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Becky Want 54:42

8d ago54:42

54:42

BBC broadcaster Becky Want has interviewed a host of illustrious names during her career in radio and television, including her hero, Elvis Costello. In this episode, Becky recalls her experiences of interviewing Elvis and having the opportunity to ask him about her favourite album, Painted From Memory. She tells me about some of her favourite Cost…

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Jeff Slate 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Singer/songwriter and musician Jeff Slate joins me ahead of the release of his new album, The Last Day of Summer. We chat about his love of Elvis Costello's music and its influence on his own songwriting. Jeff recalls the many and varied Costello gigs he's attended over the years and picks out some of his favourite EC songs. Jeff tells me about rec…

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Courtney E Smith 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

My guest is writer, editor and podcaster, Courtney E Smith. The host of Songs My Ex Ruined discusses her love of Elvis Costello’s music and selects some of her favourite EC tracks for the playlist. Courtney recalls meeting Elvis during her time at MTV and sharesher memories of some incredible Costello gigs, including VH1’s Decades Rock Live and his…

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BONUS - Elvis, Elton and Down River 19:06

3M ago19:06

19:06

Something a bit different to kick off 2024. This is a mini episode reflecting on how a stunning duet by Elvis Costello and Elton John introduced me to the wonderful music of David Ackles. They performed a beautiful version of Ackles' Down River on Spectacle, backed by James Burton, Allen Toussaint, Pete Thomas and Davey Faragher. In this episode, I…

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Kenton Hall 1:12:26

4M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Kenton Hall is a man of many talents: songwriter, musician,actor and director. He’s also a huge Elvis Costello fan. In this episode, Kenton tells me how he discovered Costello’s music, what it means to him and how it has influenced his own songwriting. We chat about some of his favourite Elvis records, memorable gigs and how Steve Nieve came to rec…

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Tim Riley 56:05

6M ago56:05

56:05

Music writer Tim Riley is the author of acclaimed booksabout the Beatles, John Lennon and Bob Dylan, among others. He’s also closely followed the career of Elvis Costello andtells me about the impact the early Elvis records had on him. We discuss memorable Costello gigs, Elvis’s talent for interpretation, his collaboration with Paul McCartney and t…

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Jorge Farah 1:05:40

6M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Writer and editor Jorge Farah describes Elvis Costello’s music as “the soundtrack to my life”. In this episode, we discuss how he came to be a Costello fan, chat about some of his favourite records and how he came to be one of the author’s of the popular Trunkworthy feature, The Elvis Costello Song of theWeek. In addition, Jorge recommends some of …

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A L Kennedy 54:38

8M ago54:38

54:38

A L Kennedy is an award-winning author, playwright, comicand performer. Among her acclaimed works is a collection of short stories named after the Elvis Costello song, All The Rage. In this episode, she tells me about her love of Costello’s music and his use of language. We also dig deep into Tramp The Dirt Down with afascinating reflection on Brit…

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Jim Windolf 59:06

10M ago59:06

59:06

New York Times features editor Jim Windolf is the man behind the legendary Costello’s 500 feature for Vanity Fair. In the landmark November 2000 essay, Elvis identified 500 albums “essential to a happy life”, from ABBA to Zamballarana. In this episode, Jim recalls his inspiration for the feature and the process of working on it with Costello. He al…

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A sound salvation 0:53

10M ago0:53

0:53

This is a quick plug for an appearance I’ve made on another show. It’s an absolute thrill and honour to be a guest on one of my favourite podcasts, Life Goals with Theo Delaney. I chat to Theo about football and music, picking eight goals and songs that mean a lot to me. As you’d expect, Elvis Costello features among my choices… I loved doing this,…

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Connor Ratliff 1:42:52

11M ago1:42:52

1:42:52

Connor Ratliff is an actor, comedian and host of the acclaimed Dead Eyes podcast. He is also an Elvis Costello fanatic. In this episode, Connor tells me how he came to Costello's music in the 1990s, his Elvis "parlour games" and we dig into some of his favourite EC songs. We also chat about watching Costello live and what is was like to be on the f…

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Allison Rapp 54:57

12M ago54:57

54:57

Music journalist Allison Rapp has written extensively about Elvis Costello’s music. She’s reviewed a wide variety of EC gigs, including 2023’s residency at the Gramercy Theatre in New York, and a memorable performance at the opening of the Bob Dylan Center. Allison also revisited My Aim Is True on the 45th anniversary of its release for Ultimate Cl…

