The Songs of Bacharach & Costello, compiled by Elvis Costello, brings together all of the published songs that Costello has written with Burt Bacharach and celebrates the three decade songwriting partnership between them.[2CD] The 2CD set features the newly remastered album, Painted From Memory, on CD1, while CD2 features the entirety of Taken From Life, including unreleased songs from the proposed Painted From Memory musical score and three newly recorded compositions.[2LP] The 2LP set includes the newly remastered album, Painted From Memory and six songs from Taken From Life, of which three are newly recorded compositions. The LPs are pressed on 140g vinyl and audio was remastered by Bob Ludwig from the original tapes.[SUPER DELUXE] Compiled by Costello, the Super Deluxe Edition includes the newly remastered album, Painted From Memory, along with a new collection, Taken From Life, featuring unreleased songs from the proposed Painted From Memory musical score, plus live performances, and a detailed 10,000 word essay by Costello.
Tracklisting:
1. In The Darkest Place 2023 Remaster
2. Toledo 2023 Remaster
3. I Still Have That Other Girl 2023 Remaster
4. This House Is Empty Now 2023 Remaster
5. Tears At The Birthday Party 2023 Remaster
6. Such Unlikely Lovers 2023 Remaster
7. My Thief 2023 Remaster
8. The Long Division 2023 Remaster
9. Painted From Memory 2023 Remaster
10. The Sweetest Punch 2023 Remaster
11. What’s Her Name Today? 2023 Remaster
12. God Give Me Strength 2023 Remaster
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 & 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 - It's A Lonely World - Live
1. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve - Toledo
2. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve - In The Darkest Place
3. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve - My Thief
4. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve - I Still Have The Other Girl
5. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
6. Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve - God Give Me Strength
7. Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve & The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra - Painted From Memory
8. Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve & The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra - What's Her Name Today?
9. Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach - This House Is Empty Now
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, 19982LPPainted From Memory
1. In The Darkest Place 2023 Remaster
2. Toledo 2023 Remaster
3. I Still Have That Other Girl 2023 Remaster
4. This House Is Empty Now 2023 Remaster
5. Tears At The Birthday Party 2023 Remaster
6. Such Unlikely Lovers 2023 Remaster
7. My Thief 2023 Remaster
8. The Long Division 2023 Remaster
9. Painted From Memory 2023 Remaster
10. The Sweetest Punch 2023 Remaster
11. What’s Her Name Today? 2023 Remaster
12. God Give Me Strength 2023 Remaster
Selections From Taken From Life
1. Elvis Costello - You Can Have Her
2. Audra Mae - Don't Look Now
3. Audra Mae - I Looked Away
4. Elvis Costello & The Imposters - Taken From Life
5. Audra Mae - What’s Her Name Today?
6. Elvis Costello - Look Up Again
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