Season Two

Episode 201: Elvis Costello with... Bono & The Edge

Season 2 of the acclaimed music/talk original series finds host Elvis Costello conducting an intimate and revealing
conversation with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, U2's Bono and The Edge.

Recorded at the Masonic Temple in Toronto, Canada, in the midst of the band’s 360° world tour, Bono and The Edge
pull the curtain back on the writing and recording process behind some of their most famous recordings; their unlikely
friendship with Frank Sinatra and perform rarities as well as a show ending mash up with Elvis and The Imposters.

Songs Include:
“”Mysterious Ways”
"Stay (Faraway, So Close!)"
"Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad"
"Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of"
"Pump It Up / Get On Your Boots"
 

Episode 202: Elvis Costello with... Sheryl Crow, Ron Sexsmith, Neko Case and Jesse Winchester

Guitar Pull
On this episode of the acclaimed original series Spectacle, host Elvis Costello is joined by guests Neko Case, Sheryl
Crow, Ron Sexsmith and Jesse Winchester for an old fashioned "guitar pull"; a swapping of songs and stories
amongst this amazing group of singer/songwriters. Highlights include Crow's "If it Makes You Happy," Sexsmith and
Elvis duet of a Costello classic, and Jesse Winchester reduces the audience (and his cohorts) to tears with his gentle
lyrics and voice.

Songs Include:
“If It Makes You Happy”
"Sham-A-Ling-Dong-Ding"
"Secret Heart"
“Leaving Las Vegas”
"Everyday I Write the Book,"
"Don't Forget Me”
"Prison Girls"
"Brand New Tennessee Waltz"
"Payday”
"Ring Them Bells"

Episode 203: Elvis Costello with... Allen Toussaint, Richard Thompson, Nick Lowe and Levon Helm

Building A Band
On this episode of the acclaimed original series, host and ringleader Elvis Costello literally builds a band in front of
the audience's eyes and ears. Joining him for this once in a lifetime jam session are his former record producer Nick
Lowe on bass, legendary New Orleans producer/pianist Allen Toussaint, UK guitar giant Richard Thompson, and to
complete his band, from The Band, drummer Levon Helm.

Songs Include:
"Rag Mama Rag”
"Shoot out the Lights"
“The Beast in Me”
“Tennessee Jed”
“The Weight”
"A Certain Girl"


Episode 204: Elvis Costello with Mary Louise Parker

On a very special edition of Spectacle, Elvis slides over to the guest chair as actress/music journalist Mary Louise
Parker guest hosts. Elvis performs songs from throughout his career including "I Don't Want to go to (Chelsea)", "So
Like Candy" and "Brilliant Mistake" and discusses songwriting, collaborating with the likes of Paul McCartney and
Burt Bacharach and T Bone Burnett.

Songs Include:
“Chelsea”
”Motel Matches”
“Shabby Doll”
“Town Crier”
“Brilliant Mistake”
“So Like Candy”
“I Still Have That Other Girl”
“I Threw It All Away”



Episode 205: Elvis Costello with... Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Ray LaMontagne

Singer/Songwriter
On this installment of the acclaimed original series Spectacle, host Elvis Costello explores the role of the singer/
songwriter with 3 of music's best; the legendary and highly influential John Prine, four-time Grammy winner Lyle
Lovett and the critically acclaimed Ray LaMontagne. Each stands alone in the spotlight to perform and sits for an
intimate chat with Elvis on their craft. All three guests and Elvis come together for a stirring version of the Prine
classic, "Angel from Montgomery."

Songs Include:
“I’m Ahead if I Can Quit While I’m Behind”
“Lake Marie”
“Natural Forces”
“Jolene”
"Henry Nearly Killed Me"


Episode 206: Bruce Springsteen, Part1

Singer/Songwriter
Elvis Costello sits down with Bruce Springsteen in this special two-part episode. With his guitar in hand, The Boss
opens up about his pre-E Street Band bands, his early and current inspirations, and the resurgence of New Jersey. E
Street Band members Nils Lofgren and Roy Bittan sit in for a couple of songs.

Songs Include:
“She’s the One”
“Wild Billy’s Circus Story”
”41 Shots”
“I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down”


Episode 207: Bruce Springsteen, Part2

Singer/Songwriter
Elvis Costello sits down with Bruce Springsteen in this special two-part episode. With his guitar in hand, The Boss
opens up about his pre-E Street Band bands, his early and current inspirations, and the resurgence of New Jersey. E
Street Band members Nils Lofgren and Roy Bittan sit in for a couple of songs.

Songs Include:
”Radio Silence”
“Seeds”
“Black Ladder”
“Galveston Bay”
“The Rising”
“Pretty Woman”