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| Headline | Spectacle: Elvis Costello with ... Paul Simon |
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Helen
Apr-09-2010, 01:46 GMT
Australia
 | Paul Simon is on the list of potential musical guests for ´Spectacle: Elvis Costello with ´, it would be great to see him on the show. Elvis must have some respect for him, because he sang ´Peace Like A River´ and ´American Tune´ on a PS tribute album (recorded at Montreal JAZZ Festival in 2006. Is that the one Paul didn´t turn up to?)
Rufus Wainwright was on and performed through the interview and later with his mother. This was interesting as he spoke about being the son of a famous songwriter and how he´s developed his style of songwriting against his father´s.
I´ve missed most episodes but I like the episode with Diana Krall (who is Elvis Costellos wife) and Elton John who was a favourite of mine in early days. The Bruce springsteen appearance will go over two episodes, I´ll be looking out for that. Listen to him talk about getting a gig in a small town, asking for $1 at the door. there are video snippets you can view. Just wonderful stuff.
http://www.sundancechannel.com/spectacle/
Also on the website, Paul is mentioned comparing him with the Department of Eagles singer Daniel Rossen being ´well on his way to becoming the next Paul Simon´ with ´haunting´ vocals
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Helen
Apr-12-2010, 15:43 GMT
Australia
| For any interested Aussies, they are showing repeats at 11:30pm on Thursdays on ABC1.
This weeks, April 15,episode features Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones, Kris Kristofferson and John Mellencamp.
Next week (april 29) is Renee Fleming and Rufus Wainwright.
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Helen
Apr-12-2010, 16:08 GMT
Australia
| Sorry, next week´s episode is Thurs April 22nd with James taylor.
April 29 is Renee Fleming and Rufus Wainwright.
Check out the ABC1 online TV guide at
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/201004/2010042
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Helen
Apr-22-2010, 15:23 GMT
Australia
| Tonights episode with James Taylor had Steve Gadd playing drums, wonder if this is a regular gig for him.
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Jon
Apr-22-2010, 21:13 GMT
Unknown
 | nope, Gadd is James Taylor´s drummer as well |
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Brenda
Apr-23-2010, 00:39 GMT
Australia
| Helen I watched James Taylor last night too. very good show and I thought I saw Steve as well but it was so quick I was not sure. Glad to know it was. i wish Paul would come on the show . Also liked the one with Rosanne Cash and John Mellencamp and Kris. Have you seen the video of Paul and John at the Hard Rock. If not here is the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbkaoWgSTsI |
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Helen
Apr-23-2010, 01:18 GMT
Australia
| Hi Brenda, thanks for the link, so much I haven´t seen on utube. I like Mellancamp´s ´We are the people´, good lyrics, haven´t heard that before.
On the show last night, I thought it was Steve Gadd on the drums and then I checked the credits at the end. Did you notice they said that Carole King wrote ´Crying in the Rain´ for the Everly Brothers and then performed it. It was a hit in 1962, around the time she was working with Paul Simon. |
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Brenda
Apr-23-2010, 03:52 GMT
Australia
| Yes I remember when it was released by the Everlys, great song.I think that video was taken in the late 1980´s judging by Paul´s appearance. he looked great in it. Did you notice that the girl playing the fiddle and Paul seemed to be eying each other up.Lucky girl! |
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Helen
Apr-23-2010, 14:07 GMT
Australia
| Looks like ´Live from Abbey Road´ takes over this timeslot in May. Not sure which season they´re showing but will look out for the Paul Simon session (season 1 episode 1 ?) Here´s a link to the ´Live at Abbey Road´ site. Got some great videos of Paul´s session in 2007.
http://www.livefromabbeyroad.com/sessions/viewVide
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BTW Thanks Jon for the info on Steve Gadd. He´s a busy guy. |
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Brenda
Apr-24-2010, 12:40 GMT
Australia
| thank you Helen I had never seen these videos They are great and I have never seen Paul sing Wartime Prayers before,only listened to it.IMO one of the best songs he ever wrote. LOVE IT |
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Helen
Apr-24-2010, 15:23 GMT
Australia
| Hey Brenda, this was a gem find, a real Surprise. I don´t think they´ll be showing season 1. Was he really on the first season episode 1? Anyway after having my head in the sand for last 15 years musically, I don´t know most of the artists that have been on.
I checked out the Martha Wainwright videos. I´ll keep an eye out to see if Paul Simon session comes on anyway. |
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Helen
Apr-27-2010, 01:23 GMT
Australia
| Found the full video of Slip Sliding Away from ´live from abbey road´.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKxyoud_c-E
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Helen
Apr-27-2010, 01:35 GMT
Australia
| I really do hope they show Paul Simon on Live from Abbey Road. The Slip Sliding Away clip above would be the most beautiful version of it I´ve heard or seen.
There is a DVD of the first season available but PS session not on it.
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Brenda
Apr-27-2010, 02:32 GMT
Australia
| Helen thanks for the link. Yes , the best ever!! so much feeling . this man is a GENIUS. wish he would come here ! Front row seats for every show even if it means taking out a bank loan. |
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Brenda
Apr-27-2010, 02:34 GMT
Australia
| Does anyone have a link to a full version on u tube of acoustic version of "wartime Prayers" |
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