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thus spake drake (Free subscription) | yesterday
Ok, the music geek love fest Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... premiered with Elton John and there was a ton of great music discussion. Leon Russell , Laura Nyro and David Ackles were great artists championed by Elton, and so of course, that's what we'll have cued up the next day to listen as we work. For instance, I did not know that Laura Nyro's Gonna Take a Miracle was backed by LaBelle...
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The Official Elvis Costello Website (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
Wednesday, December 3rd at 9:00pm "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Sir Elton John" - Elvis welcomes the British pop-rock superstar Elton John. Elvis and Elton explore Elton John's love and passion for many of the musicians who've had an impact on his life and career - from Leon Russell to Laura Nyro - with some candid and hilarious anecdotes along the way. Elton sheds light on his 40 year...
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Salon (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
Dec. 3, 2008 | This is what heaven must look like for songwriters. You wander into the middle of a lively conversation between close friends Elton John and Elvis Costello, discussing the virtues of songwriting greats from Leon Russell to Laura Nyro. Next, Costello plays an odd acoustic version of "Femme Fatale" by the Velvet Underground, and Lou Reed wanders in to demonstrate the correct...
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The Daily Vidette (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
NEW YORK (AP) - During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles.
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San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles. The two...
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San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 30/11/2008
During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles. The two...
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New York Post (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
From their conversation, we learn that Elton was enamored of Leon Russell's piano-playing; that Leon played with Duane Eddy and Delaney & Bonnie; that Elton was once "petrified" by having to play "Danny Boy" in D flat (hey, who wouldn't be!); and that Elton and Elvis both admired the music of David Ackles (if you have to ask who he is, or was, then you're not cool enough to be...
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WJZ Baltimore, Maryland News Weathe (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles.
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MSNBC.com: Television (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
updated 4:38 p.m. ET Dec. 1, 2008NEW YORK - During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles.The two men closed the show, which airs Wednesday at 9 p.m., performing the obscure singer-songwriter...
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Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 30/11/2008
NEW YORK — During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles.The two men closed the show, which airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, performing the obscure singer-songwriter Ackles' "Down River.""For...
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Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
Click photo to enlargeElvis Costello, host of the Sundance Channel original series, "Spectacle." During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles.The two men closed the show, which airs...
