NIKE Offered Legend a FORTUNE To Use His Classic Hit..Now HE REGRETS His Decision!-Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the song with the Greatest Lyrics from the Rock Era?

[@Sweet--Richard.4981]

One Way or Another. Blondie

[@TerrickTerran]

American Pie.

[@christineml1476]

Nine Inch Nails "Hurt"

[@freezer8530]

I'll nominate ... "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" (Lennon & McCartney).

[@catherine6653]

Heart Of The Matter. Don Henley. Dirty Laundry also.

[@johnathansaegal3156]

19:05 ... this is what I love about your interviews, Adam. The exact thing Costello was grateful for; you didn't ask the cookie-cutter questions and you had a real conversation about his work. I think he was absolutely sincere when he said he enjoyed talking with you and you turned it into a conversation instead of a series of worn-out same old questions. That was a great compliment he gave you. You should hold that compliment in high regard. I wish your dad was here to hear Elvis say that to you.

[@PunkRockPete]

Great interview. Elvis Costello is one of the greatest lyricists in RocknRoll history

[@lawrenceperson3043]

"She's filing her nails while they're dragging the lake" is one of the greatest lyrics of all time.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree!

[@Madkid73]

Bang on.

[@keithwhite8056]

My favorite, "I ain't no deep theologer, no PhD psychologer, I'm making all this shit up as I go." Admittedly, it is a country lyric!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s so clever!

[@SgtMjr]

It reads like a screenplay.

[@Bob3519]

His wife is the super talented and beautiful Diana Krall. I’ve enjoyed his music since the 70’s. Great interview. Thank you Adam.

[@jerrymcdaniel4539]

I did not know he as married to her. She is a good jazz musician.

[@koobs4549]

Somehow, I saw Diana Krall, but my brain read Allison Krauss & for a brief moment, I was very confused 😂

[@jamespiekarski4301]

Elvis Costello, one of the most overlooked, underappreciated songwriters of his time.

[@jimmykincaid-rh6xv]

Every time I see Elvis in concert, "Watching the Detectives " is a highlight.

[@OlliGarch]

I love that song.

[@imaspoon4522]

Thank you! A long time ago I asked for Elvis, but I never thought you'd interview him!

[@sariahut1]

Elvis Costello is amazing! Watching the Detectives is an absolute classic. Thank you for this fantastic interview. You’re absolutely correct, he’s truly a class act.

[@christineml1476]

I always loved Elvis' look - the flood pants were a great touch. Us nerds appreciated his style.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen!

[@cannonball666]

I always thought his look was a takeoff of Buddy Holley

[@georgedolen1486]

Saw Elvis Costello on SNL in 1977 and I bought the album "My Aim is True" the next day. My favorite Elvis Costello song is "Beyond Belief" from the "Imperial Bedroom" album, it's a lyrical masterpiece.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Cool!

[@SatansSimgma]

Best part of that record is the part right after the last song when the needle hits the paper-skreeeetch

[@BladeStar-uq6xe]

I'm one of the fortunate ones that has the first 5 seasons of SNL on DVD, so I can watch his somewhat controversial SNL appearance. I remember when I first heard Veronica I thought it was a tragic tale of Veronica Lodge of the Archie's so I was totally in left field! I was in the Twilight Zone. Didn't know him then. 😃😄😁😆🤠😎😀

[@paulellsworth4007]

My favorite song too

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

I remember meeting Elvis Costello in the 80's When he released Every day I Write the Book!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Great song!

[@FredGroenke55]

Yes it is!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love that song.

[@ckatheman]

One of favorites by him

[@waynevia6976]

Elvis Costello is great.

[@ProfessorofRock]

He's such a legend!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He is.

[@elizabethp2395]

I don't know about Greatest Lyrics of all time, but... my favorite lyriCIST has not changed since I was 16 years old: Elvis Costello. THANK YOU for this masterpiece of an interview, Professor!

[@martineldritch]

Met him in a supermarket in LA a dozen years ago. He was looking at some canned soups and I was looking at some canned soups. He looked at me like I just bumped him out of some reverie and walked away; before I could even ask him if the Brits were into New England clam chowder..maybe just as well..Rock on Elvis 😂🥣🎶

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha! Great story!

