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.....

[@85geoffm]

My Aim Is True, as well as This Year's Model, are so fucking good. Basically perfect albums because you don't want to skip a single song. As an IMMENSE Pink Floyd fan, those albums are up there with The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, etc. Those EC records are that good.

[@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!

[@85geoffm]

That's so badass.

[@vincepryschuk6019]

Got to watch from the wings. Pretty cool

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@backgammoncanada]

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

[@chrishaswell5957]

The greatest, simple as that

[@Madkid73]

Amen

[@benparmer1612]

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

[@michaeljaymurdock]

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]

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

[@paulineson4876]

Sheer class.

[@tommurray8992]

Elvis Costello is a super talent never fully recognized for his genius. Brilliant tunes with intelligent lyrics. Different than the other Elvis. He's in the league of David Bowie: Misunderstood Genius with brilliant music reaching beyond any category. Hail to Elvis Costello. Love ya dude. Tom Murray

[@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?

[@tfolger1305]

DAMN! He sounds fantastic!

[@ROCKINGMAN]

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

[@alex_w_j]

Saw him live best concert I’ve been to

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@EverGreen1888]

this is GOLD

[@larrymm1963]

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

[@lindagrant9063]

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

[@thomashaskell1884]

Great Interview !!

[@MickMould1]

Wow, wish i could sing like that, so awesome

[@michaeljoshuamcblain2727]

brilliant version of a brilliant record

[@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 ❤

[@markneal3445]

Super Talent!!!!

[@lindagrant9063]

pure perfection ,,

[@mikecarpenter3819]

That was a great version!

[@Charlton1]

just incredible

[@russellbrown1068]

I do love that song

[@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

[@Liquid_dreams-]

What a time to be alive

[@jimmasters2374]

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

[@kennethmunro7480]

How good is elvis 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@janfast4712]

EC what a genius.

[@donnacarroll7615]

BRAVO!!

[@biometrix1000]

WOW Declan...brilliant

[@donnacarroll7615]

He is a Master!!

[@jacquelinecrichton7397]

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

[@vernongoodey5096]

Best Actor ever on Frasier, busking in Cafe Nervosa

[@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.

[@eaccristo]

I love him

[@michelletanner8790]

cool guy huge talent!

[@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

[@freemandiaz5123]

I had to sing along...loudly!

[@UBZUKki]

Awesome

[@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"

[@victoriagrove5344]

I am a big fan from the first album on

[@kevincosgrove948]

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

[@alamo3955]

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

[@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 "

[@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.

[@craigross341]

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

[@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".

[@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.

[@rlawing2]

Great songwriting

[@stevewynnearts]

Greats

[@gordonm.7387]

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

[@Richardbriggsphoto]

Van Gogh with a Guitar for a brush!

[@ricklopez2314]

Casually going through chord patterns during the interview...

[@michaelreed1557]

Fuck off

[@peterearle6519]

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

[@hankhopeless9062]

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

[@al1976-v7m]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@IreneTimmy]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@mikehuffman5460]

wish i'd written that

[@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.

[@aAsShHtTo0nN]

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

[@randallpetersen9164]

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

[@davidattwell2574]

Cliff richard 😮😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@Tinto4]

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

[@johncater4854]

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

[@ram0166]

That’s an ABBA song

[@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.

[@タイ料理探偵エンディ]

5:03 ALISON

[@ocean686]

bono gravy train

[@dutezore]

My Aim is True

[@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?

[@ocnlltgic]

And Elvis did McCartney... Penny Lane in the White House... that is a bit extravagant

[@sirtinycreep]

47? I thought he was 61.

[@joeseph370]

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

[@oldnwise8123]

Crass comments from Woss. Elvis a gentleman

[@aclassmedicine3306]

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

[@allyoursphotography1]

Costello born in 54, do the maths

[@morningstarsr71]

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

[@stuartdonaldson1]

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

[@MrMarklester123]

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

[@IETCHX69]

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

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

47, lol. what is this 15 years ago?

[@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.

[@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.

[@loontil]

Cliff woulda dug that strippagram...

[@nblackmore]

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

[@pongo1128]

:)

[@cleawox]

Doesn't need the guitar

[@TheHackman44]

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