Elvis Costello And The Imposters Announce 'The Boy Named If' Companion Album
Friday, 18 November 2022
Written by Jon Stickler
Elvis Costello has shared details of a companion to his latest album.
'The Boy Named If (Alive at Memphis Magnetic)' will arrive digitally on November 25, and follows the legendary singer-songwriter's January LP, 'The Boy Named If', which has just been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album.
It'll comprise updated versions of songs from 'The Boy Named If' that were recorded in the studio during rehearsals for the LP's accompanying tour dates. Costello said:
"When the Imposters and I entered Memphis Magnetic studio in October 2021, it was the first time we'd been face-to-face or side-by-side while playing the songs from 'The Boy Named If'.
"Now we were three days from opening on the Soundstage at Graceland but what better way to prepare than playing some of your favourite songs, while negotiating with the trickier angles in our new tunes."
The tracklist also features a revamp of Costello's 1983 song Every Day I Write The Book, along with covers of songs by The Rolling Stones, The Byrds, and Paul McCartney and Wings, among others. Head below to hear a remix of Magnificent Hurt from 'The Boy Named If' by Japanese rap duo Chelmico, who commented: "Can’t believe we did a collab with Elvis Costello And The Imposters!! Who knew this could happen in real life!? When we were talking on a Zoom call, Elvis said we can do whatever we want so we just did! Please enjoy our interpretation of the world of Magnificent Hurt. The beats by Ryo Takahashi is just a perfection! We're all HAPPY that Elvis is happy with the track!"
Elvis Costello has a residency at New York's Gramercy Theatre scheduled for February, before he embarks on a North American tour later that month.
'The Boy Named If (Alive at Memphis Magnetic)' tracklist:
1. Magnificent Hurt (Costello)
2. Truth Drug (Nick Lowe)
3. Penelope Halfpenny (Costello)
4. So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star (McGuinn/Hillman)
5. What If I Can’t Give You Anything But Love? (Costello)
6. The Boy Named If (Costello)
7. Let Me Roll It (Paul McCartney/Linda McCartney)
8. Every Day I Write The Book (Costello)
9. Out Of Time (Jagger/Richards)
10. Here, There and Everywhere (McCartney)
11. Magnificent Hurt remix (Costello/Chelmico)
Elvis Costello Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri December 02 2022 - AUSTIN Texas - Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater (USA)
Thu February 09 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Gramercy Theatre (USA)
Fri February 10 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Gramercy Theatre (USA)
Sat February 11 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Gramercy Theatre (USA)
Mon February 13 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Gramercy Theatre (USA)
Tue February 14 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Gramercy Theatre (USA)
Thu February 16 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Gramercy Theatre (USA)
Fri February 17 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Gramercy Theatre (USA)
Sun February 19 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Gramercy Theatre (USA)
Mon February 20 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Gramercy Theatre (USA)
Wed February 22 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Gramercy Theatre (USA)
Thu February 23 2023 - BETHLEHEM Pennsylvania - Wind Creek Event Center (USA)
Sat February 25 2023 - ATLANTIC CITY New Jersey - Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort (USA)
Sun February 26 2023 - MONTCLAIR New Jersey - Wellmont Theater (USA)
Tue February 28 2023 - ITHACA New York - State Theatre (USA)
Thu March 02 2023 - KINGSTON New York - Ulster Performing Arts Center (USA)
Fri March 03 2023 - PORT CHESTER New York - Capitol Theatre (USA)
Sat March 04 2023 - WORCESTER Massachusetts - Hanover Theatre (USA)
Mon March 06 2023 - PORTSMOUTH VA New Hampshire - Music Hall (USA)
Tue March 07 2023 - BEVERLY Massachusetts - Cabot Theatre (USA)
Thu March 09 2023 - WASHINGTON - Warner Theatre - Washington DC (USA)
Fri March 10 2023 - CHARLOTTESVILLE Virginia - Paramount Theater (USA)
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