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NICK LOWE
THE FRISCO KID
Compact Disc
Item no. :GOSS082 Barcode :0823564040639 Artist :NICK LOWE Product type :Compact Disc Label :GOSSIP Release Date :04 September 2026
Nick Lowe occupies a unique place in British popular music. Emerging in the late 1960s with Brinsley Schwarz before
becoming one of the defining figures of the pub rock movement, he went on to enjoy enormous success as a
songwriter, performer and producer. As the architect behind landmark recordings by Elvis Costello, Graham Parker
and Dave Edmunds, and as a founding member of Rockpile, Lowe helped shape the sound of British rock during the
late 1970s. His solo catalogue has consistently demonstrated an effortless gift for melody, wit and craftsmanship.
Respected by critics and fellow musicians alike, Lowe remains one of popular music's finest and most influential
songwriters.
By 1989, Lowe had spent over two decades refining his distinctive blend of rock 'n' roll, country, soul and pop into a
style that was unmistakably his own. Although commercial success had fluctuated throughout the 1980s, his
reputation as an outstanding live performer and songwriter had only grown stronger, earning him an intensely loyal
following on both sides of the Atlantic. His performances had become leaner and more assured, showcasing an artist
whose understated delivery and effortless musicianship concealed a remarkable depth of talent.
Captured at Slim's Nightclub in San Francisco, California, on 23rd April 1989, this outstanding performance comes
from one of the highlights of Lowe's extensive UK and American tour. Joined throughout the evening by an
impressive cast of guests including legendary guitarist James Burton, Elvis Costello, Kim Wilson, Scott Matthews and
Austin DeLone, Lowe delivers a superbly paced set that effortlessly blends his own classics with inspired cover
versions. Costello would perform his own set later that evening, making for a memorable double bill, but it is Lowe
who commands centre stage here with one of the finest performances of the tour.
• Never before released, this recording captures Lowe at the height of his powers and is an essential addition
to the collection of every fan of Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello and timeless, expertly crafted rock 'n' roll
TRACK LIST
1 When I Write The Book 3:13
2 From Now On 3:26
3 Band Introductions 2:20
4 Cruel To Be Kind 2:48
5 Heart 3:21
6 Rocky Road 3:56
7 My Baby’s Gone 3:24
8 The Rose Of England 3:41
9 So It Goes 3:53
10 Without Love 2:24
11 Marie Provost 3:30
12 Raining 3:39
13 Half A Boy And Half A Man 3:28
14 All Men Are Liars 0:58
15 (I Want To Build A) Jumbo Ark 5:11
16 Refrigerator White 3:47
17 Big, Big, Love 3:17
18 Bo Bo Ska Diddle Daddle 3:16
19 I Knew The Bride (When She Used To Rock ‘N’ Roll) 4:16
20 Indoor Fireworks 5:10
21 (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding 4:05
22 Switchboard Susan 3:20