[@Whisper_292]

This cracked me up!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Hahahaha!

[@deantoso5376]

I have never been a big Elvis Costello fan. So, I do not have a ton of knowledge about him. Thanks for the amazing interview to help me rectify that error. Now, if it could have been even longer?!

[@fjcrod]

A true legend. He's one of the reasons that rock n roll flourished once more, after it had been almost supplanted by the Disco movement.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Agreed!

[@fjcrod]

@ProfessorofRock and speaking of legends, I'll be attending Bruce Springsteen's concert tonight. Another one of rock's driving forces in the late 70s

[@e-handle9634]

My Aim... L P. On the G.O.A.T. List, pushing 50 yrs now 🕺⚡

[@JismIsm-en4kz]

I hear ya

[@TerrickTerran]

Elvis is in the building. Keep up these great guests, Prof and the awesome t-shirts.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Terrick!

[@marksmorphs]

What Elvis said at the end there... Truly a class act and living up to that ELVIS moniker for sure as a legend.

[@bobbest8627]

When I was 20 years old, I bought Elvis Costello‘s first album. My name is true before I heard it based on an article I read about this sensational, new young artist. Then I played it to death… all my college buddies would come over we would drink and sing along. Every song on that album was great… We were amazed. Very fond memories.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@garygluck9858]

This was exactly my experience, as well

[@bobbest8627]

@ and prof… Elvis validated you as a great interviewer. That is big! One step away from Macca.

[@marktait2371]

my friends older brother bought the record we were like middle school listened to a bunch of times

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

Was in my first year of college, commuting in the early morning on the Orange County freeways, when Watching The Detectives came on. It was so unique and revolutionary. Huge influence.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

Fantastic interview! Elvis went deep on his song writing technique and style. He is definitely one of my favorite song writers. I need to get myself an early Christmas gift with this box set. I wore out Armed Forces and My Aim is True albums in the early eighties. No one else like him

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

@@MyName-pl7zn I am not a fan of this particular Elvis. An early present to yourself is nice.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I should get it too! Elvis is super cool.

[@James-Dines-Tech-Warrior]

I have loved Elvis since my teen years, circa 1983-1987. I have always referred to him, since my first exposure to his music, as "The Real Elvis." Sir Costello is indeed a true genius, and an awesome man!

[@williamgaines9784]

An intersting insight. He wanted the songs to be individual to each listener rather than be associated with a particular product or thing, then realizing that it would not change that individuality if eventually associated. Choosing art over ca$h is the artists prerogative, but that dough, sometimes, gives the artist room to breathe.

[@Stoneylfm]

Love Elvis Costello! Every single song on the album My Aim Is True is excellent

[@ericryden4273]

Fantastic interview, saw in in Detroit back in 95 or 96. One of my top 5 concerts I ever got to see

[@shawnmcvey7789]

I met Elvis Costello going back to his hotel after his show when I was a teenager. He was incredibly nice, and spoke to my friend and I for probably 10 minutes. It was the River in Riverse tour (early 2000s) and he was just shocked it wasn't our first show. The really impressive thing was that he asked all the questions. Near the end of the conversation, another teenager ran up awkwardly accosted him asking to have his copy of This Years Model signed in the loudest possible manner. EC chuckled, signed the album, then turned back to us and asked us and offered to sign the tickets for the show. My friend, who I was in a band with, then tried to give him his ipod because it had a demo we recored. EC said he could not in good faith take an iPod from someone that already paid to see his show😂 Total class act. Oh, and he has an insane run of amazing albums.

That's awesome!

[@jimflores9098]

Great story, thanks for posting!

[@thetitleisours1]

Looking forward to this one. I do not know much about Elvis Costello

[@Whisper_292]

He's brilliant, and his music is a bit quirky.

[@williambarry8015]

Radio Radio is a good song.

[@thetitleisours1]

@@Whisper_292 Thanks Whisper. Will need to check it out!

[@thetitleisours1]

@@williambarry8015 Thanks. I will listen to that

[@rogertemple7193]

At first I really didn't like Elvis Costello but eventually I started getting into his music and now I'm a fan of his especially with Watching the Detectives. This was a great interview with him and hearing about his working with Paul McCartney another awesome episode and have a great Wednesday Professor. 🎶🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁🎶

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

@@rogertemple7193 I still not a fan.

