Elvis Costello Takes The Colbert Questionert

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  • If you don't know his favorite sandwich, or the name of the most used app on his phone, do you really know Elvis Costello? Find out how Elvis fared under the intense scrutiny of #TheColbertQuestionert and check out his latest album, "The Boy Named If." #Colbert #TheColbertQuestionert #ElvisCostello
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  • @djdollase
    @djdollase 2 роки тому +115

    I’ve met this man. He is so smart, such a gentleman and scholar. This interview is a perfect example of that.

    • @SEPNWMAN
      @SEPNWMAN 2 роки тому +2

      ...and now he is known!🤣

  • @jaredknapp8886
    @jaredknapp8886 2 роки тому +154

    Some of the best answers I've heard. What a legend.

    • @jcanbrownboy
      @jcanbrownboy 2 роки тому +4

      Facts! Damn near made it to the end before giving a normal answer

    • @sigsin1
      @sigsin1 2 роки тому +2

      Yes. These are the best answers I’ve heard, and I’ve watched a lot of these.

    • @ShinobiWan1
      @ShinobiWan1 2 роки тому

      All thought provoking, loved it

  • @almarlurie
    @almarlurie 2 роки тому +147

    Probably one of the best questionnaires ever. Elvis Costello is brilliant

  • @Rugelacharugula
    @Rugelacharugula Місяць тому +3

    I could listen to this man tell me my _own_ life story. And I already know that one.

  • @GildaLee27
    @GildaLee27 2 роки тому +108

    Elvis Costello is a great artist, and now I understand why he is known to be so kind & accomodating to fans who request his autograph. It's a family tradition. #GetHappy

    • @markzappasodi
      @markzappasodi 2 роки тому +3

      He signed four autographs for me when I met him in 1989.

    • @johncostello5046
      @johncostello5046 2 роки тому +6

      My name is Costello. He laughed giddily when I showed him my license when I asked him for one.

    • @stephenpayne9120
      @stephenpayne9120 2 роки тому +3

      @@markzappasodi Met him, too. About 17 or 18 years ago. At the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, across from the Ryman Auditorium where he was performing several shows over two nights; we talked about Gordon Lightfoot when he found out we were from Toronto.

  • @PaisleyPatchouli
    @PaisleyPatchouli 7 місяців тому +5

    I love Elvis Costello. I even met him once back in the 80s and chatted for a couple minutes at the Heatwave Music Festival! :)

  • @catalinacurio
    @catalinacurio 2 роки тому +147

    Absolute legend! I don’t say that often so I’m not being glib, Elvis is a musical genius.

  • @TrumbullComic
    @TrumbullComic 7 місяців тому +6

    Elvis has such a soothing speaking voice. I wish I could listen to him reading bedtime stories.

    • @swami19581
      @swami19581 Місяць тому +1

      Get his autobiography on audio. It’s long and amazing. He reads it. Like being in heaven.

  • @noodlessurprise
    @noodlessurprise Рік тому +15

    That voice, the wisdom, the gentleness he delivers his words.

  • @PaNdeM0niuM
    @PaNdeM0niuM 4 місяці тому +4

    His voice is so soothing

  • @michaelduran9072
    @michaelduran9072 2 роки тому +17

    He never said whether he likes blood and chocolate. For anyone who saw him blaze with fury and frustration on his first two tours, seeing him now is a study of how we evolve. Always bright, eloquent, and insightful. Some rock legends turn into cartoons and caricatures of themselves, but he has aged gracefully.

  • @yergeoff
    @yergeoff 2 роки тому +19

    his vocal cadence, points of reference, politeness, and sincerity make him a fascinating interview. feels like a character in a movie speaking. so much idiosyncracy and charm. always loved costello but never sat down and watched an interview with him.

    • @shiboof
      @shiboof 2 місяці тому

      he was so frenetic in his youth even offstage. kinda drove you mad to watch him. but this is a wonderful condensation of the earlier version. adore him.

  • @juliact
    @juliact 2 роки тому +15

    What a lovely man

  • @kendom33
    @kendom33 2 місяці тому +7

    Elvis costello was tremendous in this . Well done

  • @gpeddino
    @gpeddino 2 роки тому +16

    He’s like a British Jeff Goldblum.

