I was 17 in 1978 and loved him now I am 62 and still love his music

Elvis Costello changed my life. Renewed my faith in humanity and music

we are the first generation who can re-watch concerts from 40 years ago. I never imagined that may be possible.

My sister worked here and I got to hang backstage and meet Mr.McManus and bandmates! Lost my mind and was the coolest 14 year old eva! Still got it and so do they!!!

The world is a better place because of Elvis Costello.

one of the best 2 or 3 backing bands in the history of rock. Period. Tight and killer punch. This Year's Model is smoking hot. Steve Nieve's insane keyboard is definitely the bands signature sound.

back in the reo journeywagon era elvis was a breath of fresh air.

Elvis before he got civilized. The way he says "youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu" on Lipstick Vogue is priceless. Unstylized unvarnished new wave before it became a brand name.

Drumming master class

The Capitol Theatre films are a priceless treasure - rare chances to see the greatest musicians when they were young, raw, in a small simple setting, often before anybody knew who they were.

God this is fantastic. My daughters best friend is one of costellos granddaughters. Star struck

Fantastic share I'm a proud second generation Costello fan. My parents didn't name me Allison for the heck of it. I cried like a baby when I saw and heard him sing my song with my father here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

What a rhythm section. Right up there with Moon/Entwistle. Wow.

Pete Thomas just a beast. Hard to put into words how original they were.

My night school psychology teacher took the class to this very show.my first concert ever.blew my mind.long live costello and my professor.

'Lipstick vogue' was the track that blew me away when I first bought 'this years model' back in 1978...and 'there's no action' remember so clearly singing it all the time (seemed to be sunny all the time too) :D...maybe coz it was...bought the remaster a few years ago and once again WOW!!! I just went back to being 15 again!

An invaluable record for human cultural history -- love this man period.

I see them the very next day at the Palladium in NYC. I saw the late show he came on at like three in the morning. Great show!!

this concert was a few days before my 1st birthday. I live 2 towns away from where the Capitol Theater was. WHY WAS I BORN TOO LATE?! my fuck I adore Elvis.

Lipstick vogue, one of the best new wave tracks ever!!! Doors meet the speed of the british punk rock explosion...

OMG...this was breathtaking new music when it came out and I was totally smitten. Got to see Elvis Costello and the Attractions at the Stone Pony in Asbury park...we didn't have tickets and had to wait until the ticket holders came in. So in the interim, the group of us shivering in the cold it was like January or February, took turns going into the dive bar next door. I laughed and said wouldn't it be funny if they came in here...and they did! Got to meet the band...they were young and fun just like my friends and me...Elvis was in his Angry Young Man form and totally detached sitting at the bar eating a hamburger. Just found this fabulous concert and I am able to relive one of the most fun concerts by listening to this one (at the Stone Pony, I got to sit on the little stage...you can't do that now LOL). What a fabulous band!

Angels was the first EC song I heard. Like a face full of cold water. stunned me.

Northern soul, combined with the spirit of late 70's new wave at it's best!!! Fantastic live performance, the camera only concentrated on the musicians and their ability, to set their songs on fire! Spirit, emotions, motivation on stage, from a bunch of pale englishmen with black souls...a day to remember!!!

Ahh shit this was a fantastic set! Punk Attractions will probably always be my favorite.

I love this drummer when people were getting into metal bands I was into Elvis C . .crowded house b52$ REM. SPLIT ENDS .

finally something interesting to Watch.

Smashed it. A proper geezer. Always ahead of his time.

Saw Elvis-Joe Jackson-Graham Parker-They were all fast-non stop -pretty much no crowd interaction shows that were done in less than an hour. They were exhausting because of that and always left you wanting more. But when these guys were done-they were done and off stage in seconds-no lingering or coming back for numerous encores. Their attitude is we gave you what you came for-Good night.

Currently reading his book "Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink," which puts this performance into a context I was not aware of . . . which is to say: he's pissed-off, pilled-up (which accounts for the tempos) and had been drinking more than necessary. A fabulous performance nonetheless. Also, if I may . . . what a ripping guitar tone! Go El!

"SHES FILING HER NAILS AS THEY DRAG THE LAKE " Amazing lyrical genius , for the tunes all thanks to the E Costello band .

I was at this show. 3rd row center. KILLER !

Unbelievable I s was at this show and now here it is 31 years later to relive.

This Year's Girl - channeling Ringo / Ticket to Ride on the drums.

