Wednesday, December 31, 2008

GOODBYE 2008, HELLO ELVIS COSTELLO


Here we are, staring a new year with new hopes, right in the kisser. 2008 was such a bust, that next year already looks like a better year for us, even if we end up in jail or with a bad rash. As for me, I'm waking up on New Year's Day with a new attitude. I'm heading to Nathan's on Coney Island with the best people I know, for a few early morning hot dogs and beer, and then a soul-cleansing dip with the Polar Bears. (unless it's cold out)

Thanks for sticking with me and Burning Wood. I love writing it for you.

Good positive thoughts and nothing but success for all of you in 2009. Hey, there's a snowman in Jackson Square. Anything is possible.

And now, as promised, Burning Wood's really big show.




One of my most treasured pieces of music is Elvis Costello's UK tour-ending performance at Leeds University. The show, from 10/6/82, features the Attractions, a killer 32 song set list that includes many songs from "Imperial Bedroom," a few rarely played gems including a James Brown cover, and a man on fire, Mr. Elvis Costello.


DISCLAIMER


The show is long. It took me a day to upload, but I did it for you. I've broken it into 2 parts, Disc 1 and Disc 2. So, for all you impatient people who scream "COME ON!!!" when you're microwaving popcorn, you may just want to chill. Two separate zip files, each should take 10-20 minutes to download. Maybe less. Click and walk away. You will not be sorry.

Also, this show was mastered from a cassette. It will not sound like a Steely Dan record. BUT, aside from the need for a little bottom, this brilliant 25 year old show, kicks ass!


SETLIST


I GOT YOU
PIDGIN ENGLISH

HAND IN HAND

SHABBY DOLL
WATCH YOUR STEP

BACKSTABBERS>KING HORSE

AND IN EVERY HOME
WATCHING THE DETECTIVES>HELP ME

KID ABOUT IT

TEMPTATION

FROM HEAD TO TOE

TONIGHT THE BOTTLE LET ME DOWN

EVERYDAY I WRITE THE BOOK

YOU BELONG TO ME

NEW LACE SLEEVES

ALISON

BEYOND BELIEF

CLUBLAND

IMPER
IAL BEDROOM
ALL THESE THINGS
I CAN'T STAND UP FOR FALLING DOWN
A GOOD YEAR FOR THE ROSES
WHY DON'T YOU LOVE ME

MAN OUT OF TIME
MYSTERY DANCE

PUMP IT UP

DANGER ZONE

WHAT'S SO FUNNY 'BOUT...PLU

SHIPBUILDING
OLIVER'S ARMY
BIG SISTERS CLOTHES

RADIO RADIO
CLOWNTIME IS OVER


PART ONE

PART TWO

ENJOY!

HAPPY NEW YEAR
!






NEW ORLEANS PICS BY MICHAEL BROZY

5 comments:

cmealha said...

Wow. Looking forward to listening to this one. A lot of my favorite Elvis songs are on hear that I haven;t heard live.

Thanks again and have a Happy New Year

Meanstreets said...

Sal,
Thanks for this & Burning Wood in general, Elvis with Tony Bennett tonight on the Sundance Channel at 9PM....
Right now,
I am reading Michael Munn's Bio on John Wayne
I am watching John Ford's " Long Voyage Home "
I am listen to George Jones's 2008 duets CD
I am drinking a " Otter Creek " pale ale....
To a better 2009........
R
NYC & S. Austin

allen vella said...

Thank you Sal..that is an awesome new year gift! Thanks for all the great writing and tunes..i always enjoy and look forward to the wood. all the best for you and the lovely mrs N...i'm back in astoria on tues..hope we can hook up before new orleans!

Anonymous said...

Looks like a great show...is this not available for downloading anymore?

Sal Nunziato said...

Sorry to say ANON, it is no longer available