Show Notes
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 look back at that performance and the career of David Ackles, who released four fine albums between 1968 and 1973.
More from Dangerous Amusements: the Elvis Costello playlist
On Elvis Costello's 70th birthday, we reach the finale of the 70@70 series.
Author Libby Cudmore joins me for the penultimate episode of the Elvis Costello 70@70 series.
For the fifth part of the Elvis Costello 70@70 series, it's my great pleasure to be joined by producer, engineer and Costello collaborator Steve Mandel.
It's a warm welcome back to the podcast to music journalist Paul Stokes for the fourth instalment of the Elvis Costello 70@70 series.
Music writer Allison Rapp is my guest for the third instalment of the Elvis Costello 70@70 series.