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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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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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"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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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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“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 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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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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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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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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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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"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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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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"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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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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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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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.

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"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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