VILLAGE MUSIC 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTY
by ELVIS COSTELLO & FRIENDS
Vinyl Double Album
PARA487LP
Label: PARACHUTE
DYNAMIC ALL-STAR EVENT FEATURING ELVIS COSTELLO & FRIENDS
This show was truly a one-of-a-kind event, Elvis is joined onstage by none other than Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and other West Coast luminaries for a wild and spontaneous session. During his spring US tour, Costello was asked to perform for the Village Music (a legendary music store) 21st Birthday celebration at The Sweetwater in Mill Valley, CA. So, after his initial solo set (culminating with the Lowe duet on 'Peace, Love and Understanding'), he did a few songs with his back-up band, a modified version of the Confederates. After that, however, other rock royalty in attendance were called up to the stage. First Charles Brown and Kim Wilson sang a few songs, after which Jerry Garcia joins Elvis for some country tunes (with Elvis on vocals). Then, Elvis asks if anyone else wants sing, and up comes Commander Cody and Sammy Hagar. Bob Weir eventually also joins the collective for a couple more, finally ending with Elvis back on vocals for 'Let The Good Times Roll' and 'Lovable'. A strange assemblage of artists for sure, but a lot of fun too!
This previously unreleased recording of the show - made for live local FM broadcast - is now available on vinyl and is destined to become a top drawer collectable for fans of Elvis and the other artists who performed at this legendary event more than thirty years ago.
SIDE A
1. Accidents Will Happen
2. Deep, Dark, Truthful Mirror
3. Mystery Dance
4. Poisoned Rose
SIDE B
5. God’s Comic
6. The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes
7. New Lace Sleeves
SIDE C
8. Pads, Paws And Claws
9. Radio Sweetheart/Jackie Wilson
10. Peace, Love And Understanding
11. Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line
12. Leave My Kitten Alone
SIDE D
13. You Win Again
14. Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down
15. Why Don’t You Love Me Like You Used To Do
16. C.C. Rider
17. Lovelight
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