[@SpeedbirdHeavy]

​@AnnaTrail-xp8pr ditto. Can't quite get it. I did like 'New Amsterdam' but that's about it.

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

@@SpeedbirdHeavy We'd be boring if we all liked the same thing what makes us individuals.

[@SpeedbirdHeavy]

@AnnaTrail-xp8pr indeed, I would never criticise anyone for liking what I don't like!

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

@@SpeedbirdHeavy I try to be opened minded. World would be a better place if everyone did but I do admit I can go off the tracks at times.

[@johnmckeown9075]

I was 12 years old and went into a local record shop in Birmingham UK and asked for a song called 'Alabazami'. Yes the guy knew the song I wanted 'Olivers Army' and the journey began! Love Elvis Costello.

[@catherine6653]

I am glad Elvis is making the box set available on the CD format. It keeps the price affordable, and large song collection is easier to store. I don't want the CD format to go away.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Cool! Thanks Catherine!

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

@@catherine6653 I not a fan of this particular Elvis. I like the CDS.

[@catherine6653]

@AnnaTrail-xp8pr I understand. We have to be wise when spending money.

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

@catherine6653 I spend more on the animals than myself. Hoping now that the election is over prices come down.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yup.

[@johnathansaegal3156]

I have mad respect for Elvis Costello, it is beyond our solar system. He has such a unique sound - simple but complex, seemingly shallow until you really pay attention and then he's as deep as the Mariana Trench. ... and how he kicked back on the sofa as a recurring cameo on "Two and a Half Men".

[@georgemathie8123]

Flowers in the dirt is a fantastic Paul McCartney album and when you got Elvis Costello contributing a few songs with the legend himself you get some amazing music and this is why I'm such a McCartney fan is Paul always collaborated with these modern artists and songwriters and he always welcomed their input and musical influences and whether it worked or not it gave Paul a fresh new musical Avenue to explore

[@scottthomson5272]

One of my first jobs in Los Angeles back in the late 80’s was at a music video production company (I was an 18 year old kid). One of the videos the company promoted was Veronica. I came from a die hard metal head background in Tempe Arizona, so I’d robbed myself up until that point of a broader view of the music that was out there. Veronica cracked that wall for me. The way that Costello’s voice could be heard on top of the playback in the video gave it a purity, a true intimacy that really opened my eyes to his genius. I love this channel for bringing back so many memories that are attached to music for me. Keep it up

[@Engage1987]

Put this one on your resume reel! I think this was your best work, Professor. Elvis is my favorite , and it really was good open-ended conversation. And, hey! The man himself gave you a rave review! Great work!

[@bobniehaus5053]

Elvis Costello was the true king. He was my go to for years. Early Punk and he had the snarl for it! Only impressed me more when he got into other genres. So many great songs!!!! How could anyone not crank it up for Pump it up!!

[@stephenbrown4211]

Wow the other Elvis👍. So good to see him on PoF I can’t stand up for falling down. I’ll get my coat……

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha!

[@WolfRun59]

The first time I heard Elvis, the Angry Young Man blew my mind. I’m Not Angry, Red Shoes, Allison, and Watching The Detectives. Magical.

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Elvis Costello was my cousin’s favorite musician for many years. I was really late to the party and have great respect for him today. 🖖🏼

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@joanghassemi4614]

I'll never forget seeing him on David Letterman performing "So Like Candy" on my crappy TV while in college. Everything changed for me and I had to dig in to his whole catalog. "Shipbuilding" and "Man out of time" are just crushing with emotion. I've had the pleasure of seeing him live several times and he never disappoints. Thanks for this amazing interview! It's a big one!

[@Madkid73]

Agreed. One of the greatest songwriters and lyricists ever.

[@tweetscotchy1093]

Brilliant songs and brilliant interview. I love Elvis!

[@flavellinator]

Right there with The Cars, Blondie, and Cheap Trick, Costello's a true innovator of the late 70s music that forged its way as a frontrunner into the new wave scene of the 80s....

[@Code.Name.V]

...The perfect Elvis Costello synopsis!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen! Thanks Flave!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Agreed!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

And he doesn’t get enough credit.

