Name: The Songs of Bacharach and Costello
Brand: Elvis Costello, Burt Bacharach

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4848604

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r26282963]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double 140 Gram Vinyl.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602448486042

Total Cap

Black LPx2

4848614

Silver

0602448486141

Silver CDx2

4848603

Extended format: Yes

Double LP and 4CD Set.

0602448486035

Artist

Elvis Costello

Burt Bacharach

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

Elvis Costello is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He was born on August 25, 1954 in London, England. In the early years of his career, he gained recognition as part of the group Elvis Costello & The Attractions. However, in 1996, the band recorded their last album and underwent some lineup changes. They reformed in 2002 with a new bassist and adopted a new name: The Imposters.
Throughout his career, Elvis Costello has been known for his diverse musical style and thought-provoking lyrics. His talent has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. In addition to his music career, he is also recognized for his marriage to Diana Krall since 2003.
To learn more about other bands or aliases associated with Elvis Costello (such as The Imposters or Confederates), you can explore Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus' profile.

Burt Bacharach was an award-winning American pianist and composer, born on May 12, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri. He is best known for his pop hits from 1962-1970, which he composed and often performed himself. His songs were mainly written by Hal David, with whom he had a successful collaboration. Bacharach also worked briefly with Hal's brother Mack David and his ex-wife Carole Bayer Sager.
Throughout his career, Bacharach was married to several notable women including actress Paula Stewart (1953-1958), actress Angie Dickinson (1965-1980), songwriter Carole Bayer Sager (1982-1991), and finally Jane Hansen since 1993. In recognition of his talent and contributions to music, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 1971.
Burt Bacharach's unique style has influenced many artists in the industry. Some similar artists include Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, The 5th Dimension, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello & The Imposters among others.

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The Songs of Bacharach and 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,&nbsp;Painted From Memory,&nbsp;on CD1, while CD2 features the entirety of&nbsp;Taken From Life, including unreleased songs from the proposed “Painted From Memory” musical score and three newly recorded compositions.&nbsp;

2LP -&nbsp;The 2LP set includes the newly remastered album,&nbsp;Painted From Memory&nbsp;and six songs from&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

2LP+ -&nbsp;Compiled by Costello, the Super Deluxe Edition includes the newly remastered album,&nbsp;Painted From Memory, along with a new collection,&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

The Songs of Bacharach and Costello

Music GB