The Songs of Bacharach Costello

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The Songs of Bacharach & Costello brings together all of the published songs that Costello has written with Burt Bacharach, celebrating the three decade songwriting partnership between them. Compiled by Costello, the Super Deluxe Edition includes the remastered album, Painted From Memory, along with a new collection, Taken From Life, featuring unreleased songs from the proposed Painted From Memory musical score, plus live performances, and a detailed 10,000 word essay by Songs of Bacharach & Costello compiled by Elvis Costello, brings together all of the published songs that Costello has written with Burt Bacharach and celebrates the three decade songwriting partnership between them. The 2CD set features the remastered album, Painted From Memory, on CD1, while CD2 features the entirety of Taken From Life, including unreleased songs from the proposed Painted From Memory musical score and three newly recorded compositions.