Opinion  Ariana Melamed
Elvis Costello’s hypocrisy
Ariana Melamed
Published: 18.05.10, 20:49
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31. TICKET SALES MUST BE BED
ygigi ,   san rafael ca   (05.19.10)
Elvis you are looser . I no longer like you or your song. no capital for jewe heaters
32. A couple of comments
Marty ,   Toronto Canada   (05.19.10)
I strongly encourage everyone to download his music via BitTorrents and keep seeding - every song you share is one the SOB gets no money for. I notice his wife - jazz singer Dianna Krall is strangely silent - I wonder if she shares his sentiments.
33. low low low
Mary   (05.19.10)
awful awful awful article! B.S. Let's see you print this!
34. What a JERK!!!
Elvis who?   (05.19.10)
...and his music is no more then a shallow and boring noise. There are many artist from that generation who are soooooooo much better!!
35. Good article.
cfs ,   fr and dz   (05.19.10)
36. Ho hum. No show? YAWN!!!
Gideon Reader ,   USA   (05.19.10)
A has been usta was, who at one time in the distant past had some cache. His main talent seems to have gotten himself married to Diana Krall, who also has had some luck in making folks think she has more talen than is seemly or warranted. I've seen both perform and I am hugely underwhelmed. She is no sophie Milman. He is no,....well, anyone with talent.
37. this lady is not too bright and
Barney ,   USA   (05.19.10)
now it is easy to see why elvis's biggest hit "what is so funny about peace, love, and understanding" was written by nick lowe. elvis obviously doesn't have much understanding for Israel's fight for survival and the love and understanding the Jews would have if not threatened with annihilation by surrounding Jew hating arab terrorist countries. many artists i enjoy he WAS one of them but he is just another ignoramus in the trash bin of people who don't know what the hell they are talking about.
38. What kind of dribble is this. Please spare us your hypocrisy
Steve ,   Tel Aviv   (05.19.10)
39. Only Z rated celebs combine music and politics
Talula ,   Israel   (05.19.10)
It's the only way the old has-been can get any publicity - afterall, even negative news, still gets publicity Mega celebs that have performed here are the true musicians.
40. and jews everywhere should boycott this falling cannot call
ralph   (05.19.10)
him a singer as i never liked him anyway.
41. Elvis Costello
kevin john lee ,   Glasgow/UK   (05.19.10)
So Elvis Costello ! will be a no show,for Political Reasons! 4 his fans(are there any) its a blow,4 others a suprise hardly! its his right though one has to ask! has he been asleep! before now,or has he become a convert,to anti-Israel.late in the day,or was he keen not to upset jews,that bought records/dvds,before now. KJL.
42. Elvis ?
bob   (05.19.10)
Who is Elvis Costello anyway ?, never heard of him.
43. talent does not equal brains.end
Barney ,   USA   (05.19.10)
44. #28 So let me get this straight "Albi"...
Tahl ,   Ashdod   (05.19.10)
So, you are saying that it is OK for the Russians to pretend they are our friends and are concerned about our safety, and then invite the Hamas leader for a one-on-one with Medvedev and bestow the highest honor on him. You are also saying that we have an obligation to invite into our home, anyone who wishes to incite against our right to live here peacefully, and express support for our worst enemies. I don't know if you're an impostor or not, but if you are indeed an Ashkelonian, then I hope the next salvo of grads (courtesy of those wonderful people the Russians invited) would fall right next to your home, for you to have a good wake-up call. P.S. I see nothing wrong with our foreign minister. He and his "ilk" (as you call them) are the sane majority here, whether you like it or not.
45. To the Illigical Gazan
Hinda Blas. ,   SF Bay Area   (05.20.10)
How are things under a military dictatorship? Why do you use electricity and modern conveniences? Do you miss the smell of the waste sludge running down the streets of your are?
