Elvis Costello/CA,USA 1979 Soundboard Edition

A 65-minute recording of a live performance at Long Beach Arena on February 14th from the 1979 North American tour on a stereo soundboard with a direct PA output from the desk. This is a line-direct leaked sound source leaked by a related party, and Costello and the Attractions’ hyper performance seems to approach with a lively sound, with Bruce Thomas’ dynamic bass line being unique to the PA output. And since it was released after the release of “ARMED FORCES”, a large number of songs from the album were performed, and there is a feeling that the punk color has faded a little and it is a sophisticated live act, but still, “Oliver’s Army”, “Busy Bodies”, “Accidents Will Happen” and other songs are performed with the sharp playing that is unique to the real-time period, which is a must-listen for fans. Live at Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CA, USA 14th February 1979 : stereo soundboard recording 1. Goon Squad 2. Opportunity 3. Oliver’s Army 4. Busy Bodies 5. Two Little Hitlers 6. (I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea 7. Green Shirt 8. Moods for Moderns 9. No Dancing 10. Sad About Girls 11. Big Tears 12. Motel Matches 13. Acc idents Will Happen 14. Big Boys 15. Party Girl 16. Lipstick Vogue 17. Watching the Detectives 18. Pump It Up 19. (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding 20. Radio Radio Elvis Costello – guitar, vocals / Steve Nieve – keyboards / Bruce Thomas – bass / Pete Thomas – drums