Jonathan Ross: Elvis Costello: Alison

Acoustic version of Alison from the Jonathan Ross Show - Elvis just happens to bring his guitar o the interview. As ever with a Jonathan Ross interview-how come no-one punches him?

[@gibby6904]

When My Aim is True first came out I had stopped by a friend's house and he said "You Have To Hear This!".....we listened to the whole thing and I was an instant E.C. fan.....I was stunned......im still a huge fan and own over 30 of his albums.....

[@cedarshoals529]

I just walked in the open stage door at an Elvis Costello concert once. After I had been standing there for 20 mins a security guard bopped over and asked "are you supposed to be here?" I said no but im just enjoying the concert. He just said ok but don't cause any problems. I watched the whole concert.

[@ga0425]

@Cedar Shoals Rad!

[@simonrussell1944]

What a voice, I saw him at the South Bank in London in a show a few days after Johnny Cash died. For the encore he came on without the band, acoustic guitar, no amplification or mic and sang 'I still miss someone' under a single spotlight, his powerful voice carrying around the theatre...THE live show moment of my life, not a dry eye in the house.

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing that memory.

[@brenmclean]

A classic song can be played without a band. Awesome!

[@redwagon4632]

It's clear Elvis can reproduce his beautiful sound in any setting. Love that voice.

[@danneumann3274]

So You dont think he was lip syncing then?

[@allisonthecat]

I love Mr Elvis Costello he's so cool. I once saw him live with my father and aunt. I'm blessed to be named after his song, and when he started playing Alison I started to cry and get emotional. It was such an amazing feeling to hear this cool man playing a favorite song of my parents I was name after.

[@integral]

+Allison Burke That is very cool, to be named after such a wonderful song.

[@coldhottairrballoonz]

+Allison Burke I'm named after this song too!

[@jakejeffys6707]

They seemed to misspell your name then...

[@allisonthecat]

Well it's the English spelling. Although some spell it with a y too Alyson lol. My father is a newspaper reporter he wanted it spelled "the correct way."

[@pretorious700]

Allison Burke ...your comment actually gave me some tears.

[@benparmer1612]

WOW what a brilliant performance. Probably one of THE most underrated Singer/songwriters to come out of the UK!!

[@michaeljaymurdock8421]

i wouldnt say underrated, but definetely underappreciated

[@paulanthony5274]

I think his changes in musical style might have something to do with it. I bought Armed forces and had singled off his other album before that but then he brought out - Get Happy, and I played it once then didn't bother again I didn't like it because it wasn't the same as the others. To appeal to other people must be hard when you change like that.

[@jackominty3633]

@@michaeljaymurdock8421 I disagree, he is highly rated and highly appreciated. A national treasure, in fact.

[@larrymm1963]

Elvis has more to his songwriting than meets the eye and ears

[@ROCKINGMAN]

Love Elvis Costellos singing style and phrasing. Love the way he says 'impressed'. Great song Alison.

[@lindagrant9063]

Christ almighty.... what a voice.. velvet

[@chrishaswell5957]

The greatest, simple as that

[@sirtrevor10]

I met Jonathan Ross, a very funny man and a true gentleman. And I spoke to all three .......Elvis is a genuine legend, he really is.

[@alex_w_j]

Saw him live best concert I’ve been to

[@malcolmbrewer]

I love this song...

[@okrajoe]

What a voice!

[@IETCHX69]

I know it sounds easy , but it is easier to hear , than it is to play ...

[@philg2281]

Great to hear from elvis, he's a fantastic performer true professional he ownes his craft.. I was lucky to get to see him live back in day good times 🙏

[@rowdyhoo]

Awesome song. Love his voice.

[@jefferylord3068]

the real elvis! im 46 when i was in high school i could not tell you 3 other people in the school who knew who costello was, hidden treasure great songsmith.

[@russellbrown1068]

I do love that song

[@paulineson4876]

Sheer class.

[@janfast4712]

EC what a genius.

[@lindagrant9063]

pure perfection ,,

[@Charlton1]

just incredible

[@markmeadows3485]

I sent a text to a girl called Allison saying my aim is true she replied exactly what is your aim I explained about the song we ate now best pals.I think of her every time I hear this song.

[@michaeljoshuamcblain2727]

brilliant version of a brilliant record

[@MickMould1]

Wow, wish i could sing like that, so awesome

[@thomashaskell1884]

Great Interview !!