46. Elvis Costello's Music Sucks Anyway!
David P.   (05.20.10)
who cares, he's crappy
47. Boycott Israel Movement
World Citizen ,   the world   (05.20.10)
48. He resurfaced? How OLD is he now-Geez! Retirement $$ran out?
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49. Mr. Costello, I respect your convictions, but there are
leo ,   usa   (05.20.10)
few things I need clarified if you please. Arranging for any musician to perform anywhere takes a lot of time and effort and first of all musician's agreement. So, my question would be how come you decided to boycott Israel (again based on your convictions) so late in the game as if when news about your upcoming performance became public knowledge? Did you try to make as big of a statement as possible or are you being threatened or you could not make sales? Which is it?
50. Boycott Israel Movement Growing
World Citizen ,   the world   (05.20.10)
As more and more people realize the racist apartheid nature of your country they will divest themselves of anything Israeli. They will not buy your produce. They will not communicate or work with your industries or academic institutions. It time for Israel to clean up its act. Justice for the Palestinian people,,,,,, BDS Israel
51. Who is Elvis Costello?
Raoul ,   Herzlia Israel   (05.20.10)
The method is for questionable artists to arrange, then break a trip to Israel. Great advertising. Getting to know you!
52. 50, You prefer they'll kill us
(05.20.10)
Well, I rather get boycotted by little antisemitics like you than get killed by a Palestinian terrorist, thank you very much. Justice for Israeli citizen as well.
53. This "Elvis" guy !
miri ,   israel   (05.20.10)
Never heard of him - so as far as I am concerned, he can stay away. The very talented Elton John will be here so we need not fret.
54. #50..World Citizen.. "BOYCOTT" LOSING STEAM, NO MOMENTUM..
ABRAHAM ben JACOB ,   CANADA   (05.20.10)
#50..World Citizen...... YOU TELL 'EM,..... YOU WHO IS UNWORTHY AND AN UNWORLDLY HIPPOCRATE TO BOOT. YOU ECHO THE " BOYCOTT AND WORDS AND ATTITUDES OF THE THIRD REICH "........... WE CAN ALL SEE WHERE YOU ARE COMING FROM AND WHERE YOUR MIND IS AT. #50.. " UNWORDLY AND MOST UNWORTHY " ........... YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF TIME . YOU ARE STILL BATHING IN THE HIPPOCRITICAL , VIOLENT GUTTERS OF THE PAST,........... YOUR LOST CRIMINAL AND UNWORTHY CAUSES ARE YOUR PASSPORT TO NOWHERE. YOU ARE A " NOWHERE MAN ", AND OUT OF TIME AND OUT OF TOUCH.
55. COSTELLO PERFORMS FOR TALIBAN, HAMAS, AL-QUEDA, HIZBOLLAH ?
ABRAHAM ben JACOB ,   CANADA   (05.20.10)
COSTELLO TO PERFORM FOR TALIBAN, HAMAS, AL-QUEDA, HIZBOLLAH ? YES THESE NICE PEACEFUL PEOPLE WILL GREET HIM WITH ROUNDS OF ROCKETS AND BOMBS, NOT APPLAUSE. HE FITS IN WELL WITH THESE " PEACE LOVING HIPPOCRATES "..
56. #50 Israel's Economy Rocks!
Cynthia ,   USA   (05.20.10)
While your nose grows longer with each lie. Some say these boycotts increase sales of Israeli products by drawing attention to them. I'm beginning to believe this. What's your favorite Israeli product? You know, the one you secretly crave and stash away when no one is looking. (BDS Israel=Buy Demand Save Israel)
57. #44 I couldn't have said that any better myself! Congrats!
Jonathan ,   New York/Israel   (05.20.10)
58. Rubbish of a singer!
Marq ,   Melbourne-Australia   (05.20.10)
Mr Elvis will have to be the worst singer I have ever come across. I will not stand 100 meter apart from him. he is revolting.
59. Elvis Costello
Edward Gore ,   Reno, NV. U.S.A   (05.20.10)
I could not agree with you more. More than that, I think that these performers are typically cowardly. I like there music, but I wish they would just shut up and sing.
60. to #15 your logic is back ward the only thing
ghostq   (05.20.10)
that this raise is lower reckord sales in Israel. lol you like fake things I reckon cause Elvis Costelo isn't even his real name.
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