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Bill Schweigart 57:59

1y ago57:59

57:59

Acclaimed author Bill Schweigart takes time out from releasing two books in a month to chat about Elvis Costello’s music. Bill became a Costello fan with the release of Spike and tells me what the music means to him. He also picks six songs for the playlist, including the track he loved and had to give away. We also talk about standout gigs, how El…

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BONUS - Bacharach and Costello 31:07

1y ago31:07

31:07

A tribute to Burt Bacharach following his death a few days ago in February 2023. In this episode, I look back at his collaborations with Elvis Costello and celebrate the music they made together. I also revisit the thoughts of previous guests on the show about what different Bacharach/Costello songs mean to them.…

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Emma Swift 56:08

1y ago56:08

56:08

Singer/songwriter Emma Swift counts Elvis Costello among her musical heroes and describes his songs as “a gateway into another kind of life”. Emma released Blonde on the Tracks, her acclaimed album of interpretations of Bob Dylan songs in 2020. In 2022, Costello picked out one of those recordings for inclusion on his jukebox for the opening of the …

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Mark Lamarr 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Top comedian and broadcaster Mark Lamarr joins me to open the fifth series of the podcast. Mark has starred in some of the defining UK television shows of the last three decades, including The Word, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Shooting Stars. His acclaimed radio shows have showcased the depth of his love of music. Mark picks out some of his favour…

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Steve Mandel (part two) 57:06

1+ y ago57:06

57:06

In this second part of my conversation with producer and engineer, Steve Mandel, we chat about Wise Up Ghost, the album he created with Elvis Costello and The Roots. The record was released to critical acclaim in September 2013. It was produced by Costello, Questlove and Mandel, with Steve credited as a songwriter on all but one of the dozen tracks…

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Steve Mandel (part one) 1:31:42

1+ y ago1:31:42

1:31:42

Steve Mandel is an audio engineer, producer and songwriter highly regarded for his work with The Roots. He first encountered his hero, Elvis Costello, while working on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, on which The Roots were the house band. Steve suggested they perform an old arrangement of Costello’s High Fidelity and took a stash of albums for…

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Remedy Robinson 49:42

1+ y ago49:42

49:42

Author and linguist Remedy Robinson hosts the brilliant Costello-themed podcast, Slow Drag With Remedy. Each episode is an “exploration and appreciation of the genius words, phrases and references found in each song credited solely to Mr Elvis Costello”. We chat about her love of Elvis’s lyrics and how that led to her launching the show. Remedy tel…

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My Aim Is True with Richard Crouse 1:16:29

1+ y ago1:16:29

1:16:29

22 July 2022 is the 45th anniversary of Elvis Costello’s acclaimed debut album, My Aim Is True. Married father-of-one, Declan MacManus, was a computer operator from London and a prolific aspiring songwriter. Signed to Stiff Records, MacManus cut his first professional album at Pathway Studios, backed by Clover and produced by Nick Lowe. He never lo…

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Adam Roberts 53:53

2y ago53:53

53:53

Science fiction author, critic and academic, Professor Adam Roberts, has been an Elvis Costello fan since hearing Blood and Chocolate. Our conversation about his love of Elvis also takes in poetry, the philosophy of Hegel and sex dungeons. Adam has picked out six of his favourite Costello songs for this season’s playlist and you can read his 2022 a…

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Sebastian Krys (part two) 41:35

2y ago41:35

41:35

In this second part of my conversation with producer Sebastian Krys, we chat about some of his favourite Elvis Costello songs. Sebastian picks out six Costello tracks for my playlist, including the recent song that stopped him dead in his tracks when Elvis sent him the demo. We also discuss some of the great EC gigs he's attended. Follow Dangerous …

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Sebastian Krys (part one) 1:15:52

2y ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Sebastian Krys is a multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning producer and engineer.He’s worked with an incredible array of great artists, including Gloria Estefan and Shakira, and has co-produced Elvis Costello’s records since 2018’s Look Now.In part one of this two-part conversation, Sebastian tells me about his career in music and his ongoing col…

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BONUS - classic Costello covers 1:09:33

2y ago1:09:33

1:09:33

As well as being a brilliant and prolific songwriter, Elvis Costello is a master of interpreting songs written by other people.In this bonus episode of the podcast, we put aside our playlists and the usual format to focus on some of the great Costello covers.To do that, I’m delighted to welcome back to the show a director, podcaster and radio host:…

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Libby Cudmore 56:58

2y ago56:58

56:58

Author and music writer Libby Cudmore has been an Elvis Costello fanatic since being given a mix-CD containing Crimes of Paris.In this episode, Libby tells me how her love of Costello’s music has developed into an obsession and why you don’t want to be next to her at an EC gig.We chat about how Elvis’s music has inspired Libby’s work as a crime wri…

