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Win Big: Elvis Costello’s Sundance Spectacle

by in Contests, Features, News, Pop, Rock

I have to admit that I was a bit suspect when the Sundance Channel’s Spectacle series was first announced. The show features Elvis Costello interviewing a collection of artists ranging from Elton John to the Police to Lou Reed and others.

Spectacle LogoAs it turns out, the series is quite entertaining. Costello’s own musical experiences give him a unique perspective on the discussions and lead to some entertaining exchanges. To wit, this gem from his interview with the Police:

Elvis Costello: I think that it is well known that all bands go through this moment where it’s a little bit like a couple that are fighting. ‘Are you going to play that, are you?’ [Pause] ‘You happy with that there?’

Stewart Copeland: No, no, no, no. Maybe that’s how it is in your band. We don’t do passive aggressive.

Costello: Is that true?

Sting: We go straight to aggressive.

To celebrate the new series, Twangville is giving you the chance to raid the Sundance swag closet. You get a Keen/Sundance bag, t-shirt, speakers, notebook and Sigg/Sundance Thermos (all pictured below).

Post a comment with your favorite Elvis Costello song to be eligible to win. A winner will be selected at random when the contest ends on Monday, 1/26/09 at midnight ET.**

Sundance Prize Pack


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About the author:  Mild-mannered corporate executive by day, excitable Twangville denizen by night.


  • http://biblauragraphy.wordpress.com Laura

    My favorite is probably “What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding” – but “Blame it on Cain” has been in pretty heavy rotation lately.

  • Amanda

    (I don’t want to go to) Chelsea is my favorite.

  • mick clayton

    watching the detectives..but I dunno whether I’m eligible for the competition …english address..y’see

  • http://twangville greg

    My aim is true my fave from college as my room mate had a girlfriend named Allison.

  • http://www.twangville.com Tom Osborne

    This is up there with some of Twangville’s best givaways. I wish I was eligible ’cause I want that shirt. I’m doubling on Laura’s “…Peace, Love, and Understanding”.

  • JD Lynch

    Radio, Radio!!! Searing, ringing, exact lyrics!

  • Wayne Yerby

    Elvis Costello sure can put out some great tunes. All so artistically sung and versed. They put a smile in my eyes and really pump me up. I have to say BRILLIANT MISTAKE is one of my favorites. Definitely got me through the end of the 80′s.

  • thje rudest cat

    Man Out of Time or Motel Matches? It’s gotta be High Fidelity

  • gigi

    Picking just one,I am having a hard time deciding however I really enjoy The River in Reverse. The song is timely and poignant. His collaboration with Allen Toussaint is exquisite.