Elvis On Show Business

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Critics March 86 Musician Magazine

"I can't actually play any instrument properly. I can't read music. And here's the New York Times calling me the new George Gershwin. It was so ridiculous, really embarrassing. It was embarrassing to watch these people fall into the trap of their own critical conceits." -Elvis Costello

"I am really grossly offended by Led Zeppelin, not only because they're total charlatans and thieves, but because it actually embarrasses me." -Elvis Costello

Led Zeppelin March 86 Musician Magazine

Rock N Roll March 86 Musician Magazine

"Two types of rock 'n' roll had become bankrupt to me. One was 'Look at me, I've got a big hairy chest and a big willy!" and the other was the 'Fuck me, I'm so sensitive" Jackson Browne school of seduction. They're both offensive and mawkish and neither has any real pride or confidence." - Elvis Costello

"Billy Sherrill, the guy who produced it, turns out yards of music every week. He's a complete and utter hack. Hasn't got an ounce of feeling in him." -Elvis Costello

Billy Sherrill March 86 Musician Magazine

On Tom Petty March 86 Musician Magazine

"There would be times in the recording studio when we'd get stuck and no matter who we had in the studio, it would start to sound like a Tom Petty record or something; like a really good modern pop record with all the right sounds, but kind of flat. -Elvis Costello

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