Most know my love for Elvis Costello, but I also have a deep love and respect for Nick Lowe's work. Nick wrote "(What's so Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" with Brinsley Swartz back in the 70s and Elvis covered it early in his career. Elvis's version is equal parts punk fury and soulful rock, and one of my favourite songs he's ever done.
Elvis and Nick are touring now on the Costello Sings Lowe/Nick Sings Elvis tour, which should be a good one. I always lack the money to go see Elvis, but I will someday, before either he or I die.
Here's Elvis and Nick doing "Peace Love and Understanding" from the tour in San Francisco. (from the excellent 80s music blog, Slicing Up Eyeballs.)
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