Early-to-mid Elvis was unmatched greatness. The Thomas boys were stunning and Steve and Elvis completed the picture. Bruce Thomas remains my fave bassist to this day...shame he couldn't have hung around.

As a kid my dad had a few compilation CDs that he burned from his computer and would play throughout the house on our big speakers or when he was driving around. He usually had at least one Elvis Costello song on each CD and those songs always stuck out to me even when I was just 8 or so. I liked the energy, the feel, the style. Now I'm 21 and I listen to EC on a daily basis and am an even bigger fan than my dad ever was. We had the joy of seeing him live a few times together and I'll always be thankful to my dad for showing me this absolute genius!

This why Elvis is King~!

This is great! Young, beautiful, genius 😍🤩

Amazing. Elvis Costello is the BEST!!!!

I always wondered how the Attractions actually were in live performance. I always had the studio recordings, most of which are incredible. but finally I see now they kicked ass live. EC was lucky to have them, something that he acknowledges more so nowadays, if you read his autobiography. but we must also acknowledge that w/o EC's prolific pen & unmistakable voice, none of us would be here now watching this.

This is the best!!!! The best tightest band....and his lyrics....he has this gift.......but man...this was the time for the music!!!!!!

Wow never heard that fiest verse of Less Than Zero! Amazing

I saw him in April 79. He walked on the stage and just started playing. Very little interaction with the audience. And i love it. Definitely had the angry guy routine down pat. Thanks for posting this, great memories.

New fucken Jersey. Crushed it Declan.

Today is 5-5-2019' & I just watched a show that took place 41 years ago. I was 12years 2months &1 day. Didn't know of EC for about a year after this when a friend and I saw a song titled "Two little Hitlers." Armed Forces is one of my favorites of all time to this day. Happy StinkO de Mayo everyone.

Saw this tour one month later in San Jose. I was amazed at the extended wild guitar leads he played. Kinda like what he does here on Lipstick Vogue and I'm Not Angry but lots more. I had seen him at his US debut in the Old Waldorf Club in San Francisco on 11/15/77 and it seemed like he only played rhythm guitar. Every time I saw him after that he only played short leads. Has anyone else seen him stretch out?

that version of 'no action'!!! holyholy

I first saw him 81. Had already mellowed. This version from Dec 77 to May 79 was on fire, clearly doing speed often. 1977 to 1979 you had several bands at peak power. Pistols, Attractions, Clash, Pretenders, Jam.

Maybe the best Elvis concert ever. Raw. Immediate. Relevant. Are you also Waiting for the End of the World?

A musical Genius in his prime. Thanks for posting.!

Golden era for EC -the first five albums are brilliant 🎉🎉🎉❤

I was at this show. Still one of the best concerts I've ever witnessed. I'm very appreciative of these Capitol Theatre tapes here on KZfaq as I saw many great concerts there. I would ask whomever it is that's posting them if the video exists of Nick Lowe & Rockpile from this show. They were so good, it was insane. If the video exists, I BEG of you to post it. Thanks!

They were a great live band back then. They played a UK tour of small venues. Saw them in Margate, Kent. Great gig, a really well-balanced set and a clean sound. Costello had a good line on banter too.

I turned 21 in 1978 and it was a great decade. Great music. I saw E Costello once in KCMO and once in Omaha. What a helluva year for myself and my friends that were at the shows with me. Damn, I've got gray hair 21 now but I'll never forget these concerts.

Holy shit, thanks for sharing this. "I'm Not Angry" is transcendent.

Proud to say I found this performance on vinyl. Found it at Twist and Shout in Denver, CO after a Rockies game. My favorite live album.

The second live band I saw and on this 1978 tour, Newcastle City Hall UK, front row. I had just turned 13 yrs old, my older brother took me. The first was Nils Lofgren the year before. Not a bad start to my live gig experience.

Mounster drums and super stile!! Thanks Elvis

Transition from Lipstick Vogue to Detectives is amazing. This is how I best remember Elvis. A thousand thanks for posting!

I loooove young Elvis. He has a passion, a backup band, and a skillset sans égal.

