While looking through Roon Player yesterday, I came across something under Elvis Costello that caught my eye--a new release entitled The Songs of Bacharach & Costello. Release date is March 3, 2023. A timely release, in an unfortunate way (given Bacharach's passing just a few days ago).
The "Super Deluxe" version of the set will include four CDs and two LPs.
The first CD is a remaster of Painted from Memory.
The second CD is a collection of new songs written by Bacharach and Costello. An idea was floating around about a decade ago where the ideas and songs from the Painted from Memory album could be presented as a Broadway production (which has yet to be realized). As such, the score called for even more music by the duo. The project is called Taken from Life, and this second CD has four new performances of songs from Painted (by other singers) along with eleven new Bacharach/Costello tracks with a variety of backing. A couple feature orchestral arrangements written and conducted by Vince Mendoza, while others find Costello with his group The Imposters. A twelfth new composition at the end of the CD (a bonus track, of sorts) is part of another stage production that Costello and Bacharach had worked on: "Lie Back and Think of England," intended for a stage production of Austin Powers.
One of the songs from Taken from Life, "Look Up Again," debuted on Herb Alpert's 2016 album Human Nature.
The third CD gathers up nine tracks of songs from Painted from Memory which were recorded live, one of them with Bacharach, the other eight with pianist Steve Nieve.
The fourth CD is a collection of Bacharach/David covers that Costello has performed throughout his career. Some are live recordings, two others (one with Nick Lowe) are album cuts, and their cameo in an Austin Powers film ("I'll Never Fall in Love Again").
Full information about the release is available on Costello's site:
The two LPs include the reissue of Painted from Memory across three sides, with the fourth side featuring six selections from Taken from Life. The LP set was mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering from the original tapes.
The two LP set will also be available separately, one a limited edition including a 12x12 lithograph of the duo.
A 2-CD set will also be available, featuring the first two CDs from the Super Deluxe set.
Available from Elvis Costello's official store:
All major streaming services will offer this release, including a high-res download from Qobuz (at 24-bit/96kHz, along with other formats):
Amazon will also have all three configurations (Super Deluxe, 2CD and 2LP):
Amazon product ASIN B0BQQZFL9R
Amazon product ASIN B0BQQ764J2
Amazon product ASIN B0BQQXL71D
The "Super Deluxe" version of the set will include four CDs and two LPs.
The first CD is a remaster of Painted from Memory.
The second CD is a collection of new songs written by Bacharach and Costello. An idea was floating around about a decade ago where the ideas and songs from the Painted from Memory album could be presented as a Broadway production (which has yet to be realized). As such, the score called for even more music by the duo. The project is called Taken from Life, and this second CD has four new performances of songs from Painted (by other singers) along with eleven new Bacharach/Costello tracks with a variety of backing. A couple feature orchestral arrangements written and conducted by Vince Mendoza, while others find Costello with his group The Imposters. A twelfth new composition at the end of the CD (a bonus track, of sorts) is part of another stage production that Costello and Bacharach had worked on: "Lie Back and Think of England," intended for a stage production of Austin Powers.
One of the songs from Taken from Life, "Look Up Again," debuted on Herb Alpert's 2016 album Human Nature.
The third CD gathers up nine tracks of songs from Painted from Memory which were recorded live, one of them with Bacharach, the other eight with pianist Steve Nieve.
The fourth CD is a collection of Bacharach/David covers that Costello has performed throughout his career. Some are live recordings, two others (one with Nick Lowe) are album cuts, and their cameo in an Austin Powers film ("I'll Never Fall in Love Again").
Full information about the release is available on Costello's site:
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Track Listing:
CD1 – Painted From Memory
1. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – In The Darkest Place (2023 Remaster)
2. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Toledo (2023 Remaster)
3. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – I Still Have That Other Girl (2023 Remaster)
4. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – This House Is Empty Now (2023 Remaster)
5. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Tears At The Birthday Party (2023 Remaster)
6. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Such Unlikely Lovers (2023 Remaster)
7. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – My Thief (2023 Remaster)
8. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – The Long Division (2023 Remaster)
9. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Painted From Memory (2023 Remaster)
10. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – The Sweetest Punch (2023 Remaster)
11. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – What’s Her Name Today? (2023 Remaster)
12. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – God Give Me Strength (2023 Remaster)
CD2 – Taken From Life
1.Elvis Costello – You Can Have Her *
2.Cassandra Wilson & Bill Frisell – Painted From Memory
3.Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Don’t Look Now
4.Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Everyone’s Playing House
5.Audra Mae – I Looked Away *
6.Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Taken From Life *
7.Don Byron & Bill Frisell – My Thief
8. Jenni Muldaur – Shameless *
9.Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Photographs Can Lie
10.Audra Mae – In The Darkest Place *
11.Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Why Won’t Heaven Help Me?
