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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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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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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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"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

557,934 次观看 • 1 年前

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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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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"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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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 joins his friend Ian Prowse on “The Cleaner,” from the new album ‘No Names’, out now.

Elvis joins his friend Ian Prowse on “The Cleaner,” from the new album ‘No Names’, out now.

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"Magnificent Hurt," off the Grammy-nominated album ‘The Boy Named If’. The track was co-produced by Elvis Costello and Sebastian Krys and was later reimagined in a remix by Japanese female rap duo chelmico.

"Magnificent Hurt," off the Grammy-nominated album ‘The Boy Named If’. The track was co-produced by Elvis Costello and Sebastian Krys and was later reimagined in a remix by Japanese female rap duo chelmico.

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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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"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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“Originally, it was a very uptempo, aggressive song. I had made this mistake several times. At the time of ‘Imperial Bedroom’, I came to terms with the fact that I was sacrificing the power of certain songs to this mad pursuit of tempo. Everything had to be delivered forcefully.

“Originally, it was a very uptempo, aggressive song. I had made this mistake several times. At the time of ‘Imperial Bedroom’, I came to terms with the fact that I was sacrificing the power of certain songs to this mad pursuit of tempo. Everything had to be delivered forcefully.

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The music video for "Everyday I Write The Book." "[Lowe] has always been a songwriter from whom I've taken cues — see his song 'When I Write the Book,' and my song 'Everyday I Write the Book'." - Elvis on Nick Lowe and Rockpile’s influence on the song.

The music video for "Everyday I Write The Book." "[Lowe] has always been a songwriter from whom I've taken cues — see his song 'When I Write the Book,' and my song 'Everyday I Write the Book'." - Elvis on Nick Lowe and Rockpile’s influence on the song.

35,073 次观看 • 1 年前

"Early one morning, I snuck my guitar into the office, as I knew I'd be working late into the night. Once everyone else had gone home and I was alone in the otherwise darkened building..

"Early one morning, I snuck my guitar into the office, as I knew I'd be working late into the night. Once everyone else had gone home and I was alone in the otherwise darkened building..

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Bruce Springsteen and Elvis deliver an energetic performance of "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down," a track Costello famously reimagined in 1980 with the Attractions for 'Get Happy!!'.

Bruce Springsteen and Elvis deliver an energetic performance of "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down," a track Costello famously reimagined in 1980 with the Attractions for 'Get Happy!!'.

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"Some of the best things the Attractions did, like this one, were at slower tempos. It's a myth that it's all about speed and power. We had to be exhausted to play like that. We had to drain ourselves of the impulse to play fast." - Elvis Costello on "New Lace Sleeves"

"Some of the best things the Attractions did, like this one, were at slower tempos. It's a myth that it's all about speed and power. We had to be exhausted to play like that. We had to drain ourselves of the impulse to play fast." - Elvis Costello on "New Lace Sleeves"

38,056 次观看 • 1 年前

"Dirty Old Town" from The Pogues' album 'Rum, Sodomy & The Lash," produced by Elvis.

"Dirty Old Town" from The Pogues' album 'Rum, Sodomy & The Lash," produced by Elvis.

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