Dangerous Amusements: the Elvis Costello playlist

WS Cranmore

Dangerous Amusements: the Elvis Costello playlist

Show Notes

Artist and painter WS Cranmore is my first transatlantic guest on the podcast.

skOt recalls hearing Elvis Costello’s music for the first time and tells me how one of EC’s songs changed his life.

We discuss Costello’s album artwork and the key to creating a memorable LP or single sleeve.

skOt also tells me of his shock when Elvis got in touch to buy one of his paintings…

Check out the playlist of Costello songs put together by my guests in this second season of the podcast.

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