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I first heard the songs of Burt Bacharach when my family was still living in a basement flat near Olympia in the late 1950’s. Never would I have imagined that my admiration for him would grow into a 25-year collaboration and friendship.

I first heard the songs of Burt Bacharach when my family was still living in a basement flat near Olympia in the late 1950’s. Never would I have imagined that my admiration for him would grow into a 25-year collaboration and friendship.

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"Jacksons, Monk and Rowe" - Performance by Elena Rivera y El Cuarteto Latinoamericano "Jacksons, Monk and Rowe" is the name of a firm of solicitors which reoccurs as a motif among images of both childhood and adult disillusionment.

"Jacksons, Monk and Rowe" - Performance by Elena Rivera y El Cuarteto Latinoamericano "Jacksons, Monk and Rowe" is the name of a firm of solicitors which reoccurs as a motif among images of both childhood and adult disillusionment.

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The demo version of "New Amsterdam" would ultimately be the performance that appeared on the final release of 'Get Happy!!'

The demo version of "New Amsterdam" would ultimately be the performance that appeared on the final release of 'Get Happy!!'

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Elvis Costello on ‘Top of the Pops’ with “Watching the Detectives.” Watch the performance in 4K on YouTube.

Elvis Costello on ‘Top of the Pops’ with “Watching the Detectives.” Watch the performance in 4K on YouTube.

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EC performing The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love” live at Wembley Stadium during Live Aid in 1985.

EC performing The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love” live at Wembley Stadium during Live Aid in 1985.

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‘My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition)’ is out now. What began with ‘My Aim Is True’ in 1977 has grown into a much larger story. Listen to and order at:

‘My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition)’ is out now. What began with ‘My Aim Is True’ in 1977 has grown into a much larger story. Listen to and order at:

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"In 1975, Bruce Springsteen made it feel like America was a dream where the radio always played the perfect song. Even if there was sadness, I wanted to believe it was like that, not like the suburbs where you couldn’t hear music you liked. It was a wishful song." - EC

"In 1975, Bruce Springsteen made it feel like America was a dream where the radio always played the perfect song. Even if there was sadness, I wanted to believe it was like that, not like the suburbs where you couldn’t hear music you liked. It was a wishful song." - EC

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Elvis Costello unboxes "My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition)" and recounts the stories behind the five disc collection. Watch the full video at:

Elvis Costello unboxes "My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition)" and recounts the stories behind the five disc collection. Watch the full video at:

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Before ‘My Aim Is True’, there was Declan MacManus. ‘My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition)’ arrives October 2, featuring 104 tracks across 5 CDs, including 52 previously unreleased recordings.

Before ‘My Aim Is True’, there was Declan MacManus. ‘My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition)’ arrives October 2, featuring 104 tracks across 5 CDs, including 52 previously unreleased recordings.

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“Stranger In The House” was originally left off ‘My Aim Is True’, but its story didn’t end there. The country-influenced song eventually reached legendary Nashville producer Billy Sherrill, and in 1978, Jake Riviera told Elvis Costello that George Jones was going to record it.

“Stranger In The House” was originally left off ‘My Aim Is True’, but its story didn’t end there. The country-influenced song eventually reached legendary Nashville producer Billy Sherrill, and in 1978, Jake Riviera told Elvis Costello that George Jones was going to record it.

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“This magnificent rendition is exactly how I imagined Chet might sing my song, inspired as it was by his 1950s recording of the Brown/Henderson song, "The Thrill Is Gone".

“This magnificent rendition is exactly how I imagined Chet might sing my song, inspired as it was by his 1950s recording of the Brown/Henderson song, "The Thrill Is Gone".

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Elvis Costello & The Attractions performing "Accidents Will Happen" at Top of The Pops in 1979. 'Armed Forces' was released on January 5th, 1979

Elvis Costello & The Attractions performing "Accidents Will Happen" at Top of The Pops in 1979. 'Armed Forces' was released on January 5th, 1979

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Elvis Costello and Juanes perform “Pump It Up” from ‘This Year’s Model.’ “Part of the fun of this project is its unexpected nature. Although, I think people in my audience that have been paying attention are pretty much used to surprises by now.” — Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello and Juanes perform “Pump It Up” from ‘This Year’s Model.’ “Part of the fun of this project is its unexpected nature. Although, I think people in my audience that have been paying attention are pretty much used to surprises by now.” — Elvis Costello

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Elvis Costello performs “I Wanna Be Loved” live on Top of the Pops in 1984. The studio single version of the song is particularly notable for featuring guest vocals by Green Gartside.

Elvis Costello performs “I Wanna Be Loved” live on Top of the Pops in 1984. The studio single version of the song is particularly notable for featuring guest vocals by Green Gartside.

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The official music video for Elvis Costello's cover of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." Produced by T Bone Burnett, the song was originally written for and first recorded by Nina Simone in 1964.

The official music video for Elvis Costello's cover of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." Produced by T Bone Burnett, the song was originally written for and first recorded by Nina Simone in 1964.

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Elvis performs “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” on Top of the Pops in '77. The song was released that year on his debut album, 'My Aim Is True', and recorded with members of Clover, including John McFee and Sean Hopper. Watch the full performance at the link in bio.

Elvis performs “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” on Top of the Pops in '77. The song was released that year on his debut album, 'My Aim Is True', and recorded with members of Clover, including John McFee and Sean Hopper. Watch the full performance at the link in bio.

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"Alison," performed in 1977, from the acclaimed album ‘My Aim Is True.’

"Alison," performed in 1977, from the acclaimed album ‘My Aim Is True.’

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"I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down" was released on February 8, 1980. It was originally recorded by soul duo Sam & Dave in 1967 and was later covered by EC & The Attractions for the album 'Get Happy'.

"I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down" was released on February 8, 1980. It was originally recorded by soul duo Sam & Dave in 1967 and was later covered by EC & The Attractions for the album 'Get Happy'.

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Costello performing Randy Newman’s “I’ve Been Wrong Before” on Later with Jools Holland in 1995.

Costello performing Randy Newman’s “I’ve Been Wrong Before” on Later with Jools Holland in 1995.

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Every collection has a story and this is how the 49th Anniversary Edition of ‘My Aim Is True’ came to be. ‘My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition)’ - available October 2nd. Pre-order at

Every collection has a story and this is how the 49th Anniversary Edition of ‘My Aim Is True’ came to be. ‘My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition)’ - available October 2nd. Pre-order at

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Elvis Costello & The Attractions perform “Accidents Will Happen” on Top of the Pops in 1979.

Elvis Costello & The Attractions perform “Accidents Will Happen” on Top of the Pops in 1979.

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