Alive As Yesterday: 1977 Concerts

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

The Bottom Line

NYC

SET LIST

Pump It Up

(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes

Waiting for the End of the World

No Action

Less Than Zero

The Beat

Living in Paradise

Blame It on Cain

Alison

Radio Radio

You Belong to Me

Miracle Man

Lipstick Vogue

Watching the Detectives

Mystery Dance

Lip Service

Nearing the end of their first U.S. tour, Elvis Costello & the Attractions made their New York City debut at its premier music club, The Bottom Line. After two nights there and a private show in the city on the following night, the tour ended with a Friday night show in Jersey at Asbury Park’s Stone Pony. Before heading back home to England, Costello made his infamous appearance on Saturday Night Live. A pretty impressive week in the Big Apple!

 

 

Tom Waits

Set List

Standing on the Corner

Muriel

Invitation to the Blues

Eggs and Sausage (In a Cadillac With Susan Michelson)

Pasties & A G-String (At the Two O'Clock Club)

I Never Talk to Strangers

Fumblin' With the Blues

The Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me) (An Evening With Pete King)

Small Change (Got Rained on With His Own .38)

I Can't Wait to Get Off Work (And See My Baby on Montgomery Avenue)

Bad Liver and a Broken Heart (in Lowell)

Step Right Up

San Diego Serenade

A Sight for Sore Eyes

Big Joe...and Phantom 309

The Paradise Club

Boston, MA

 

 

The Clash

The Saints

Cherry Vanilla

Birmingham Rag Market

Subway Sect

Stinky Toys

The Slits

Shag Nasty

Biirmingham, UK

 

 

Iggy Pop

Theatre Le Palace

Paris, France

 

 

Iggy Pop

Dallas Convention Center

Dallas, TX

 

 

 

Blondie

Herman Brood & His Wild Romance

Paradiso

Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

Blondie Set List

Detroit 442

 

 

 

Talking Heads

Greek Theatre

UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

 

 

Punk Premier!

Ramones'

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Mink De Ville

Paramount Northwest

Seattle, WA

 

 

Dead Boys

Mumps

Starwood

West Hollywood, CA

SET LIST

Son of Sam

Ain't Nothin' to Do

Flame Thrower Love

Son of Sam

Down in Flames

Search and Destroy

 

 

Great Gildersleeves

NYC

 

 

Ramones

Apollo Theatre

Manchester, UK

 

 

Dead Kennedys

Chiefs

Red Cross

Stains

The Fleetwood

Redondo Beach, CA

 

 

Ramones

Talking Heads

Friars At The Vale hall

Aylesbury, UK

 

 

Iggy Pop

Ramones

Palladium

NYC

 

 

Ramones

Talking Heads

Leeds Polytechnic

London, UK

 

 

Blondie

Talking Heads

Patti Smith Group

Village Gate

NYC

 

 

Lou Reed

Roy Buchanan & LifeForce

Michael Franks

The Crus Bros!

Talking Heads & Budgie

Frogs & Freelance Vandals

John Lee Hooker Blues Band

Townes Van Zandt

My Father's Place

Roslyn, NY

 

 

Van Halen

The Runaways

The Quick

Whisky A Go Go

Los Angeles, CA

 

 

Pink Floyd

Le Stade Olympique

Montreal, Canada

 

 

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Pavillon de Paris

Paris, France

 

 

Jerry Garcia Band

Buffalo State College

Buffalo, NY

 

 

Blue Oyster Cult

Black Oak Arkansas

Prism

Mecca Arena'

Milwaukee, WI

 

 

Talking Heads

The Billy Spears Show

Paradiso

Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

 

The Runaways

The Weirdos

Whisky A Go-Go

Los Angeles, CA

 

 

The Sex Pistols

Cromer Links Pavilion

UK

 

 

1977 Tour

The Clash

Paris, France

 

 

Cheap Trick

Kiss

LA Forum

Los Angeles, CA

 

 

Albert King

Antone's 

Austin, TX

 

 

Queen

Festhalle

Frankfurt, Germany

 

 

Pink Floyd

Oakland Coliseum

Oakland, CA

 

 

B-52's

Max's Kansas City

NYC

 

 

Todd Rundgren's Utopia

Tulsa Municipal Theatre

Tulsa, OK

 

 

Led Zeppelin

Dallas Convention Center

Dallas, TX

 

 

Grateful Dead

Manor Downs

Austin, TX

 

 

Little Feat

Tower of Power Horns

Lisner Auditorium

Washington D.C.

