist Charlie Sexton🌺 joined too👌🎶🌺

[@cacildafdo1973]

Adoro 🥰

[@gatorshd]

Legend

[@Edmant]

Didn't make it to the song, bailed out when I heard Elvis's impression of Robert de Niro.

[@rattyeely]

Love his goofy sweater

[@witstupe]

Please tell me you also recorded Like A Rolling Stone!!

[@rosasegura225]

Eres estupendo

[@georgianwindow]

I love Elvis this Elvis I loved that show he did in the US of A but I honestly think I can do a better version of I threw it all away" I was just 19 when i listened to this song as I did my milk round early mornings in my Anglia van in Evenwood near Bishop Auckland the UK it was chosen as a single from Nashville Skyline

[@georgianwindow]

1969/70

[@ieronimo18]

Thank God for Elvis Costello. Otherwise, I would have the worst singing voice on Earth.

[@leybald60]

Is he developing a mid Atlantic accent/

[@sylvemason6509]

Virtual Reality Nice Story On Meet’n Nice Hear’n This Song From Friend To Friend Then World 🌸🧡🧡🌸

[@thomassackett4091]

brought many a band,to CAIN'S....

[@thatchzembo1001]

love Pete's shirt

[@TheRobertino2001]

What’s with the American accent?

[@benmeltzer]

Song starts at 4:07.

[@thewkovacs316]

dont skip the story

[@1earflapping]

Song begins ~ 4:00

[@jimschleich8753]

So Charlie's an Impostor now?? Can he maybe split time with his Panhandle Mystery Band duties? At least come along for the Outlaw Country Cruise West ride? We'd all love to see him!

[@blazingchris5048]

Where did the punker go ? ...

[@ljgsuper]

does Elvis look like Van Morrison?

[@simonebomprezzi8227]

Sexton on the guitar?

[@Hop-nr2nw]

Yes…he’s been working with EC and the Imposters for a couple of years now.

[@wolfgangdr.strobel8227]

well done, with Charly Sexton...

[@redrock1963]

I did not know that Rudy Giuliani could play guitar.....

[@stevefaure415]

I'm not sure if this is under-rehearsed or just poorly executed but really not up to Elvis' standards, in my opinion. He doesn't sound in very good voice either. There's a ton of mistakes.

[@cirenosnor5768]

Meanwhile, someone else round here goes on about how Elvis has a gift for doing people’s songs better than they did 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@DavidLee-rx6uo]

Does anyone know anything about the guitar he is playing?

[@lewisc215]

It has 6 strings.

[@aaroncrosby2173]

God he needs to give it up.

[@elframo]

@@sophiafake-virus2456 yeah you’re a fellow musician 🙄

[@Sweetmelody2011]

He looks like Van Morrison.

[@cliveclerkenville2637]

Sorry Elvis. But what in hell happened? Great vocal though. Saw you live n north London maybe 81. Always been a fan.

[@oughtonoughton2634]

i Have adored this guy since his beginning , however im not happy with this song , he made a complete hash of it ,, it was dreadful ,,,,Its time to say goodbye my dear Mr costello x jane ❌❌❌

[@elframo]

Don’t be silly

[@tr5947]

His vocals were uncharacteristically off-key. To be honest, that didn't seem like the kind of crowd that inspires you into a great performance. It sounded like he was interrupting their dinner. Maybe he just wasn't feeling it.

[@oughtonoughton2634]

TR Hello, in the past decades i have seen Elvis Costello on a regular basis ,, The dear chap as always given his best,, needless to say its what we expect from him ,,,We are true fans of his ,,, who at regular concerts become one ......The scene is set ,,,, not this time xxx kind regards Jane xx

[@mikem668]

I've heard a lot of connoisseurs make the same comment about Dylan, even at the beginning. It was worth ignoring then, and definitely worth ignoring now. Both Bob and Elvis are song and dance men. They're old and doing the best they can.

[@lewisc215]

@@mikem668 You know nothing.

[@MrAlexnervo]

skip to 4.01

[@reginaldperiwinkle]

He seems a little off here, but in fairness, the guy is pushing 70.

[@jedlewis8232]

Did he steal JJ Cales guitar?

[@laradresden5914]

Canadian accent?

[@dampwally611]

he is confused

[@oppothumbs1]

Never got over Costello's throwing it all away. From great new wave sound for five records and going into other genres. I mean Get Happy showed he could do a lot and do it good but nothing much of his country flavored or crooner style was to my liking. Few change styles so much and I understand he didn't want to repeat his early works of genius but only a few songs like Blue Chair or 45 were good. I think few artists change style but they usually go country. His best work according to the critics is Shipbuilding and it's not bad but I don't get it. His best work was This Years Model and Get Happy. And then he's insufferable to the State of Israel as he doesn't understand the complexities of nations and human relations.

[@lewisc215]

BS

[@sekos99]

Yeah, I just hate it when artists evolve.

[@lewisc215]

@@sekos99 His earlier works were his best.

[@lewisc215]

@@sekos99 They said the same thing about Joni Mitchell, but her early work were her best. Same with Elvis. Both are genius.

[@johnglenn30csardas]

Sorry but I don’t know anything about the Israel thing. But I agree, five great ones and out. Well, not out, but coasting. Lip Service is my favorite song of his. First among equals. Anyway, he played with Rockpile on tour. How great is that!

[@piotr.leniec-lincow5209]

But was a punk ever in tune ?

[@jennyomalley7634]

At least his Wife can sing on key. :)

[@lewisc215]

His housewife got a free ride on EC's comet.

[@jimschleich8753]

Hey, you found the door on the way, it ain't moved! Have a good day!!

[@peterbartlett9459]

Dreadful! Retire man..salvage some pride.

[@alanhowell3646]

Why is he talking in that ridiculous American pseudo southern drawl?

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Alan i like your comment ,im thinking because he lives in the us he as to adopt a accent that he thinks is appropriate ,,,My brother is English , hes lived in the us lots of years , he still sounds the same ,,i love that ,,, What a sham lol Jane x

[@sekos99]

Actually, he lives in Canada.

[@anthonyclegg1511]

Sorry, that was embarrassing.

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

Frankly it was shocking.

[@fuzzcityrecords432]

The man likes to talk

[@johnrodgers3054]

Seeing it was a celebration of Dylan....I'm pretty sure he had every right to. It's a great story 👍

[@aaroncrosby2173]

he talks better than he sings

[@sammavitae114]

The audience asked him to.

[@johnrodgers3054]

@@sammavitae114 The BBC told him to.

[@donaldcook3112]

@@aaroncrosby2173 . . . "Singing " - ?.. Just ' w h.e n ' did he ever ... ' s i n g ? '... .

[@64kevg]

what's with the american accent ,,,,,,

[@Hop-nr2nw]

Could it be that he’s lived in North America for the past 30 years?

[@davidcartledge6620]

Lot of time for this guy but that was a bad cover

[@christofwil]

Very poor audio

[@nelsonx5326]

Not good at all. Elvis is overrated.

[@desolation2row]

Sad to hear such a poor rendition of a great song

[@ronschaffer5959]

You don't need to sing that guys songs, Elvis. You got it all.

[@dirkbogarde44]

What's with the accent?