  • @Sleepy_Alligator
    @Sleepy_Alligator 2 роки тому +23

    Elvis is such a sweet talented man. Need more people like him in this world.

  • @VW613
    @VW613 2 роки тому +4

    The Great Escape is my fave action movie!

  • @margaretblank9351
    @margaretblank9351 2 роки тому +33

    He's a great musician -- and so is his wife, Canada's own jazz pianist/songstress, Dianna Krall. What a combo!

    • @scottrowe533
      @scottrowe533 2 роки тому +1

      You've got that right! With Elvis and Diana charming you, and plenty of very cool music being created before your eyes, why would any guest want to say "Good night" and leave their home?

    • @tnargskoorb1
      @tnargskoorb1 2 роки тому +1

      🇨🇦

    • @jeffclement2468
      @jeffclement2468 Рік тому

      Lucky bastard 🤭😝

  • @AntonioLopez-rl3uy
    @AntonioLopez-rl3uy 2 роки тому +18

    Sad when 3rd Rock From The Sun ended but cheered when Elvis showed up in the final episode. Also, his wife Diana Krall is amazing!

  • @formerastronaut
    @formerastronaut 2 роки тому +23

    I was expecting him to sing "But I'm no good with machinery" when asked about apps on phones.

    • @iancampbell7171
      @iancampbell7171 2 роки тому +4

      Every time I phone you, I just want to put you down.....

  • @shiboof
    @shiboof 2 місяці тому +3

    OH what fabulous answers. WOW. He is such an enigma and boy has he slowed himself down to mellow. Amazing man, artist etc

  • @greygorthegoateedgeek5350
    @greygorthegoateedgeek5350 2 роки тому +5

    Elvis always seems to be one of the sweetest guys.

  • @hippieluv
    @hippieluv Рік тому +7

    Elvis Costello is a legend. Been a fan since my youth 👍🎶

  • @johnmavroudis2054
    @johnmavroudis2054 2 роки тому +48

    When are these not good? The answer is Never. They are NEVER not good. Keep 'em coming, Stephen... and Elvis!!

    • @OriginalPiMan
      @OriginalPiMan 2 роки тому +1

      It helps that they edit out dull answers.
      That's why you don't hear every guest answer every question.

    • @druidictroy1157
      @druidictroy1157 2 роки тому +1

      Daniel Craig sorta sucked to be honest. It's kind of rare but there have been a few that just come off flat.

    • @rejoyce318
      @rejoyce318 2 роки тому +1

      @@OriginalPiMan I didn't think of that. How often have you been in the audience for Questionert tapings?

    • @OriginalPiMan
      @OriginalPiMan 2 роки тому +2

      @@rejoyce318
      Zero, but it's the only option once you think about it. Why tell guests there are 15 questions developed by the Late Show Labs, and then go on to ask only most of the questions?

  • @thomasnelson5758
    @thomasnelson5758 Рік тому +6

    God I love Elvis Costello. Genius man, I could listen to him talk all day.

  • @batgurrl
    @batgurrl 2 роки тому +35

    I adore this segment however this is the best ever with this music legend.
    Elvis Costello’s wit and wisdom and charm on full display.

  • @MariaBareiss
    @MariaBareiss 2 роки тому +25

    Costello is so clever. I agree about chocolate and raspberries. Better apart, not together. His answer about favorite scent was great.

  • @DippyHippie
    @DippyHippie 2 роки тому +6

    I loved Bruce Springsteen answer for favorite smell…..his wife!

  • @stuartswanton1676
    @stuartswanton1676 2 роки тому +20

    These questionnaires are such a great segment and I think this may be the best one yet.

  • @laalaa99stl
    @laalaa99stl 2 роки тому +16

    "Even if he might have meant it in a different way." 😏

  • @keesbrown7230
    @keesbrown7230 2 роки тому +24

    My dad was about to leave to go shopping then he heard his voice and was next to me in a mile second

  • @bunnynooryani7020
    @bunnynooryani7020 2 роки тому +20

    I would love to sit next to Elvis Costello at a dinner party.

  • @scottrowe533
    @scottrowe533 2 роки тому +21

    One of the more cheeky and entertaining answer sets we've heard in recent memory. Thank you, Mr Costello. Please give my best to your wife. 👏

  • @denisecrawford5289
    @denisecrawford5289 2 роки тому +7

    Great autograph story I see why you ask that. Great interview.