[@johnthrasher8146]

Terrific segment and interview! Thanks for the deep dive with Elvis!!

[@maxthepupp]

No joke - I've been listening to Elvis and this box the last few days! Always a huge fan and the first artist when asked what my favorite album is has literally, like, 6! Imperial Bedroom is a masterpiece for sure. Absolute masterpiece!

[@ghost_in_the_city5015]

So cool, awesome episode- I had been a fan of Elvis Costello during the late 80s & early 90s and finally saw him live in Kansas City last January. On a side note- I also liked the recent episode regarding Elvis Costello's involvement with Squeeze's "Tempted".

[@gregwasserman2635]

The legendary lost song has been found! The band is FEX and the song is "Subways of Your Mind".

[@ProfessorofRock]

Gonna do a follow up to cover this!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I would love to see him do a follow up on this song!

[@veronicagee4335]

Love him! I discovered his music when my older brother brought home his This Years Model album. I was hooked!

[@OffRampTourist]

Thrilled to learn of his appreciation for John Prine. Two favorites.

[@mitchellbaker9434]

Have always been a big fan, clear back to those “punky Buddy Holly” days when on Stiff , on an album along with Nick Lowe, Ian Dury, and Wreckless Eric, etc.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Cool!

[@marktait2371]

yes i have a stiffs live vinly with all those guys

[@bjs301]

Total genius! I bought My Aim is True in college, and it's still one of my favorite albums 45 years later.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Rock on!

[@Heene1028]

“Get Happy” still (after 40+ years) is still in my top 5 albums of all time💕🙋🏻‍♀️🙏🎉🩵🦋🌞 OMG!!! I just realized I had a dream this morning… Elvis singing with Dancing 💃 girls… but… an Elvis on an LSD trip…. Oh Man!! It was Elvis Presley on Acid!!! It was…. Elvis Costello!!!

[@EZ-kn8ky]

My Aim is True, This Year's Model, Armed Forces and Get Happy were all awesome albums. What a start to a career!

[@warrenny]

Wonderful interview. Brilliant guy. I honestly find his music boring but his talent is undeniable

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@ldolphin34]

I became an Elvis Costello fan as soon as I heard him and the Attractions attack What's So Funny about Peace, Love, and Understanding. Whenever Elvis just lets it go, I become attracted to him. He's already one of the most authentic songwriters ever, so when it becomes snarling and devil may care, he is as close to cutting the bone as anybody ever gets.

[@sweiland75]

Elvis's background is making me feel high.

[@austintrousdale2397]

Congratulations on this interview, Adam! 💯 As they say in “the biz,” good get!

[@jimflores9098]

Have seen him twice...amazing both times.

[@neonnews-newlondoncounty2617]

Seen him live. Great song writer. Awesome vocal harmonies. Bought Armed Forces when it came out. Green Shirt!!

[@bunnyluvdesigns9476]

My favorite musical artist. Thank you.

[@DanieVargas]

I love Elvis Costello, the epitome of Geek or Nerd Rock.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha! For sure.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He truly is the nerd we all need.

[@OlliGarch]

I love Elvis Costello. Definitely a legend.

[@danagauruder7239]

You are correct that he is one of the all-time greatest lyricists. I remember buying a collection of his videos and playing it over and over. The videos were mostly awful but the songs were incredible. He should have had a bunch of top 20 hits if the Top 40 stations at that time would have embraced him. Watching The Detectives is one of my top 20 songs of all-time, the way it builds and builds up to "it only took my little fingers to blow you away" line.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yup, I agree.

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

I recently saw him on Frasier

[@ProfessorofRock]

What episode?

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

​@@ProfessorofRockSeason 10 Farewell Nervousa!

[@stevenator0281]

Patti Smith, Costello, Talking Heads (just to name a few) rescued me from the abomination of disco in the 1970's. "Pump it Up" is still my go-to song to get me motivated. I saw Elvis when I was in grad school at Leeds and then a number of years later in Washington DC with Blondie. I owe you, Dec! You made my life better!

