Elvis costello autobiography radio 4 live
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The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum
Re: Elvis Costello's book
Postby nymusicalsguy »
You and I have a very different view about the viability of Burt's current theatre work, and I don't think either of our views will soon change. I'm just thrilled that he's continuing to write today, and that it is as creatively rewarding for him as it appears to be. Hopefully we can both agree that his new music deserves the wider platforms of which you speak and the opportunity to reach a broader audience. Here's hoping. I don't think anybody here disagrees that his new work deserves to be heard on CD, etc. In the meantime, I may well be alone in this, but I'm grateful that Burt is still writing, even for a small audience in a tiny theatre in NYC. He doesn't "owe" us anything at this point...and the fact remains that he's writing and we may hear these songs at some point. Why begrudge him that? I understand your frustration, but I'd rather remain optimistic. We can agree to disagree, but I'm always happy to read your contributions here (and reply when possible). You clearly have exquisite taste in music!
All my best as always!
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Elvis Costello at the BBC
From his early days writing songs, getting arrested for busking outside a record company conference, signing to the very cool Stiff Records, to his acclaimed collaborations with Sir Paul McCartney, The Brodsky Quartet and Burt Bacharach, through cutting edge hits and acclaimed albums, this is the story of Declan MacManus, the son of a ballad singer with the Joe Loss Band, one of whose first words as a baby, “Skin!”, requested a Frank Sinatra song. He went on to conquer the world with a New Wave of extraordinary British music and his personal take on classic genres. As Elvis Costello, he learned his craft from the early acetates of famous chart artists that his father brought home to learn for his dance band concerts.
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