Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Rockpalast 6-15-78 (Part 3)

"This Year's Girl," "No Action," "(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea"

[@sheikhyaboooty]

Bruce and Pete at their absolute best.

[@tommyhaynes521]

Some of those early EC songs had enough energy to create an explosion. In addition to being the greatest songwriter of our time he also has the best drummer , the best bass player and the best keyboard man in the business.

[@ballhawk387]

Most underrated drummer who's not totally obscure, IMNSHO. Kicks some serious ass here, and tight as the proverbial watch spring.

[@odaydrums]

yes band is everything

[@staywellandstrong4199]

Musicianship at stellar levels - many thanks

[@DesertBruin]

The "No Action" is just ridiculously amazing. What a pace for the entire set.

[@Evinruderascal]

These guys were a classic. Got in underage by a year when they first came to Canada at the El Mocambo on March 7 1978. They so kicked ass! Apparently there is a live recording of it floating around. Pritty well the same set as at the Rockpalast in Germany...most of the first album and the best of the second. They were so tight and it was so refreshing...the last half of the 70's was just one big rock and roll trip...chicks and all

[@tiefhals]

The first 33 seconds of this, as the instruments come in one by one, is awesome.

[@ballhawk387]

This Year's Girl blows the studio version to bits. Man, oh, man these guys were on fire!

[@um9272]

No , on speed !

[@ballhawk387]

@@um9272 Ha ha, that too! At least *some* of them.

[@allysonmarshall6820]

I'm in awe of this man. And his band.

[@ThadEnouf]

"No Action" is nothing short of blistering!

[@randysetina1277]

ThadEnouf

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

My favorite album of all time. Pure perfection from start to finish!

[@burooj119]

Elvis was...and remains...KING!

[@duster413]

Incredible drums. Especially on "No Action".

[@angelariley908]

No Action, fuck yeah!

[@totalrobot]

EC's mullet wings were on point

[@simonpalling3215]

For my money, memories and good taste, these from arguably his best work..This years model. Can't be faulted as a piece of pumping singalong venom!! Love it all

[@drstevie]

My teenage years ...i loved them ! Still do !!

[@Nonkinsense]

Swetting to the oldies elvis for sure .

[@garrettramirez428]

The Hardest Working Man in Power Pop

[@ystoobme]

I saw them back then is a smaller club. I was never the same afterwards.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

I hear you on that. Add in the early Talking Heads and the Joe Jackson Band, and 1978-79 saw some life-changing live club shows.

[@macaholic100]

F#cking brilliant live Costello!

[@richardblock2458]

Best EC album by far.

[@simfaithguitar1]

The Attractions + EC best when mixed together. One of a kind.

[@footstompinleroyscott6892]

These guys are not f ing around. Kicking Biting Vicious Tight and Fun

[@jaygold4124]

brilliant, indeed! thx. elvis rules. what a band, the attractions!

[@drstevie]

Incredible.

[@thomaschalfa2399]

ELVIS in him prime when he took no shyte - was ma main mane - EXELENT TRACK! Thanks

[@jdmannfla]

Of COURSE he's sweaty, Pete's playing No Action at 100mph and is all "Keep up f***ers!"

[@hirepimike]

Bands and sports teams are built through the middle. Case in point, Pete Thomas on drums.

[@lupodelupis3672]

The young punk mr.MacManus is always a hoot!

[@Nonkinsense]

Fabolous still !

[@NotAFanAnymore]

Promises of satisfaction

[@youspoppa]

F*&king brilliant. Great performance, great sound. Thanks for posting

[@jasonkingshott2971]

....and a great man and band!

[@thewkovacs316]

angry elvis was always the best elvis

[@celticsooner5372]

Oh hell yes.

[@whatsuphotdog]

I wish this was released on DVD

[@oppothumbs1]

Not a great version, but one of the greatest songs ever written. Genius.

[@jackchadderton6263]

Brilliant drumming! Pete Thomas’ biggest influence was Mitch Mitchell.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

I think Pete got better with age.

[@supermetalrockmetal]

FUCKIN EXCELLENT

[@gaijin134]

Trippy Chelsea

[@MemphianSounds]

Anyone know what keyboard Steve Nieve is playing on top of the Vox Continental?

[@brianallancobb]

Can somebody please post this louder? It's just a whisper to this aging punker.

[@atomaalatonal]

costello in his looking like woodyallen/petetownsend era^^.pretty damn cool , wasnt it?

[@muttilo]

@Evinruderascal Dude It ws included on the Box Set mid 90's GOTTA GET IT !! Lots of Stage Banter that should jog your memory

[@CatFashions]

hes sweaty :o

[@avatar2005]

Maybe it's because he's playing in a tv studio under the hot lights?

[@Dunkaroos248]

...or lots of drugs, at least that's what I want to believe