[@marktait2371]

pump it up was on our local radio sunday always a good one for driving mate there is a photo here of leeds town hall and high street bramley 1909 where lady here late husband was fromtown hall photo 80s also gate from a famous church here heads swamp.was on sunday also alt rock retro show and blondie telephone dj explained is a cover song forget band

[@joermnyc]

PBS's investigative series "The History Detectives" used this song for it's theme music, and it just made digging into history that much cooler! (Plus they were the ones that found Bob Dylan's missing Strat from when he "went electric" at the Newport Festival!)

[@RightHandShot]

The SNL appearance was legendary, love his music.

[@CowGirlKat8691]

Always a great listen! Was on the road earlier but listening now! 🤠

[@PapaSmurf41697]

Veronica is my favorite Elvis Costello song

[@umbertoyltp]

His most exotic and impressive song is For The Stars with Anne Sofie von Otter, a Dutch classical singer❤

[@marsus576]

You just score a hit with this interview Bro, don't lose that man 'cause you make a good chemistry with him and now let see if you can get an encounter with Bob dylan ... That's gonna be great , congratulations !!!

[@jerrymcdaniel4539]

My first exposure to him was the Pump it up video. A classic.

[@charlesavino8826]

He played my college in '78, the show became infamous in that the drunks in the crowd started harassing him about not playing "Allison," as if he wasn't going to close with it. Costello looked at the band, and said, "We're f--ing off this stage!" As they were leaving, Elvis, and the Attractions flipped off the crowd. I loved it!!

[@careful...Icarus]

Good Year for The Roses is one of if not the best of Elvis' songs.

[@samanthashine4506]

Also one of my favorites. Last saw him in Jacksonville, FL in the 200?'s, with the carnival type song wheel: gimmicky a f, but effective in light of his massive catalog of material. First saw him at a tiny club in Philadelphia in 1977, I think, and may have spent the night with the band. I was more likely than not completely fubarred. They were such a hoot and it was great passing out untouched, have never quit loving his music.😊❤😂

[@douglaslangdon9343]

Thank you. Elvis Costello is my favourite songwriter (except for Ray Davies, of course).

[@99thDimension]

Not one of his compositions but EC performed it to perfection " Another good year for the roses".

[@TheRiconegro]

Elvis Costello is in my opinion the greatest songwriter of all time. And the fact that you were able to get a compliment from him for the interview is... well, I'm sure it's not lost on you.

[@wpl8275]

Elvis is a good guy and a talented intelligent musician and songwriter.

[@ericbgordon1575]

It's incredibly interesting. Two days ago, I snapped a selfie and put it in a Facebook story reel to the tune of one of the songs Elvis co-wrote with Sir Paul McCartney, "My Brave Face". It was referring to an attempt on my part to share with people how I was trying to be courageous in the face of the 2024 presidential election. And, that was one of the tamer songs these two collaborated on, when lined up next to "Mistress and Maid".

[@ProfessorofRock]

Cool!

[@justJelene]

That's a good song 🎵

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That’s awesome. Unfortunately the race was won by the orange monster, but at least you kept your head up high for democracy like I did!

[@clarkvaughan]

10:44 Overuse for commercials was a legit concern! The classic case was Carly Simon's 'Anticipation'. A Heinz Ketchup ad completely ruined it. As a kid, I always thought the song was about ketchup. Everytime I hear the song, I SEE THAT AD!

[@jannarkiewicz633]

I shook his hand through a limi window as he left a show at my college. He's looking good.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Cool!

[@HighPlainsDrifter_2024]

Cool I dont get enough Costello in my line ups. 👍🏼😎 Might get that squared away.

[@OptimisticMansion-yl1wq]

My favourite Elvis.

[@Code.Name.V]

Great shirt Professor! I would love to see an interview with Philip Oakey!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Working on it my friend!

[@Code.Name.V]

​@@ProfessorofRockGlad to hear that!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That would be excellent.

[@waynechapman9823]

I’m definitely a fan. I’ve got nine of his albums, including the original “King of America.” “Imperial Bedroom” is my favorite of his. Beautifully produced by Geoff Emerick, who had worked with the Beatles on several of their masterpieces.

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

This is the 2nd best Elvis. Best living Elvis. I like his time with the Melody Makers 💙 Great interview Playboy 👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

THanks!

[@shiroibasketshoes]

The Melody Makers, Ziggy Marley's pals?