  • @travisfurber1368
    @travisfurber1368 2 роки тому +13

    What happens when we die?
    Without hesitation - “we go into everything”
    Best goddamn answer I’ve ever heard.

    • @Sleepy_Alligator
      @Sleepy_Alligator 2 роки тому +1

      And he is correct. We came from the universe and then return back... All life for that matter.

  • @Bluesbabesrv
    @Bluesbabesrv 2 роки тому +12

    No simple answers from Elvis, very thoughtful and explanatory. Best episode yet.

  • @jeanetteschock4744
    @jeanetteschock4744 2 роки тому +21

    Love Elvis so much. So glad he's still making music

  • @davehoward22
    @davehoward22 2 роки тому +17

    Boiling a tin of condensed milk makes great caramel

    • @bradleybrown8399
      @bradleybrown8399 2 роки тому +5

      don't let the water evaporate. I did. once. had to clean caramel off the ceiling.

    • @davehoward22
      @davehoward22 2 роки тому +3

      @@bradleybrown8399 lol...

    • @mariannesouza8326
      @mariannesouza8326 Рік тому +1

      @@bradleybrown8399. Yikes! 😮

  • @beverlyschell6248
    @beverlyschell6248 2 роки тому +8

    The man (Elvis) is a living legend and a genius!

  • @paulhyland7456
    @paulhyland7456 Рік тому +4

    He has aged so well. I am a massive fan, and got to see him in concert (pre-covid). Amazing.

  • @DeannaAKADeanna
    @DeannaAKADeanna 2 роки тому +5

    Seen him in concert 5 or 6 times... great songwriter & performer, best lyricist of my long lifetime. Genius.

  • @Laurilue13
    @Laurilue13 2 роки тому +8

    Elvis Costello saying he can’t play piano very well. 🤣🤣

    • @grantkruse1812
      @grantkruse1812 2 роки тому +1

      Because he is in awe with his wife's piano playing...

  • @gerardodwyer5908
    @gerardodwyer5908 2 роки тому +6

    Elvis Costello, alias Declan Patrick MacManus.

  • @amykb
    @amykb 2 роки тому +12

    This is one of my favourites by far. Legend.

    • @neilp192
      @neilp192 2 роки тому

      Admittedly, Stephen's favorite artist.

  • @whackbag3606
    @whackbag3606 2 роки тому +21

    My grandparents were old school English, said eat like "at" & "shed-ule"...long story short they bought condensed milk cans by the case.

    • @thomascattington1660
      @thomascattington1660 2 роки тому +2

      My parents were old school Yankee and there was always a couple cases of canned milk in the closet along with boxes of Bisquick and cans of sardines. Just in case the "ration coupons" ran out. 🤫

  • @joe47771
    @joe47771 2 роки тому +5

    elvis is one of my faves

  • @ErikPortland
    @ErikPortland 2 роки тому +4

    Elvis Costello played on Letterman multiple times but he also guest hosted once. He's been on this show countless times.

  • @NGC-catseye
    @NGC-catseye 2 роки тому +9

    😹😹😹 We’re coming for you Mr Costello 😼

  • @simonmandrakejones
    @simonmandrakejones 2 роки тому +4

    In the early 2000's, he used to appear as an occasional guest on a radio show on Irish radio (The Eclectic Ballroom with John Kelly) where he would play records and talk about music...and then something wonderful happened. When the regular host went on holiday, he became a guest host. He was so cool.

  • @evelyncortez8643
    @evelyncortez8643 2 роки тому +1

    His favorite smell. I never thought of that. Beautiful answer. When those certain smells hit me and I'm transported to a moment in my childhood... total bliss. Oh and after a rainfall on a warm Summer's day. 🌈 🏡♥️

  • @harveycan5820
    @harveycan5820 2 роки тому +2

    When we die "we go into everything". That's what I've always thought...

  • @ChainReactionsProductions
    @ChainReactionsProductions 2 роки тому +8

    5:49 I’ve watched The Great Escape a number of times and thought about how they would’ve confiscated McQueen’s baseball and mitt lol

    • @Petalumination
      @Petalumination 2 роки тому +1

      Sports were allowed in those POW camps, and the prisoners did play baseball, basketball, volleyball, and so on. But you are right, a prisoner being punished by time in "the box" would likely have had his mitt and ball confiscated.
      As to Colbert’s remark about McQueen's leather jacket, most of those POWs were flight crew, and were issued leather jackets by the Army Air Corps because of the cold at high altitude. Those guys weren’t wearing them because leather jackets made them 'look cool'.