[@biometrix1000]

WOW Declan...brilliant

[@markneal3445]

Super Talent!!!!

[@allisonfionanightingale9241]

Love this song. My first proper boyfriend introduced me to it when I was 17...he said the words applied to me when we split up. My name is Allison. Love Elvis Costello's music ever since ❤

[@jimmasters2374]

Allways Elvis...Allways come back to this Elvis....

[@mikecarpenter3819]

That was a great version!

[@donnacarroll7615]

BRAVO!!

[@kennethmunro7480]

How good is elvis 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@eaccristo]

I love him

[@jacquelinecrichton7397]

Christ, freezing cold in Scotland. Declan Macmanus changed my life forever at age of 14

[@backgammoncanada]

The Americans have THEIR ELVIS and the UK has this man! 🤩

[@Liquid_dreams-]

What a time to be alive

[@donnacarroll7615]

He is a Master!!

[@wideyxyz2271]

47 lol....taking the piss Elvis you we're 57 when this aired you naughty boy! lol.....Great bloke....superb musician and song writer!

[@katsspace4688]

Lol

[@EverGreen1888]

this is GOLD

[@kevincosgrove948]

I’d love to see Elvis co-write tunes with Neil Finn

[@UBZUKki]

Awesome

[@michelletanner8790]

cool guy huge talent!

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Clearly an exceptionally intelligent man, Elvis, unlike the creepy mr Ross.

[@justme_66]

He's talented and a little creepy too, do your homework! Just kidding...

[@karendegenerous600]

They are both brilliant at their chosen professions.

[@freemandiaz5123]

I had to sing along...loudly!

[@jonathandavies7462]

Still my favorite song of all time (even after all these years) falls into the category of "Sing along with the kids in the car, despite the rather inappropriate lyrics "

[@alamo3955]

Look at how Elvis strokes his guitar . Like it's his pet !

[@OurFantasyLife]

I'm pretty sure Alison is Rossy's favourite song, he makes Elvis play it literally every time he's on the show lol

[@av2827]

I have Elvis Costello to thank for my name being ‘Alison(with one l’)✌🏼

[@darrendeese9859]

KZbin "Darren Deese Allison" It's a new song called "Allison"

[@Richardbriggsphoto]

Van Gogh with a Guitar for a brush!

[@stevewynnearts]

Greats

[@rlawing2]

Great songwriting

[@victoriagrove5344]

I am a big fan from the first album on

[@ricklopez2314]

Casually going through chord patterns during the interview...

[@michaelreed1557]

Fuck off

[@cozener845]

Elvis handles Wossie's crappy saucy seaside postcard interviewing technique very nicely.

[@keithfraser9705]

He should have told him to fuck off tbh

[@tibbar1000]

You write well; good comment.

[@nottheguardian7955]

Someone said that poetry is strong emotion recollected in tranquility. That's a song that sounds like that. It's like Joan Armatrading's "Love and Affection" or Terence Trent D'arby's "Holding on to you".

[@craigross341]

I've only just realised the play on words. "Aim". My aim - my intention, purpose, goal - it true.

[@gordonm.7387]

Someone's scratching at the window, I wonder who is it?

[@chrisst8922]

There's only one other songwriter that might have been likely to come on TV with a Gibson J160E and sing a song as good as that.

[@rkl17]

As an American, and a fan of Elvis, this announcer is a bit much....... Elvis handled him quite well.

[@toperic02]

Jonathan Ross was often far worse than that.

[@joeseph370]

'playing for myself?'........lol

[@peterearle6519]

Sorry, Elvis' TV show was called Spectacle not Spotlight....

[@bmorebob6624]

The thing is one of the best part of this song is the opening guitar riff which he never plays anymore and it drives me crazy. I’m guessing he didn’t write the riff? I don’t get it

[@user-nz5jw2yn6c]

Ah jeezez, loven up here in Canada eh,now that we gots the internets eh.far out

[@aAsShHtTo0nN]

The others is one of those that scares me every time.

[@caramullen9186]

:)

[@ocean686]

bono gravy train

[@Tinto4]

Kind of stuff that makes you sit back and think....ok...maybe there's hope for these humans...

