The Bestacle Of Spectacle

 

Elvis Costello's "Spectacle" lasted for only two seasons. In a perfect world, we would still be watching today. Big name artists and music obsessives sat together on the stage, discussing their influences, telling stories and singing together. Levon Helm, Allen Toussaint, Bono, Richard Thompson, James Taylor, Rosanne Cash, Lou Reed, Bruce Springsteen and co-producer Elton John, were just some of the legends that shared their time with Elvis.

I hadn't thought about the show in years, but sharing the Norah Jones song last week reminded me that I had some audio. 

So here is something I put together for your listening pleasure. If memory serves, all of the guests were backed by The Imposters.

TRACKLIST:

Ballad Of A Well Known Gun- Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Seven Year Ache- Rosanne Cash & Norah Jones
Tennessee Jed- Allen Toussaint, Nick Lowe, Richard Thompson, Levon Helm, Larry Campbell & E.C.
Everyday I Write The Book- Ron Sexsmith, Jesse Winchester, Sheryl Crow & E.C.
Crying In The Rain- James Taylor & E.C.
Show Biz Kids- E.C.
Straight To Hell- Jakob Dylan & E.C.
Sham-A-Ling- Dong-Ding- Jesse Winchester
The Longest Days- John Mellencamp
Don't Forget Me- Neko Case
How Many Times Have You Broken My Heart- Norah Jones & E.C.
Shoot Out The Lights- Richard Thompson & E.C.
Border Song- Allen Toussaint & E.C.
April 5th- E.C. , Rosanne Cash, & Kris Kristofferson
Ring Them Bells- Ron Sexsmith, Sheryl Crow & E.C.
Perfect Day- Lou Reed- & E.C.
Sunday Morning Coming Down- Kris Kristofferson
Down River- Elton John & E.C.

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