  • @vilstef6988
    @vilstef6988 2 роки тому +1

    Elvis Costello is a musical wizard!

  • @tonyfan3
    @tonyfan3 2 роки тому +3

    I was lucky to listen to Elvis Costello’s radio pirate show on UA-cam and it was wonderful throwback to the small labels

  • @LydiaMay
    @LydiaMay 2 роки тому +1

    I love that guy. 😊💕

  • @robertstephens156
    @robertstephens156 2 роки тому

    I saw Elvis Costello and The Attractions for the first time on February 14, 1979 at the Long Beach Arena in California. Have seen him many times since. Such a fine musician.

  • @mattfetter4123
    @mattfetter4123 2 роки тому +10

    Steven's musical guest , noticed an uptick in performers. Jack white , Cheryl Crow, and Elvis C.

  • @JPMJPM
    @JPMJPM 2 роки тому +2

    My favorite singer!!! 👏👏👏

  • @raynemichelle2996
    @raynemichelle2996 2 роки тому +7

    I was a big fan of 2 Tone ska, and Elvis Costello was a part of that scene in Coventry.

    • @jasonloader8149
      @jasonloader8149 2 роки тому +1

      No he wasn’t! Haha!

    • @davehoward22
      @davehoward22 2 роки тому

      He's a Liverpudlian and was out before ska

    • @raynemichelle2996
      @raynemichelle2996 2 роки тому

      @@davehoward22 Did I say anywhere he wasn't?

    • @raynemichelle2996
      @raynemichelle2996 2 роки тому +2

      @@jasonloader8149 Yes, he was. A simple Google search shows he helped produce a number of artists and created a single himself for the label, Elvis Costello and the Attractions. That's how I first heard of him.

    • @marknewbold2583
      @marknewbold2583 2 роки тому +3

      Produced The Specials album and covered a few songs

  • @fenlinescouser4105
    @fenlinescouser4105 2 роки тому +3

    Connie-onnie butty! Aced it!
    (And he a secret lemonade drinker to boot)

    • @barbarafaulder9087
      @barbarafaulder9087 21 день тому

      I saw his wife in concert in Denver at red rocks. She was lit.

  • @brianmcmanus4690
    @brianmcmanus4690 2 роки тому +8

    A fellow MacManus...Cheers Elvis!!!

  • @N0rnagest
    @N0rnagest 2 роки тому +1

    ... I actually met Elvis ( totally by accident, I was going to get lunch from a temp job ) in the backstreets of soho , London ... in the early 1990s... I was completely awestruck, all I said was "thank you"... I didn't even shake his hand.

  • @Lisa-yp9eo
    @Lisa-yp9eo 2 роки тому +1

    Best off the cuff full circle interview ever!

  • @bretfoltz7862
    @bretfoltz7862 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely he is a genius.

  • @dodolemagnifique
    @dodolemagnifique 2 роки тому

    She is one of the most beautiful song ever. Thank you, Mr. Costello :)

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 Рік тому

    I remember this man when he was young!

  • @fsm6426
    @fsm6426 2 роки тому +1

    Great to listen, fantastic cadence, great artist!

  • @fionacairney7830
    @fionacairney7830 2 роки тому

    I love elvis costello since I was 12..have met him..he is a perfect gentleman ❤️

  • @eschwarz1003
    @eschwarz1003 2 роки тому +2

    The most revealing response to the questionnaire he's done.

  • @jonneil7169
    @jonneil7169 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful person, never heard him interviewed before. Charming!

  • @joewallaert8939
    @joewallaert8939 8 місяців тому

    OMG, I'm getting old, Love this guy. Man crush.

  • @BestFitSquareChannel
    @BestFitSquareChannel 2 роки тому +8

    What’s not to like about Mr. Costello!? Well… nothing. Mr. Costello is a delight. Best wishes 🥂 🫶🏼

  • @rockingrolling3503
    @rockingrolling3503 2 роки тому

    👏🏼
    A true outstanding gentleman. 🎩🎶

  • @birdy1numnum
    @birdy1numnum 2 роки тому

    *So much joy!*

  • @suekelsey1329
    @suekelsey1329 2 роки тому +1

    Fun show! Thank you, again!

