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12/15/08 at 11:20am
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(I posted this in the music section 'cause I figured it more appropriate)

Has anyone seen this outstanding show? It consists (so far) of Elvis leading off the show performing his take on one of the show's guest's songs, followed by a talk-show format discussion (music-oriented) with the guest, followed by more performances.

I am totally hooked.

Here are the playlists of the first two episodes:

Episode 1 with Elton John
“Border Song” by Elton John
Performed by Elvis Costello and band
(Allen Toussaint, James Burton, Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas)

“Ballad of Well-Known Gun” by Elton John
Performed by Elvis Costello and band
(Allen Toussaint, James Burton, Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas)

"Burn Down the Mission”
Performed by Elton John

“Working in the Coal Mine” by Allen Toussaint
Performed by Elton John, Elvis Costello and band
(Allen Toussaint, James Burton, Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas)

“Down River” by David Ackles
Performed by Elton John, Elvis Costello and band
(Allen Toussaint, James Burton, Davey Faragher, Pete Thomas)

Episode 2 with Lou Reed
“Femme Fatale” by the Velvet Underground
Performed by Elvis Costello and band
(Steve Nieve, Larry Campbell, Jenny Scheinman, Tony Garnier)

“I’m Waiting for the Man” by the Velvet Underground
Performed by Elvis Costello and band
(Steve Nieve, Larry Campbell, Jenny Scheinman, Tony Garnier)

“Perfect Day” by Lou Reed
Performed by Elvis Costello, Lou Reed, Kevin Hearn and Steve Nieve

“Rock Minuet” by Lou Reed
Read by Julian Schnabel

“Set the Twilight Reeling” by Lou Reed
Performed by Elvis Costello, Lou Reed, Kevin Hearn



Next up, Bill Clinton.

Jon
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