 

 

Little Feat

Uptown Theatre

Kansas City, MO

 

 

T. Rex

The Damned

Birmingham Odeon

Birmingham, UK

 

 

The Clash

Lee Dorsey, The B Girls

UFO

Blackfoot, Off Broadway

The Boomtown Rats

Tower Theater

Philadelphia, PA

 

 

Ramones

The Rezillos

Generation X

Rainbow Theatre

London, UK

 

 

 

THE MARDI GRAS MAMBO:

The Wild Tchoupitoulas

The Neville Brothers

Professor Longhair

The Boarding House

San Francisco, CA

 

 

1977 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

 

 

Television

Blondie

Andy Dunkley "The Livin' Juke Box"

Hammersmith Odeon

London, UK

BLONDIE'S SET LIST

In the Sun

Rip Her to Shreds

X Offender

Detroit 442

Man Overboard

Rifle Range

I Didn't Have the Nerve to Say No

Heat Wave

Little GTO

 

 

Wayne County

Bethnell, Charlie

The Clash

Cherry Vanilla, Krakatoa

The Jam

The Fabulous Poodles, A.F.T.

Ramones

Nutz, Jenny Hans Lions

Buzzcocks

ELECTRIC CIRCUS

London, UK

 

 

Ramones

Kelly's Pub

St. Paul, MN

 

 

Blondie

Whisky A Go Go

Los Angeles, CA

SET LIST

Funtime

Kung Fu Girls

In the Sun

Contact in Red Square

Look Good in Blue

Man Overboard

Cautious Lip

I Didn't Have the Nerve to Say No

A Shark in Jets Clothing

Detroit 442

Youth Nabbed as Sniper

X Offender

Rip Her to Shreds

 

 

Ian Dury & The Blockheads

Deke Leonard's Iceberg & Yachts

The Roundhouse

Chalk Farm, UK

 

 

Tom Waits

Firefall

Tower Theater

Philadelphia, PA

 

 

 

Little Feat

Rainbow Theater

London, UK

SET LIST

Walkin' All Night

Fat Man in the Bathtub

Red Streamliner

Oh Atlanta

Day at the Dog Races

All That You Dream

Mercenary Territory

On Your Way Down

Time Loves a Hero

Old Folks Boogie

Cold, Cold, Cold

Dixie Chicken

Tripe Face Boogie

ENCORE

Willin'

Don't Bogart Me

Willin'

 
 

 

 

Elvis Presley's Last Show Ever

Market Square Area

Indianapolis, IN

(from hankfm.com)

"On the evening of June 26, 1977, the legendary Elvis Presley took to the stage at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana, for what would be his final live performance. Little did the audience know that this concert would mark the end of an era in music history. As fans gathered with excitement and anticipation, they had no idea that they were about to witness a historic moment that would forever be etched in their memories. Let’s delve into the significance of Elvis’s last show in Indianapolis and the lasting impact it had on both the fans and the music industry.

Elvis’s last show in Indianapolis was characterized by an unparalleled energy and enthusiasm. Despite the fatigue and health concerns that had plagued him in the later years of his career, the King of Rock and Roll took to the stage with an undying passion for his music. His charisma and stage presence captivated the audience from the very first note, and he effortlessly transported them into a world of rhythm and soul.

 

Captivating an audience of almost 18,000 individuals, Elvis’s last performance garnered significant media coverage, drawing the attention of numerous press outlets. In a playful manner, The Indianapolis Star cleverly mentioned, “For those who have an appreciation for Elvis Presley’s backside, there’s still an opportunity to purchase $15 seats located behind the stage for his highly anticipated concert at the Market Square Arena tomorrow evening.” Although $15 may not seem significant, it’s worth noting that in today’s terms, it would amount to nearly $60.

Although the concert commenced at 8:30 p.m., it wasn’t until 10 p.m. that Elvis took the stage, preceded by warm-up acts featuring brass bands, soul singers, and a comedian. The audience patiently awaited the arrival of the King, and for approximately 80 minutes, he delivered a mesmerizing performance. The setlist for Elvis’s final show in Indianapolis was carefully crafted to showcase the full range of his talents. From the iconic rock ‘n’ roll hits like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Hound Dog” to heartfelt ballads like “Love Me Tender” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” the performance was a journey through Elvis’s unparalleled discography. Each song was met with thunderous applause and enthusiastic sing-alongs, as the crowd reveled in the opportunity to witness their idol in action.

While the fans were blissfully unaware that this would be Elvis’s last live performance, the atmosphere in the arena was charged with emotion. For many, this concert was a chance to bid farewell to an era and to the artist who had shaped the landscape of popular music. As the night progressed, there was an undeniable sense of gratitude and nostalgia in the air, as Elvis poured his heart and soul into every note, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those in attendance."

 

 

 


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