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Costello spins some more

Article written by Paul M - Feb 13, 2012

Elvis Costello's Elvis Costello – The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!! is to be re-released on March 12th.

Costello returned to the stage in 2011 with his celebrated Spinning Wheel tour and this will be the definitive document of this tour: The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!!, recorded over a 2-night stand at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on May 11 and 12, 2011. Costello once again allowed his set-list to be chosen by The Spectacular Spinning Songbook, a monumental game-show type wheel spun by select fans and featuring songs from his latest release National Ransom, plus new renditions of hits, rarities and very unexpected covers.

When it was first released last year it was strictly limited to 1500 copies worldwide. Each set was individually numbered with a special commemoration card personally signed by Elvis. It also included a 40-page hardcover book packed with candid and concert photos, a tour diary of Costello's musings from each tour stop and a 20" x 30" concert tour poster. Unfortunately it was also quite expensive, annoying Costello apparently, hence this new reasonably priced version without the extras, in three formats:

CD+DVD DELUXE EDITION

Includes a CD, DVD and 28 page booklet filled with musings from Napoleon Dynamite (aka Elvis Costello), the MC of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook show. The DVD is from Costello's show on May 12, 2011 and includes a special guest appearance by the Bangles. The DVD contains bonus footage including an alternate intro by Napoleon Dynamite (aka Elvis Costello), and behind-the-scenes moments captured with the Imposters--Steve Nieve, Davey Faragher and Pete Thomas--as well as extra performances not included in the main set of the show.

The CD and DVD are also available individually.

DVD

This 19 track DVD is from Costello's show on May 12, 2011 which included a special guest appearance by the Bangles. The DVD contains bonus footage including an alternate intro by Napoleon Dynamite (aka Elvis Costello), and behind-the-scenes moments captured with the Imposters as well as extra performances not included in the main set of the show.

The Spectacular Spinning Songbook is also available as a CD and a Deluxe Edition CD/DVD.

Tracks:
1. I Hope You re Happy Now
2. Heart Of The City
3. Mystery Dance
4. Radio Radio
5. Clubland
6. God Give Me Strength
7. Tear Off Your Own Head (It s A Doll Revolution) featuring Susanna Hoffs of the The Bangles
8. Out Of Time
9. I Want You
10. Everyday I Write The
11. Stella Hurt
12. A Slow Drag With Josephine
13. Jimmie Standing In The Rain
14. Alison
15. Earthbound
16. (What s So Funny Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding
Bonus Tracks
- Uncomplicated
- Watching The Detectives
- Monkey To Man

CD

This 16 track album includes popular songs such as Everyday I Write The Book, God Give Me Strength, Watching The Detectives, (What's So Funny `bout) Peace, Love and Understanding plus a cover of the Rolling Stones' Out Of Time; an extended I Want You; and the return of the Bangles on Tear Off Your Own Head.

The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!! is also available on DVD and as a Deluxe Edition CD/DVD

Tracks:

1. I Hope You're Happy Now
2. Heart of the City
3. Mystery Dance
4. Radio Radio
5. Everyday I Write The Book
6. God Give Me Strength
7. Watching The Detectives
8. Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution) featuring Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles
9. Out Of Time
10. Want You
11. Stella Hurt
12. All Grown Up
13. Lipstick Vogue
14. Man out of Time
15. National Ransom
16. (What's So Funny `bout) Peace, Love and Understanding

Links:
http://www.elviscostello.com/