King of America is the tenth album by Elvis Costello, originally released on 21 February 1986. Co-produced by Costello and T Bone Burnett, the album originated following a series of tours the two made under the name the Coward Brothers. This plunge into blues and roots Americana stands with This Year's Model and Imperial Bedroom as Costello's greatest work.
The collection is anchored by CD1: a new 2024 remaster of the album King Of America from the original master tapes. CD2 is a collection of songs featuring studio recordings, previously unreleased demos, outtakes and live recordings from this wild and wonderfully odd odyssey.
Tracklist:
CD 1 – King of America (2024 Remaster)
1. Brilliant Mistake
2. Lovable
3. Our Little Angel
4. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
5. Glitter Gulch
6. Indoor Fireworks
7. Little Palaces
8. I'll Wear It Proudly
9. American Without Tears
10. Eisenhower Blues
11. Poisoned Rose
12. The Big Light
13. Jack Of All Parades
14. Suit Of Lights
15. Sleep Of The Just
CD 2 – Selections From the Other Realms (Best of the Box Set)
1. Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line – Live*
2. There’s a Story In Your Voice – with Lucinda Williams
3. American Without Tears – Live*
4. Jimmie Standing In The Rain
5. Indoor Fireworks – Live*
6. Suffering Face – Demo
7. In Another Room
8. Wonder Woman
9. Riverboat – Live*
10. Sulphur To Sugarcane
11. Country Darkness
12. April 5th – with Rosanne Cash & Kris Kristofferson
13. The People’s Limousine – The Coward Brothers
*Live in London, UK, Royal Albert Hall / January 27, 1987
Please note that King of America & Other Realms (2CD) is currently not in store but is with our local supplier.
Most of the time it takes around 2-5 days from the time you place the order for the item to arrive here and be sent out but it can take longer if there are any delays.