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Tag Archives: Elvis Costello
“More Than This / There Is Nothing”: Bill Murray in Lost in Translation for Sofia Coppola Month
This piece originally appeared on Jeremy Richey’s awesome blog Moon in the Gutter, as part of his “Sofia Coppola Month” back in May 2013. He had guest writers take on all number of topics, and I wrote about Bill Murray … Continue reading
“Was it a millionaire who said, ‘Imagine no possessions’?” — Elvis Costello
It’s his birthday today. Yes. It was a millionaire who spouted that line. And I love that millionaire, don’t get me wrong, but I do not love the lyrics of that beloved song. I saw Elvis Costello in concert three … Continue reading
Music Shuffle for a New Era
If you follow me elsewhere, you know there have been huge changes in my life in the last 4 or 5 months. Changes tragic and changes new. I have moved. I now live by the ocean in a house surrounded … Continue reading
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Tagged Alanis Morissette, Bleu, Bo Diddley, Brendan Benson, Britney Spears, Carl Perkins, ELO, Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, Eminem, Everclear, Gene Vincent, Glee, Green Day, Indigo Girls, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Liz Phair, Madonna, Mike Viola, Pat McCurdy, Pink, Prince, shuffle, Waylon Jennings
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Music Monday: BUDWEISER!!!!!, by Brendan O’Malley
My talented brother Brendan O’Malley is an amazing writer and actor. He’s wonderful in the recent You & Me, directed by Alexander Baack. (I interviewed Baack about the film here.) His most recent gig was story editor/writer on the hit … Continue reading
50 Best Albums, by Brendan O’Malley, #40. Elvis Costello, King of America
My talented brother Brendan O’Malley is an amazing writer and actor. He’s wonderful in the recent You & Me, directed by Alexander Baack. (I interviewed Baack about the film here.) His most recent gig was story editor/writer on the hit … Continue reading
Autumnal iPod Shuffle
Been a while since I’ve done one of these. I am working 3, 4 jobs and my writing career has morphed into a semi-regular schedule of work – expected and unexpected – but I will NEVER give up this blog. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Hamilton, Bob Dylan, Brenda Lee, Carl Perkins, Charlie Rich, Chuck Berry, ELO, Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, Eminem, Foo Fighters, Frank Sinatra, Glee, Green Day, Huey Lewis, Indigo Girls, Jerry Lee Lewis, Liz Phair, Marilyn Monroe, Mike Viola, Robbie Williams, Sam Cooke, shuffle, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Waylon Jennings
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Two Obsessives: Pat McCurdy and I Discuss Elvis
Pat McCurdy and I go way WAY back. He’s a brilliant songwriter and performer in the Milwaukee/Chicago area. I first saw him play in Chicago. (Well, actually, this isn’t true. I first saw him when I was 12 or 13 … Continue reading
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Tagged Chuck Berry, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, friends, Lester Bangs, Little Richard, Sam Phillips, The Beatles
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