"Elvis Costello's Big Wheel Finale" : THE WEEKEND MIX

I had hoped to piece together a mix, that collected all of the odd tracks and covers from Elvis Costello's current "Spinning Songbook" tour. With the endless supply of sources for live recordings on the internet, I thought this would be easy,  if a bit time consuming. But, as it happens, many of the recordings that have been made available just haven't sounded that good; an oddity in this day and age of such high-tech/unobtrusive recording devices. 

If that wasn't enough to put a cramp in my project, the Boston show with special guest Peter Wolf, hasn't turned up at all.  I had been looking forward to their duet on the J. Geils classic, "Cry One More Time." Aside from a not-so-good You Tube video, I've had no luck.


BUT...the final night at NYC's Beacon Theatre sounded good enough to my ears to offer up in its entirety, and it had a marathon set list with most of the odd songs and covers from the tour.  That said, here is "THE WEEKEND MIX."

WARNING:

This is not a stunning soundboard recording. It is a very nice, completely enjoyable, audience recording, that when turned up loud, should make you feel as if you are right there.

It is also a very long show, so it is broken down into two parts.

As for the show itself, I know that being there was a treat, but in listening back, I'm not sure if all of the covers worked. You can decide. Still, it is one special performance.


HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!







Elvis Costello & The Imposters
New York
May 24th, 2011

Overture - featuring the return of the former Mother Superior of Our Lady of Perpetual Torment, Dixie De La Fontaine

I Hope You’re Happy Now
Heart Of The City
Mystery Dance
Uncomplicated
Radio Radio

The Spectacular Spinning Songbook

Veronica – SPIN 1

“Joanna” Jackpot – SPIN 3

Pills And Soap
 
Detectives vs Hoover Factory – SPIN 3 - SPLIT DECISION

Hoover Factory
Watching The Detectives

“Napoleon Solo” Jackpot – SPIN 4 (DEFERRED)

“Imperial Chocolate” Jackpot – SPIN 5 by Questlove of The Roots

Shabby Doll – from “Imperial Bedroom”
Beyond Belief – from “Imperial Bedroom”
I Want You – from “Blood And Chocolate”

Black And White World – TOTAL IMPROMPTU – with Questlove on drums and Pete Thomas on background vocals

Let Me Roll It – IMPROMPTU

Accidents Will Happen – SPIN 6

Chelsea – Spin 7

Hand In Hand - IMPROMPTU
And Your Bird Can Sing – IMPROMPTU

Interlude

License To Kill – “Napoleon Solo”

“King’s Ransom” Jackpot – FIX

Indoor Fireworks – with Jim Lauderdale and the Imposters
I Lost You – with Jim Lauderdale and the Imposters
Brilliant Mistake – with Jim Lauderdale and the Imposters

“Girl” Jackpot – SPIN 8

This Year’s Girl
Earthbound – IMPROMPTU
Alison – IMPROMPTU
Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind? – IMPROMPTU
Party Girl
Purple Rain - IMPROMPTU

Finale

Out Of Time
Pump It Up
Substitute
Peace, Love And Understanding

PART ONE

PART TWO