Elvis Costello - Pump it up

fantastico!

[@raymondgreathouse4600]

My all time favorite Elvis tune! Saw him with Talk Talk in 1981. Every time I hear this song I want to POGO! At 50 years old it's not that easy !

[@jackhandy0001]

I remember visiting our grandmother at her retirement home and had a room of our own. Later that night, when everyone had gone to bed, we discovered they had a decent stereo system. We put in a tape featuring songs of the day like "Rock Lobster" and this tune "Pump it Up". By the end of the night, the empty chairs (set up if front of the stereo for people to enjoy "super-oldies" like Beny Goodman) were filled up with older people enjoying great early 80's music. Surreal experience to be sure.

[@synthian8377]

When a song was written before you were born and you are able to get up and jive and sing along......Well, I guess that tells you that it is a pretty fuckin epic and timeless song.

[@JudeJaded15]

This song comes from a decidedly male POV, but I guess the music is feel good for all genders.

[@VandelayIndustries61]

JudeJaded15 A song from the male POV? OMG someone call the PC po-lice. Arrest that Costello troublemaker.

[@KaiserSchuldig]

JudeJaded15 What the fuck does this even mean? Why do things have to match your point of view to maximize your enjoyment? That's so close minded and shitty. You've actually ruined my day a bit with this comment. Fuck you.

[@Declan50]

Over 30 years later...this song still holds up! It would sound brand new today, timeless!!!

[@Charleybones]

Just looked at this video one more time. Costello and the boys really were special. They came on during the tail end of the anger and disenfranchised punk movement, and turned it into something hip, intelligent with catchy with upbeat tempos and a whole new geeky cool style. One thing is for sure, Costello is a master lyricist and songwriter, but the Attractions were an AMAZING band that made Elvis music come to life: amazing bass and drum, and Stevie Nieve on Keys added a stroke of genius to every Elvis song. I strongly believe that this music would still turn heads today even if it were just being released for the first time today!

[@heartofthewindycity5066]

Lived through it. In the video The Attractions play the wrong instruments; The drummer "plays" the keys, the bassist "plays" the drums and Steve Naieve "plays" the bass. Seen live in concert in Wellington, 1979 or 1980

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

I disagree with the punk movement 'analysis'. I live where that pic on the left wz taken. right across the Hudson River from New York Citys' West Side; meat packing district. bands portrayed anger, like Idols' sneer. Idol is a geek. The 'geek' thing NEVER happened! 'Geek' is NEVER happening! prob more geek lookin' people w/Neil Young...LMfAO Maybe those things happened, other places, but not here. ANY way after The Sex Pistols, "punk" wz over.

[@socalzaps2848]

@@LIZZIE-lizzie Punk doesn't care what you or I think punk is

[@sollyb1275]

lol song is good and his legs are SO entertaining to watch!

[@kristysivits4707]

OMG I just laughed my self to tears. This should be seen by more folks that need a laugh. Good tune funny funny dance moves hahahahahaha

[@okrajoe]

Elvis Costello could pump up any party.

[@sweetlife031]

Those organ riffs get to me every time! 😄😄 And the organ player looks as if they're doing the stand up splits each time they have to bear down on the keys! Those moves!

[@markforde3103]

I want to have this bassline's children.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Good ole Bruce Thomas was a mighty good bass man.

[@SophieRachel]

Looks like his legs are gonna snap at any second.

[@betoally7015]

Yes he was dam lucky it did not snap , he pumped it up to the limit LOL , This video is so cool even so many years later . im 53 and stil rock out ride dirt bikes and just have fun

[@rayquigley1327]

Brilliance never gets old!! This track rocks for all time!! WhaooooooOOOOO!

[@jesvramone]

Classic! Legend! Love it, Love him

[@obuchiteck]

Start your day off right. This week me and my three year old will be visiting a few of Elvis Costello's albums. Pump it up!

[@vashna3799]

America had Presley, we had Costello!

[@magazinekitchen]

America had Costello, too, he was funny with Abbott.

[@Bagledog5000]

I remember watching this on MTV when it debuted, I think I was 15 or so and I thought "That's gotta hurt like hell, I gotta try it!" I can't move like that now, but then again I don't think Elvis can either. Great vid thanks!

[@JeanGenie127]

After all this time, STILL EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!! DJ

[@fropmozzle]

Buddy Holly + Ray Davies = Elvis Costello ( and I mean that with honor and respect to all three of these gentlemen)

[@CC-ti3ry]

CAN SOMEONE ~~ PLEASE ~~~ WRITE A SONG AS GOOD AS THIS TODAY?????

[@stratmad]

what a bassline. the attractions are so underrated, it's criminal

[@ELECTRONICAMOM]

TIMELESS. HE’S STILL MAKING RECORDS TODAY.

