Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – The Songs of Bacharach & Costello – Vinyl Record

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The Songs of Bacharach & Costello, lovingly curated by Elvis Costello, beautifully showcases the songs he’s created with Burt Bacharach, celebrating their incredible three-decade songwriting partnership. This delightful 2LP set features the newly remastered album Painted from Memory and includes six songs from Taken from Life, three of which are fresh, newly recorded compositions. Plus, the LPs are pressed on 140g vinyl, with audio expertly remastered by Bob Ludwig from the original tapes, ensuring a top-notch listening experience!

• 3 newly recorded songs by the talented Bacharach & Costello duo: “Taken from Life” performed by Elvis Costello & The Imposters, along with “You Can Have Her” and “Look Up Again” which feature Elvis Costello beautifully orchestrated by the amazing Vince Mendoza and recorded under the expert direction of Burt Bacharach
• 3 previously unreleased performances: “Don’t Look Now” sung by the wonderful Audra Mae & John Pagano, and two enchanting pieces, “I Looked Away” and “What’s Her Name Today?” performed by Audra Mae accompanied by the talented pianist Jim Cox.

Painted from Memory

1. In the Darkest Place
2. Toledo
3. I Still Have That Other Girl
4. This House Is Empty Now
5. Tears at the Birthday Party
6. Such Unlikely Lovers
7. My Thief
8. The Long Division
9. Painted from Memory
10. The Sweetest Punch
11. What’s Her Name Today?
12. God Give Me Strength

Songs from Taken from Life

1. You Can Have Her – Elvis Costello
2. Don’t Look Now – Audra Mae & John Pagano
3. I Looked Away – Audra Mae
4. Taken from Life – Elvis Costello & The Imposters
5. What’s Her Name Today? – Audra Mae
6. Look Up Again – Elvis Costello