  • @joyjohnson1707
    @joyjohnson1707 2 роки тому

    Great interview, thanks so much

  • @m.c.master4622
    @m.c.master4622 2 роки тому

    What a lovely, lovely man. Wonderful!

  • @bradleybarnett9545
    @bradleybarnett9545 2 роки тому +4

    I've always thought that hearing only one song for the rest of my life would be torture.

    • @thomastrout9997
      @thomastrout9997 2 роки тому +2

      Absolutely..but if so, one of my candidates would be 'Complicated Shadows'

  • @DerekHoscorner
    @DerekHoscorner 2 роки тому +2

    Stephen Colbert elvis Costello great artist awesomeness job interview

  • @pastorpresent1
    @pastorpresent1 2 роки тому

    Best answers ever! What a guy!

  • @ermfine2
    @ermfine2 Рік тому

    Elvis is such a class act.

  • @freespiritsuzy
    @freespiritsuzy 6 місяців тому

    I’ve loved him for years ❤

  • @simonagree4070
    @simonagree4070 6 днів тому +1

    What number am I thinking of?
    The number you're thinking of.
    I don't know why no-one ever says that. Let's see Mr. Smarty-pants Colbert come back from that!

  • @lawrenceiverson1924
    @lawrenceiverson1924 2 роки тому +1

    I love E.C. (and Eagle Brand but NOT on white bread)I was born on Vancouver Island BUT can't live there now because too many people like E.C. have discovered it.I saw E.C. in Lisbon in 1980. Fantastic!!!

  • @JoshHofer
    @JoshHofer 2 роки тому

    easily one of the best one's from this series!!

  • @amyoneal3150
    @amyoneal3150 4 місяці тому

    I adore you !!! I know there's more coming.

  • @corra7
    @corra7 2 роки тому

    So talented!

  • @veronicababy7959
    @veronicababy7959 4 місяці тому

    I’ve loved him forever, my son in law loves him as well as my daughter and yesterday my grandson wanted to hear Pump It Up again.

  • @vollsticks
    @vollsticks 2 роки тому

    "Very *Happy* in my old age that we've become friends"--I see what you did there. Nice.

  • @pattygibson3982
    @pattygibson3982 6 місяців тому

    Cool interview.

  • @margholtz
    @margholtz 2 роки тому

    Best answers ever

  • @909rhythm
    @909rhythm Рік тому

    Elvis Costello is one of the greats

  • @eduardoandres5989
    @eduardoandres5989 2 роки тому +1

    ok....I think Stephen is thinking number 10 !!!
    hehe
    Cheers°!

  • @carriebizz
    @carriebizz Рік тому

    Elvis is so soothing

  • @bbailey17b
    @bbailey17b 2 роки тому +2

    One of the greatest musical minds since Lennon/Macartney and Dylan, and spanning far more musical genres to a high pitch of perfection.

  • @odradekk
    @odradekk 2 роки тому +5

    Cool as shit

  • @thatjeff7550
    @thatjeff7550 2 роки тому

    Wow, what a charming person!

  • @tenortainer1882
    @tenortainer1882 2 роки тому +1

    Ah, lovely!! ❤️✨🔥

  • @vilstef6988
    @vilstef6988 2 роки тому +1

    Great observation by Stephen about how Paul Simon writes his songs, starting with the bass line. I've been listening to a lot of his music for a long time, and so many of his bass lines are really beautiful and amazing. I would love to hear a collaboration between Mr Simon and Mr Costello!

    • @stormbringercoming8105
      @stormbringercoming8105 Рік тому

      Simon finds the bass line. From someone else, then takes sole credit for it. Rips off the bass player.

    • @vilstef6988
      @vilstef6988 Рік тому

      @Stormbringer Coming Really interesting. I had heard of him ripping off Los Lobos on the Graceland album. Other things I heard about the production of Graceland definitely put some of the credits into question.

  • @allananningson867
    @allananningson867 2 роки тому +1

    Elvis was right on the mark. Wolverine has got to be the most dangerous animal pound for pound. If you ever come across one, hopefully it’s not hungry……