[@TheFullyBookedCoach]

I still think this is his finest moment #elviscostello

[@nicholaschalmers2227]

I love Elvis Costello!!!

[@sophie-grace9143]

I love Elvis. He's so wordy :-)

[@joshuachaffey8535]

This song still feels so fresh!

[@G0IFI]

I got stage front in the pogo pit when I saw this band live in '78 and stood right at Elvis' feet. I remember he looked about 4 foot six, small and skinny, but what a voice and what a band. The support acts, Richard Hell and the Voidoids and John Cooper Clarke were bloody good too. Great days.

[@lauryliepolito52]

"Pump It Up" I've been on tenterhooks ending in dirty looks, list'ning to the Muzak, thinking 'bout this 'n' that. She said that's that. I don't wanna chitter-chat. Turn it down a little bit or turn it down flat. Pump it up when you don't really need it. Pump it up until you can feel it. Down in the pleasure centre, hell bent or heaven sent, listen to the propaganda, listen to the latest slander. There's nothing underhand that she wouldn't understand. Pump it up until you can feel it. Pump it up when you don't really need it. She's been a bad girl. She's like a chemical. Though you try to stop it, she's like a narcotic. You wanna torture her. You wanna talk to her. All the things you bought for her, putting up your temp'rature. Pump it up until you can feel it. Pump it up when you don't really need it. Out in the fashion show, down in the bargain bin, you put your passion out under the pressure pin. Fall into submission, hit-and-run transmission. No use wishing now for any other sin. Pump it up until you can feel it. Pump it up when you don't really need it.

[@Thebuilderofthings1]

Nice to see one of Jerry's kids having a good time.

[@wilkestoypoodles]

I saw Elvis Costello at MerleFest last year. I love his music!!

[@fubar50cat]

wow, memories, elvis played 4 times over at the El Mocambo tavern in Toronto in those days, and the gf and I went to every show (we lived half a block away). I still have the vinyl bootlegs of his early concerts

[@Si0uXsiE1973]

It's only MONDAY night and I'm already having a party to this!!! :)

[@tommymann69]

GREAT SONG

[@TheTornado54]

I was lucky enough to see Elvis and the Attractions on the "Armed Forces Tour" in Birmingham, AL. Amazing!

[@kate54ish]

Until you can feel it!! Memories of dancing to this tune! LOVE IT!

[@dickygriffiths3297]

Great tune especially if your in charge of the balloons before the kids' party

[@AVAtticus182]

for some reason it just dawned on me how much Lenny Kravitz sounds like this lol

[@jamesraymondsmith]

Mongloid amazingly correct,, his voice in that time period,,

[@deathbyvideo3365]

DUDE! I always thought it was Kravits until today when I searched it up!

[@nigelnoble1]

Mr Amok24 I forgot how good this period was - thanks for the memories

[@wonderlin1]

i saw Elvis at a high school gym in rhode island in like 77 & he wasn't really known at that time - but what energy, PUNK, satirizing The other Elvis, his earlier stuff, like all artists, is best!!!!!!!!!!! Watching the detectives,

[@MrSlitskirts]

Great song clip, he feet must have been made of rubber!

[@caoimhinbenjamin9998]

Those are some illegal legs.

[@GRRIMAWESOME126]

I have a nervous feeling that he's going to fall in that wiggly stance.

[@sth50100]

yeah his ankles must be made of rubber

[@maryrosealves2586]

This really takes me back! TX!!!

[@reissue]

First time I saw this man, on cable back in the day, I was hooked. CLASSIC!

[@stecklein7]

Don't get too crazy. One big jump will scratch Brother Scotts album...............Then there will be hell to pay. (I've spent more than enough time in confession already)

[@MsRasta001]

I remember seeing this on MTv in colorado in the mid 80's. But I fell for elvis in the 70's in Vancouver

[@danbran1989]

Man I wish these songs weren't faded out! God damn the 70s!

[@Silvana716]

Dig that Elvis dance. Bring it back! Quirky people rule!!!

[@gsa1963]

leg brace shuffle ....Love this jam...Elvis C is a timeless great talent~

[@arkady714]

This song is the very genesis of The New Wave. Pop music was forever changed.

[@LuigiBavi]

I love this era of Elvis. Spaztastic.

[@Broblem12]

Love it. The song, the beat and Elvis's leg action are all awe-some!

[@hojofan]

Elvis Costello has always had a very unique style....and this song rocks!!! A thumbs up! Peace2U, Alex

[@brit1958ian]

My favorite song to play on Rockband - gotta love that melodic bass!

[@TheBham54]

How can you NOT like this? Great band, great song!

[@GerardCanavan]

love the elvis!

[@dickygriffiths3297]

What a marvellous production that was out there

[@JustTheGman]

Possibly the best songwriter of the 20th century. Takes me back to my late 70's Punk days.

