Description
"We love the show." -Rolling Stone
"The charismatic rocker and his famous pals make beautiful music together." -Entertainment Weekly
Elvis Costello is joined by fellow legends such as Elton John, The Police, and James Taylor in this music-driven series. New York�s Apollo Theatre and 30 Rockefeller Plaza play host to the icons as they cover favorite songs and chat about their craft. This release includes 13 episodes.
Conceived to provide a forum for in- depth discussion and performance with the most interesting artists and personalities of our time, Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... fuses the best of talk and music television. Each of the thirteen one-hour episodes in this complete first season exposes the essence of iconic and influential figures who are given the rare opportunity to speak intelligently and in-depth about music and their careers - how their classic songs were written and why; their experiences; their influences and the creative process overall, revealing new insights about their extraordinary work and lives. Unique performances - by the featured guests, by Spectacle's multi-faceted host, Elvis Costello, and by the guests and host, along with other spontaneous illustrative moments - further distinguish Spectacle as one of the most complete music television experiences fans could want.
Elvis Costello in conversation and performance with... Sir Elton John, President Bill Clinton, Tony Bennet, Lou Reed, Jullan Schnabel, The Police, Smokey Robinson, Rufus Wainwright, Jakob Dylan, Jenny Lewis, She & Him, Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock, Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones, Kris Kristofferson, John Mellencamp, Jame Taylor, Renee Fleming
Over 60 unique musical performances and collaborations... Purple Haze, Allson, You've Really Got A Hold On Me, Fire and Rain, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, Sunshine Of Your Love, Walking On The Moon, Roxanne, The Way You Look Tonight, One Headlight, Small Town, Me And Bobby McGee, Watching The Detectives, and many more.