March 20, 1980: Elvis Costello and the Attractions play Sunderland
Countless star performers have also appeared at the Empire Theatre and the now demolished Mecca Centre, in Newcastle Road, at its variously named Locarno Ballroom and Mayfair Suite.
On March 20, 1980, it was the turn of Elvis Costello and the Attractions to perform at the Mayfair Suite,
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Hide AdThe band were one of the most popular acts in the country at the time on the back of 1979 number two single Oliver's Army and other major hits such as Accidents Will Happen and Watching the Detectives.
Were you there and, if so, what are your memories of the concert? Why not leave them below?
Here's the set list to inspire you:
I Stand Accused
The Beat
Temptation
Play Video
Green Shirt
Moods for Moderns
Watch Your Step
Goon Squad
Secondary Modern
(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea
High Fidelity
I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Lipstick Vogue
King Horse
Accidents Will Happen
The Imposter
Watching the Detectives
You Belong to Me
Oliver's Army
I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down
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