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Ian Winwood 1:05:07

2y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Music journalist and author Ian Winwood is an Elvis Costello obsessive. We chat about how his love of EC’s music began, the many and varied gigs he’s been to and why a Costello song was the soundtrack to his wedding day. Ian also picks out five of his favourite Elvis songs to add to my Ashtrays of Emotion playlist. We also talk about Ian’s terrific…

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Pam Thurschwell 50:36

2y ago50:36

50:36

Pam Thurschwell is an academic, author and self-confessed “Costello trainspotter”. She tells me how early Costello songs like Green Shirt put their fingerprints on her teenage imagination, leading to a lifelong love of Elvis’s music. We discuss the articles Pam has had published about EC’s music and revisit some of the many Costello gigs she’s been…

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Neal Davies 50:28

2+ y ago50:28

50:28

I’m joined by Neal Davies for the final episode of 2021. Neal tells me about the book he’s writing about Elvis Costello in the mid-‘80s: King of America, Blood and Chocolate, the pseudonyms and the questions of identity. We chat about his interview with Bruce Thomas and show some love to Goodbye Cruel World. Along the way, Neal recalls the dozens o…

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Chris Mercer 57:31

2+ y ago57:31

57:31

Composer and musician Chris Mercer joins me to talk about the music of Elvis Costello. Chris recalls buying his first Costello album and how it completely changed his musical standards. We explore the “intricate, dense” lyrics of the EC songbook and why Chris considers Elvis to be one of the great melodists of our time. The host of the brilliant Ta…

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Geoff Blythe 42:50

2+ y ago42:50

42:50

As a member of the TKO Horns, Geoff Blythe toured with Elvis Costello and the Attractions and performed on several tracks on the 1983 album, Punch the Clock. Geoff tells me about the sessions, going on the road with the Attractions and recording the promo video for Let Them All Talk. Along the way, Geoff recalls recording with Nick Lowe and Allen T…

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Alan Johnson 56:52

2+ y ago56:52

56:52

What a treat it was to catch up with award-winning author and former UK Home Secretary Alan Johnson to talk about his love of Elvis Costello’s music. An EC fanatic since hearing (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes, Alan tells me why he feels such an affinity with the man he credits with his personal lifetime achievement award. We chat about some o…

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Kitten Kuroi 56:31

2+ y ago56:31

56:31

Kitten Kuroi is a singer, songwriter and activist who has performed live with Elvis Costello and the Imposters on a number of tours. She also recorded vocals for the 2018 album, Look Now, which won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards. Kitten tells me about her earliest musical influences and how she came to Elvis…

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Glen Colson 1:00:51

3y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Legendary music PR Glen Colson worked on Elvis Costello’s record releases and tours in the late-1970s. Glen tells me all about those early days – the stunts, the arrests, the tours and the music. We chat about life at Stiff Records and the assorted cast of characters Glen’s encountered during his career, including Ian Dury, Nick Lowe and Syd Barret…

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Georg Purvis 56:54

3y ago56:54

56:54

Georg Purvis is the author of On Track: Elvis Costello and the Attractions. Having previously published books on Pink Floyd and Queen, Georg explores every song and album recorded by Costello between 1977 and 1986. In this episode, Georg tells me about writing the book and his own experiences as an Elvis Costello fan. He picks five of his favourite…

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WS Cranmore 58:17

3y ago58:17

58:17

Artist and painter WS Cranmore is my first transatlantic guest on the podcast. skOt recalls hearing Elvis Costello’s music for the first time and tells me how one of EC’s songs changed his life. We discuss Costello’s album artwork and the key to creating a memorable LP or single sleeve. skOt also tells me of his shock when Elvis got in touch to buy…

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Paul Stokes 58:57

3y ago58:57

58:57

Music journalist Paul Stokes (NME, Q, MOJO, BBC Radio 6 Music) takes us on a trip down Rocking Horse Road as we talk about his love of Elvis Costello’s music. We chat about the Costello record that changed his life and look back at some of the many Elvis gigs he’s been to over the years. Paul tells us about his experiences of interviewing EC for di…

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Jason Carty 57:07

3y ago57:07

57:07

Jason Carty is one half of the terrific Beatles podcast, Nothing Is Real. A winner of the coveted Beatle Brain of Ireland competition with his co-host, Steven Cockroft, Jason is also a huge Elvis Costello fan. We discuss some of Jason’s favourite Costello songs, the many and varied EC gigs he’s attended and he recalls meeting the man himself during…