[@steelydon19]

I remember being young and dancing wildly to this and more. I had some fun!

[@Broomehall]

Many a time ive fallen down to this tune, literally !!!!

[@RegLeachFan]

Epic, great post on one of the greatest songs... ever!

[@noahkagel3566]

This was my favorite song when i was little. I would listen to it over and over. I can't get enough!!!!! ELVIS COSTELLO RULES!!!!!!

[@LockDownOnSparta]

This is fucking AWESOME...a real blast from the past! Mr. Costello is a talented songwriter/performer...love this stuff.

[@kvernon1]

love Love LOVE the intro! Fantastico performance indeed!

[@sukebass8502]

Most Excellent Bass Line!

[@dmcxxx]

Back in 1988 I saw a dude in a bar dancing just like this (to a Rod Stewart song IIRC) and no kidding, he blew out his ankle and he had to be carried away. This awesome vid for an awesome song always reminds me of that! :P

[@alwaysneverable]

Quality song, quality singer and quality group...........simple as that!

[@vashna3799]

who needs Elvis when we've got Elvis?

[@FilmArtPhoto]

Classic! Love Elvis since the 70's!

[@JDM62]

Absolutely top stuff with a cracking bass riff. Thanks for sharing

[@RM-lj8bv]

FIRST BAND I EVER WENT TO SEE AT DUNDEE CAIRD HALL. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

[@mikereiss4216]

I remember seeing this special on rock n roll on tv when I was either 8 or 9 so 78 or 79. I'm pretty sure this is the video of his that was featured. I remember my dad calling him "toothpick legs." My dad is still alive so I'll ask him if he remembers that next time I see him.

[@Stoned69]

One of the first hits of the Punk era of 1977-78.

[@Jackle61]

This came out the year before I graduated from high school. If you've never seen a hundred people partying and dancing to this in an abandoned quarry you haven't lived. ;-)

[@FJBC810]

A true musical artist right here baby!!!!

[@deborama525]

This song is quite possibly the single best live performance I have ever seen...'bout 20 years ago...Atlanta Fox Theatre. The whole place was pumpin'...

[@reddent62]

Thank you for posting this!!! I first heard this song back in junior high school. Brings back memories... I really miss the Album Rock FM stations.

[@ColinHarperSummerson]

Brilliant'', thanks for sharing

[@markpulling12]

love the wobbly leg dancin !!

[@cindylouwill]

The only Elvis that I like!

[@BadAndy2278]

Hands down one of the all time greats! Love to Pump It Up with Costello in my car!

[@ftsjr]

This Elvis Costello song kicks ass!

[@AWYMARI3HORN]

Bravo Always Been A Fan Brilliant

[@habs5792]

It is impossible to sit still listening to this. What a beat !

[@Geoffthewedge]

What a video!!! Elvis dances like he has thrush!!!!!!!!!

[@IraDWhite]

Thanks for posting this!

[@michel031257]

One of my all-time-favourites - "This year's model" is an incredible album!

[@chasbodaniels1744]

It’s in my Top 25 Desert Island LPs. That’s assuming the island has electric power, a turntable, amp and speakers.

[@carolpatch1686]

Great tune! Hilarious video. Remember when we thought those early MTV videos were cool?

[@ilovethemelody]

LOVE THIS SONG !! TY

[@kth10chi]

Man, this guy could jam! One of my all- favorite songs.

[@socalmax]

Saw Elvis perform with Pete and Davey at McCabe's the other night and they tore the place up.

[@CDeezntz]

I absolutely love this song and the video just makes it even more AWEsome!

[@hoagy6262]

Proper music, made you feel something, made you buy it. Am I just getting old?

[@miketimme9385]

Tara Lee - The album's name was "This Year's Model" (yeah, I have the LP). Saw this guy at the Cow Palace in SF in '79 HE TOTALLY KICKED ASS! Glad to be able to tell people I saw him at the top of his game.

[@TrinaLena]

this is so awesome, I cant even explain how awesome this is and so awesome.

[@joe44850]

What a song. Very few tunes feature chords-only as a hook, but that little 3 chord descending thing is pure magic.

[@DizziNY1]

OMG! I LOVE this song!

[@RubenRodriguezValerio]

cant stop playing this song

[@royalnass1029]

this is the best song i have heard from elvis costello

[@tcp2150]

The ULTIMATE party tune. Here I sit after having been a HUGE fan of this tune for MANY (too many to count) years and now that I have overcome stage fright I find myself incredibly motivated to try this at karaoke. PRACTICING! Need big lungs!

[@auldsk8r]

This song rocks!

[@elementz1986]

Elvis Costello - The King of Rock n Roll and turning his feet inward.

[@JudyinAL]

LOVE this song!!

[@atvbigrig]

friggin awesome Elvis Costello!