The Songs Of Bacharach & Costello
A fascinating 2023 meeting of two singular talents: Burt Bacharach, composer of some of pop's greatest melodies, and Elvis Costello, the intellectually restless rock iconoclast. Rather than straightforward covers, these recordings document Costello's interpretations of Bacharach songs across both lyrical and instrumental variations, revealing new dimensions in compositions most know from their original recordings. Bacharach's sophisticated harmonic language and meticulous production receive fresh attention through Costello's expressive, often sardonic vocal approach. The two-disc set flows between intimate ballads and propulsive arrangements, from Costello's tender readings of classics to inventive reinterpretations. A remarkable pairing that deepens appreciation for both artists and demonstrates why Bacharach remains pop's greatest melodist.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz, Pop |
| Style | Easy Listening Lounge Vocal Ballad |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | UMe |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Worldwide |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
Genre:
Jazz, Pop
Style:
Easy Listening, Lounge, Vocal, Ballad
Label:
UMe
Country:
Worldwide
Year:
03 Mar 2023
. Painted From Memory
1-1. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - In The Darkest Place 4:20
1-2. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - Toledo 4:36
1-3. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - I Still Have That Other Girl 2:48
1-4. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - This House Is Empty Now 5:11
1-5. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - Tears At The Birthday Party 4:39
1-6. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - Such Unlikely Lovers 3:27
1-7. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - My Thief 4:21
1-8. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - The Long Division 4:15
1-9. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - Painted From Memory 4:14
1-10. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - The Sweetest Punch 4:12
1-11. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - What's Her Name Today? 4:11
1-12. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello - God Give Me Strength 6:10
. Taken From Life
2-1. Elvis Costello - You Can Have Her 5:08
2-2. Cassandra Wilson, Bill Frisell - Painted From Memory 4:11
2-3. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello and The Imposters - Don't Look Now 2:31
2-4. Elvis Costello and The Imposters - Everyone's Playing House 3:06
2-5. Audra Mae - I Looked Away 2:38
2-6. Elvis Costello and The Imposters - Taken From Life 4:21
2-7. Don Byron, Bill Frisell - My Thief 4:32
2-8. Jenni Muldaur - Shameless 4:32
2-9. Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello and The Imposters - Photographs Can Lie 3:40
2-10. Audra Mae - In The Darkest Place 3:30
2-11. Elvis Costello and The Imposters - Why Won't Heaven Help Me? 3:23
2-12. Jenni Muldaur - Stripping Paper 3:36
2-13. Elvis Costello and The Imposters - He's Given Me Things 4:13
2-14. Audra Mae - What's Her Name Today? 3:45
2-15. Elvis Costello - Look Up Again 5:18
2-16. Burt Bacharach - Lie Back and Think Of England 2:08
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