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Boyd Hilton 58:44

3y ago58:44

58:44

Boyd Hilton is a top TV and film journalist, entertainment director for Heat magazine and contributing editor at Empire. He’s also a huge Elvis Costello fan. In this episode, Boyd picks five EC songs for our playlist, recalls his earliest Elvis experiences and tells us about transatlantic trips to watch Costello live. We also discuss Costello’s sti…

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Jo Brand 57:25

3y ago57:25

57:25

I'm delighted to welcome comedian, actor, writer and TV presenter Jo Brand to the podcast. We talk about her love of Elvis Costello's music and discuss the five songs she's added to our Dragging the Lake playlist. Jo tells me about appearing alongside Elvis on the BBC's Fantasy Football League and demonstrating her Costello party piece on televisio…

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Jeremy Vine 58:31

3y ago58:31

58:31

Broadcaster and author Jeremy Vine is our first guest on the second season of Dangerous Amusements. Jeremy describes Elvis Costello as “the number one artist in my life” and talks us through four decades of being a major fan. We discuss some of Jeremy’s favourite EC songs and he picks five tracks for our Dragging the Lake playlist. Jeremy tells us …

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Tom Doyle 1:01:44

3y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Leading music writer Tom Doyle drops by to chat about Elvis Costello.Tom’s been an Elvis fan since buying the Oliver’s Army single and has gone on to cover Costello’s career for MOJO and Q over the last couple of decades.He tells us about his experiences of interviewing and reviewing the man he describes as “the professor of pop”.As Tom’s also exte…

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Andy Spinoza 43:46

3y ago43:46

43:46

Writer and publisher Andy Spinoza is our special guest on this episode. Andy picks five Elvis Costello tracks for our playlist and discusses the vitriol, humour and sense of identity in the songs. He recalls becoming a Costello fan as a teenager and tells us what it was like to then interview and hang out with his hero for a magazine feature he was…

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Dame Angela Eagle 46:09

3+ y ago46:09

46:09

Our guest is politician and author, Dame Angela Eagle MP. Angela tells us about her love of Elvis Costello’s music, from listening to the copy of Armed Forces she bought as a present for her sister through to joining him on stage to spin the wheel. She discusses the political aspect of Costello’s songs and reveals how Elvis’s father played a role i…

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David Quantick 47:11

3+ y ago47:11

47:11

Our guest is author, music journalist and screenwriter David Quantick. We discuss some of David's favourite Elvis Costello songs as he adds five tracks to the Dangerous Amusements playlist. David recalls being unable to stand up for falling down at an Attractions gig, considers EC's acting roles and speculates about the existence of a graphic Coste…

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Theo Delaney 52:46

3+ y ago52:46

52:46

We’re joined by award-winning director, broadcaster and podcaster, Theo Delaney. Theo chats about his love of Elvis Costello’s music, from first hearing John Peel play (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes and receiving This Year’s Model as a childhood Christmas present through to attending countless EC gigs. Theo also tells us how he came to work o…

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My Darling Clementine 1:11:43

3+ y ago1:11:43

1:11:43

We’re joined by Lou Dalgleish and Michael Weston King of My Darling Clementine. They chat about their new album, Country Darkness, featuring their interpretations of a dozen Elvis Costello songs, recorded with Steve Nieve. We discuss their Costello-inspired stage show ‘They Call Her Natasha’, collaborating with the Brodsky Quartet and much more bes…

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Ian Prowse 49:28

3+ y ago49:28

49:28

Musician and singer/songwriter Ian Prowse drops by to talk about the music of Elvis Costello. The Pele and Amsterdam frontman recalls hearing EC for the first time and being captivated by the conviction of his music. Ian shares tales of recording and touring with Costello and picks five songs for the Dangerous Amusements playlist. Visit Ian's websi…

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Mark Billingham 48:29

3+ y ago48:29

48:29

Best-selling author Mark Billingham joins us to chat all things Elvis. Mark tells us about hosting EC's book launch event in 2015, spinning the wheel in the '80s and how being an Elvis superfan helped him win the BBC's Celebrity Mastermind. He recalls the first time he heard a Costello song on the radio, reveals the EC album that changed his life a…

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Dangerous Amusements trailer 2:18

3+ y ago2:18

2:18

Introducing Dangerous Amusements, a place where we talk about the music of Elvis Costello. On each episode, a guest joins Stu Arrowsmith to chat all things EC and helps to compile the ultimate Elvis Costello playlist. This is a quick preview of what's on its way.

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