I was at this concert. It's a little short for a headlining act at 51 minutes, but EC & The Attractions didn't have much of a repertoire at that point. Not much lead guitar by EC, but he took these very effective short burst solos. The composite was great with Steve playing great keyboards throughout the show, He was particularly strong on organ, Bruce was wonderful on bass as he almost plays a lead bass at times and Pete's drumming was impeccable. Nick Lowe opened and he very generously let Dave Edmunds take the lead vocals on 3 or 4 songs in a very strong 10 or 11 song set. This was the beginnings of Rockpile, with Billy Bremner on second guitar behind Edmunds and Terry Williams on drums. Also on the bill was a guy who sang a song or two about Spanish Harlem (I forget his name). He was terrible. Costello & Lowe/Edmunds were great!!!

I was there and they were AMAZING !!!

Holy crap! Where has this video been all my life?! Thanks for sharing it!

How did I miss this show? Oh well, cool to finally hear the Dallas version of "Less Than Zero" . Eventually I caught the band on the "Trust" tour twice a couple of years later.

he's actually nice to hear and watch simultaneous he can bring it all together just right

I'm so glad this footage exists. Thanks for posting. Greetings from Sydney. What a band ! What songs !

This Years Models encapsulates the late 70's post modern sound. a unique and engaging sound with apropros lyrics.

Wow! Thanks so much for posting. I was at this show, the first of many times seeing EC in concert. What a lineup before him as well. Nick Lowe with Rockpile and Mink DeVille. An Amazing Night!

Came here for Alison, stayed for the entire concert. Thankx for posting.

R.I.P. Capitol Theatre. Saw Elvis there, The Who, the Dead, Garcia Band and so much more! What a terrific venue!

Been listening to him from the start of his career and always look to another amazing album, I’ll be getting his latest two “Covid albums”.

The sound is amazing. Awesome. Some of the best versions of these songs I have ever heard.

The bassist are so good,and the jazzmaster guitar is very beautiful

Pete Thomas has boundless energy, especially on Lipstick Vogue.

So young! Hardly remember these days of his look. He really took the new wave music by storm. excellent upload. thanks!

When you would go to see EC and not breathe for 45 minutes, cause they took your breath away and you didn't even notice.

OMG, a converstation about Elvis came up yesterday and made me think of my first time seeing him - at this show! I was there at 17 years old. Incredible. Had no idea this was posted here. This is fabulous! Thank you so much for the memory! :)

Are you kidding me? This is such good old footage!

Trying to remember when I saw him, think it was 78, at UWO's Alumni Hall---2 albums out. Indelible memory.

amazing...thanks so much for this upload.....and yes, I was there.

I was there. Remarkable show.

Wonderful and appreciated. I saw him twice, once in Austin and later, Portland. He could generate excitement upon walking onstage and having everyone standing on their toes, to catch a glimpse (1979).

the massively talented E.C., and his band were immense, stunning video

was lucky to see them when they were still young, raw and passionate. when music was great, fresh and new. this gives me the chills and smiles. great post. where is the artists like this today.

IN 76 WHEN MY AIM IS TRUE,CAME OUT PEOPLE LAUGHED AT ME FOR LIKING ELVIS COSTELLO,WHO,S LAUGHING NOW??

Proud to say I had this performance on vinyl. Found it at Twist and Shout in Denver, CO after a Rockies game. My favorite live album.

Their is only one KING, but this Elvis can Rock😎 tooo cool!

I was at this concert, and my only memory was how he refused to play "Pump It Up" as an encore, even though the audience was stamping their feet and calling for it. I remember feeling the theatre floor shaking from all the foot stomping. It felt like the theatre might collapse from all the vibrations, and still no "Pump It Up." I can see all that has been edited out from this video recording.

Oh My Gosh! This is thevey best music I have heard in some time! Elvis, please never stop singing. This concert is freakin gold my friend! I know and love evey song tha you sing. Don't stop, don't yah stop, don't yah stop, don't yah stop...

a peak performance by a young EC!

Incredible songs. . First saw him on this tour in San Francisco at Winterland.

I saw him at 14 in july of 78 in winnipeg

I saw him in concert three days ago. He's still got it. Awesome.

What a amazing find ! Elvis has been a part if me my whole life. And Passiac NJ !!!! Capital Theatre RIP ! What a great place to see a concert. Just search this look at all the monster bands that played there.

I sincerely hope you're coming cause you really started something!

Pete Thomas was an outrageously great drummer.

I wish I had been at this concert!

Arguably one of the best lyricists ever, along with Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan (of course), and Ray Davies.

Amazing!! Where has this been all these years...thank you so much for sharing!

Great stuff. Elvis raw!

that was fantastic, needed it this Sunday morn.