[@CasualSpud]

First musically... Presley wasn't a songwriter. Second for a performer... Presley had it.

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

@@constipatedinsincity4424 personally I only like Elvis Presley but that's me.

[@KerriBallenger]

When we got married, my husband sang me up the aisle to “She” from the movie Notting Hill. Of course, that is now my favorite Elvis Costello song.

[@michaelreid5912]

Outstanding…🎉

[@jeffhoyt5661]

What a master craftsman!

[@JismIsm-en4kz]

His debut 'hit' was Hoover Factory - FINALLY a new interview - 1st 5 LP's = Genius; Saw him back in the day live

[@StamfordBridge]

I wore that same tshirt as a teenager in the 80s.

[@shiroibasketshoes]

Hello POR; the great Elvis Costello also did an album with the great Burt Bacharach. When Burt died, I kept hoping you’d do a feature on him. Your description includes “Make sure to pick up Elvis Costello’s brand new box Wet King of America.” The term “Wet King Of America” does make for some interesting mental imagery.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Sorry.

[@shiroibasketshoes]

@@ProfessorofRock Thanks, but no apology is needed on either point. You can still do a Burt Bacharach show in the future. As for the description detail, I was just letting you know it was different from a standard typo that didn't really change a meaning. Have a nice day.

[@shiroibasketshoes]

@@ProfessorofRock P.S: Cool you fixed that typo, thanks!

[@guntherdawg]

If Space ever has a happeh ending withs Ms. So Saucy, I'd say he'd feels like teh Wet King of America. And anywhere elses where samosa sauces are plentifuls!

[@shiroibasketshoes]

@@guntherdawg I'm sure of that, Gunthardt! Her's hoping you and the man-horsie had a happy Wetnesday!

[@Dave-uf8ek]

Good year for the roses fantastic song .

[@rogerdeahl9629]

Good Morning Gang! Whatever happened to Elvis Costello s band "the Attractions"???? Another great episode from The Professor. Hope everyone finds the strength to have a great day. PS -- Great shirt 👕

[@Code.Name.V]

Welcome to today's episode Roger!

[@FredGroenke55]

Good morning, Roger and Code. Have a great Hump Day.

[@marktait2371]

the liner notes of girls girls girls 10 yrs e.c and the attractions they decided to call it a day i have imperial bedroom i think they reunited for that record

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

And why were they named that? Was it because of their attire?

[@VampcatVvvvV]

Have you ever discussed the Almost Blue album? Maybe I'm the only person who bought it 😢 I love it and all his albums. If I had to name the music that most stirred my blood in the post punk new wave era the # 1 spot goes to Elvis Costello. Love hearing about his inspirational artists. Fortunately I got to see him live at the now gone Universal Amphitheater. I am virtually unfamiliar with his work from the 90s as I was living off grid w o stereo or radio. Since then I've been too poor to purchase music or go to concerts. Thank g-d for Spotify.

[@moetrymwm7807]

Turning down Nike back then was the wisest choice. When Jimi Hendrix music was used to sell cars, it was a choice from his estate, not by the artist himself. Which I think would never had happened. Professor of Rock just outdid himself with this great interview. Big ups! Elvis is King!

[@jonhammer7109]

Proff out did himself again in this interview.

[@carlacook5181]

My favorite part of his show is his interviews

[@carlacook5181]

I hate that there are no true jingles writers any more, I would like to buy the world a coke, I would like to be a pepper too, Mc Donal’s is my kind of place, now they bastardize some of the greatest songs in music history to sell everything from feminine hygiene products to kitchen appliances to cars. But I also understand the draw to sell your song for millions of dollars but then young people won’t know the wonderful song unless it is coupled with the product it sells.

[@carlacook5181]

Thanks Adam, thank for the interview.

[@FredGroenke55]

I was dating a girl named Allison when “My Aim Is True” came out and I fell in love with that song and album. With the girl, not so much.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Fred!

[@unrulysimian3897]

King of America IS a great record, Sir. My box-set arrived yesterday. 🎩

[@bentilley5412]

King of America is my favourite EC album, except when it's Blood & Chocolate. Or Mighty Like a Rose. Or North. Or The Delivery Man. Or Get Happy. Or The Boy Named If. Or My Aim Is True. Or...