Show Notes
New York Times features editor Jim Windolf is the man behind the legendary Costello’s 500 feature for Vanity Fair.
In the landmark November 2000 essay, Elvis identified 500 albums “essential to a happy life”, from ABBA to Zamballarana.
In this episode, Jim recalls his inspiration for the feature and the process of working on it with Costello. He also reflects on interviewing Elvis and an incredible range of live gigs he’s watched over the years.
Jim also picks six of his favourite Elvis Costello songs to add to the Bedroom Alibis playlist.
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.