[@mikehuffman5460]

wish i'd written that

[@allyoursphotography1]

Costello born in 54, do the maths

[@dutezore]

My Aim is True

[@markspitzok3064]

Ya know, probably as close a version of when he wrote that tune, at about 3am after he seen his X-girlfriend on a date with another guy... That emotionan is what makes this song so important

[@tc1817]

He claims he wrote it about a checkout girl who was beautiful but appeared worn down by the world.

[@oldnwise8123]

Crass comments from Woss. Elvis a gentleman

[@RonaldPaulvanDam]

Years later Elvis Costello would do "Alison" on Jonathan Ross's show again! But then on Elvis Presley's guitar. With inlay of mother of pearl instead of this cheap sticker.

[@sirtinycreep]

47? I thought he was 61.

[@hankhopeless9062]

I once saw Elvis Costello described as on of the worlds best " non-singers" in a Rock n roll dictionary, - I respectfully disagree

[@alexlackner1945]

Yeah it's funny that many people think that - i love his timbre and that natural vibrato (or tremolo?) is amazing

[@randallpetersen9164]

5:02 Trust me, and you're welcome.

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

47, lol. what is this 15 years ago?

[@donriley3349]

how can you NOT like a guy like Elvis Costello who pass as a Biddy Holly look alike (with those coca=-cola=bottom thick glasses!)...has the same first name as the Kin g of Rock and Roll; and whose last name3s is the3 same as the old Ame3rican great comedy ye3am, Abbott and3 Costello? O:h, and also a brilliant songwriter and musician?

[@johncater4854]

Jonathan Ross. Shut up. Elvis thank you for the music.

[@user-iu2sb4yt9c]

5:03 ALISON

[@stuartdonaldson1]

I wish Ross would take a valium or two and calm down

[@morningstarsr71]

haha, im not gay, but when he sings, he is so sexy...

[@MrMarklester123]

woss is a rude tosser , elvis done well with the minge,,

[@IETCHX69]

I am Canadian . I love how you guys run the sass .

[@Chimpdecheese]

Is it just me or is Ross the worst interviewer ever?

[@BelovedChatter]

I have no clue how anyone could ever listen to him. He’s doing a bizarre monologue sitting next to an amazingly interesting person.

[@imnotgayyy8489]

Jeffery Gardner he is my hero

[@thewomble1509]

No, it's not you . Ross is a legend in his own lunchtime. Utter twat.

[@vaughnsalem]

The interviewer should lay back ,,he is asking way too fast ,,give respect to your guest .Maybe it's a Brit way of talking,but he is coming on quick.

[@loontil]

Cliff woulda dug that strippagram...

[@peterearle6519]

Such a pity that Jonathan Ross gets to interview interesting and talented guests but demeans the whole process with his infantile questions. How has he kept this unwatchable show going for so long? By contrast, Elvis has pure talent, is intelligent and empathetic. ITV could do worse than replace the inept Ross with Elvis...check out his 'Spotlight' shows for Canadian TV for a real treat.

[@Dr.M.VincentCurley]

OMG, look at the distance the strings are off the fret line.. Elvis, send me your guitar and I'll fix it so your fingers don't have to manifest such an egregious effort!

[@kierannee528]

Guys been playing guitar since he was like 10 I think he knows how he likes his action. He's more into his guitar than people realise

[@itkapatanka]

I'm amazed that Ross has been given a job on TV all these years, guess I don't get it, like I never got Saville.

[@aclassmedicine3306]

No longer under rated, he stopped worrying about the top 40 very early in his career, but not the music!

[@vKarl71]

This is a textbook example of bad interviewing.

[@drexlspivey5828]

vKarl71 He's a terrible interviewer, he interviewed Depeche Mode, one of the most successful bands of all time, and over 50% of the interview was asking about a piercing between the singers arse and nut sack. Banal as fuck.

[@TheHackman44]

5.05 START OF SONG

[@cleawox]

Doesn't need the guitar

[@nblackmore]

why does Jon have to talk so fast? Slow down man and think about what you're thinking before you speak.

[@armadillotoe]

I see talk show hosts are obnoxious in the UK just like the US. To avoid sitting through the annoying crap, the song begins at 5:00 or so.

[@SomeHardCandy]

need to microphone guitar

[@mitchmichaelcoburn1577]

Only a narcissist would have Elvis' guitar and play his own song on it.

[@Suteruni]

too much talk and not enough music !