12.Jenni Muldaur – Stripping Paper *
13. Elvis Costello & The Imposters – He’s Given Me Things
14.Audra Mae – What’s Her Name Today? *
15.Elvis Costello – Look Up Again *
16.Burt Bacharach – Lie Back & Think Of England *
CD3 – Because It’s A Lonely World – Live
1. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – Toledo (Live In Tokyo, Japan, Nakano Sunplaza Hall – February 8, 1999) *
2. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – In The Darkest Place (Live In Melbourne, Australia, Athenaeum Theatre – February 16, 1999)
3. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – My Thief (Live In Tokyo, Japan, Shibuya Hall – February 10, 1999) *
4. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – I Still Have The Other Girl (Live In Tokyo, Japan, Shibuya Hall – February 10, 1999)
5. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – I’ll Never Fall In Love Again (Live In Toronto, Ontario, Massey Hall – June 16, 1999) *
6. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – God Give Me Strength (Live In Toronto, Ontario, Massey Hall – June 16, 1999) *
7. Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve & The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra– Painted From Memory (Live In Stockholm, Sweden, Berwaldhallen – January 5, 1999) *
8. Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve & The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra – What’s Her Name Today? (Live In Stockholm, Sweden, Berwaldhallen – January 5, 1999) *
9. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – This House Is Empty Now (Live In New York City, Late Night with Conan O’Brien – Nov. 27, 1998) *
CD4 – Costello Sings Bacharach & David
1.Elvis Costello & The Attractions – I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself (Live in Norwich, UK, University of East Anglia – October 17, 1977)
2.Elvis Costello & Nick Lowe – Baby It’s You
3.Elvis Costello – Please Stay
4.Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – I’ll Never Fall In Love Again
5.Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Make It Easy On Yourself (Live in London, UK, Royal Festival Hall – October 29, 1998) *
6.Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – My Little Red Book (Live in London, UK, Royal Festival Hall – October 29, 1998) *
7.Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Anyone Who Had A Heart (Live in London, UK, Royal Festival Hall – October 29, 1998) *
8.Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself (Live In New York City, Sessions at West 54th – October 18, 1998) *
* Previously Unreleased
CD1 – Painted From Memory
1. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – In The Darkest Place (2023 Remaster)
2. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Toledo (2023 Remaster)
3. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – I Still Have That Other Girl (2023 Remaster)
4. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – This House Is Empty Now (2023 Remaster)
5. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Tears At The Birthday Party (2023 Remaster)
6. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Such Unlikely Lovers (2023 Remaster)
7. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – My Thief (2023 Remaster)
8. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – The Long Division (2023 Remaster)
9. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Painted From Memory (2023 Remaster)
10. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – The Sweetest Punch (2023 Remaster)
11. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – What’s Her Name Today? (2023 Remaster)
12. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – God Give Me Strength (2023 Remaster)
CD2 – Taken From Life
1.Elvis Costello – You Can Have Her *
2.Cassandra Wilson & Bill Frisell – Painted From Memory
3.Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Don’t Look Now
4.Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Everyone’s Playing House
5.Audra Mae – I Looked Away *
6.Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Taken From Life *
7.Don Byron & Bill Frisell – My Thief
8. Jenni Muldaur – Shameless *
9.Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Photographs Can Lie
10.Audra Mae – In The Darkest Place *
11.Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Why Won’t Heaven Help Me?
12.Jenni Muldaur – Stripping Paper *
13. Elvis Costello & The Imposters – He’s Given Me Things
14.Audra Mae – What’s Her Name Today? *
15.Elvis Costello – Look Up Again *
16.Burt Bacharach – Lie Back & Think Of England *
CD3 – Because It’s A Lonely World – Live
1. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – Toledo (Live In Tokyo, Japan, Nakano Sunplaza Hall – February 8, 1999) *
2. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – In The Darkest Place (Live In Melbourne, Australia, Athenaeum Theatre – February 16, 1999)
3. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – My Thief (Live In Tokyo, Japan, Shibuya Hall – February 10, 1999) *
4. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – I Still Have The Other Girl (Live In Tokyo, Japan, Shibuya Hall – February 10, 1999)
5. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – I’ll Never Fall In Love Again (Live In Toronto, Ontario, Massey Hall – June 16, 1999) *
6. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve – God Give Me Strength (Live In Toronto, Ontario, Massey Hall – June 16, 1999) *
7. Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve & The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra– Painted From Memory (Live In Stockholm, Sweden, Berwaldhallen – January 5, 1999) *
8. Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve & The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra – What’s Her Name Today? (Live In Stockholm, Sweden, Berwaldhallen – January 5, 1999) *
9. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – This House Is Empty Now (Live In New York City, Late Night with Conan O’Brien – Nov. 27, 1998) *
CD4 – Costello Sings Bacharach & David
1.Elvis Costello & The Attractions – I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself (Live in Norwich, UK, University of East Anglia – October 17, 1977)
2.Elvis Costello & Nick Lowe – Baby It’s You
3.Elvis Costello – Please Stay
4.Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – I’ll Never Fall In Love Again
5.Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Make It Easy On Yourself (Live in London, UK, Royal Festival Hall – October 29, 1998) *
6.Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – My Little Red Book (Live in London, UK, Royal Festival Hall – October 29, 1998) *
7.Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – Anyone Who Had A Heart (Live in London, UK, Royal Festival Hall – October 29, 1998) *
8.Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself (Live In New York City, Sessions at West 54th – October 18, 1998) *
* Previously Unreleased
The two LPs include the reissue of Painted from Memory across three sides, with the fourth side featuring six selections from Taken from Life. The LP set was mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering from the original tapes.
The two LP set will also be available separately, one a limited edition including a 12x12 lithograph of the duo.
A 2-CD set will also be available, featuring the first two CDs from the Super Deluxe set.
Available from Elvis Costello's official store:
Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach
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All major streaming services will offer this release, including a high-res download from Qobuz (at 24-bit/96kHz, along with other formats):
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Amazon will also have all three configurations (Super Deluxe, 2CD and 2LP):
Amazon product ASIN B0BQQZFL9R
Amazon product ASIN B0BQQ764J2
Amazon product ASIN B0BQQXL71D