Adopting the guise of an off-beat professor,Costello said "the greatest thetrical delights inthe History of Harvard" will follow.
The Spinning Song Book--a wheel of fortuneturned on its head--was unveiled.
Audience members were invited to climb thestage and spin the yellow and red wheel, whichcontained the most popular Costello song titles.
Costello's song-book included "Oliver's Army,""Alison," "Everyday I Write the Book," and "PartyGirl."
As a final touch Costello directed the wheel toland on the title "Pump It Up" for the show's lastsong.
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He took his electric guitar in hand...the crowdstood on its feet...people were dancing in theaisles...Costello wished "God Bless". The audiencewas left standing