Testing Elvis Costello's Music Knowledge

Elvis Costello joins Jack on the Track Star Podcast to explore the music that has stayed with him throughout his life. From the sharp pop instincts of Nick Lowe and the blues-rooted rock of Fleetwood Mac to Randy Newman’s storytelling, Stevie Wonder’s soul and reggae grooves, and Bruce Springsteen’s rock anthems, the conversation spans generations, genres, and approaches to songwriting.

They also revisit Costello’s own work and along the way, he reflects on the connections between listening, writing, and performing. Today, Costello releases the 49th anniversary box set of his 1977 debut album, My Aim Is True. Nearly five decades later, he joins us to look back at the music that shaped him.

This Episode's Track List:

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - So It Goes - Nick Lowe
09:17 - Man of the World - Fleetwood Mac
30:00 - Little Criminals - Randy Newman
37:55 - Watching The Detectives - Elvis Costello
38:45 - Master Blaster (Jammin’) - Stevie Wonder
52:53 - Alison - Linda Ronstadt
1:00:40 - Growin’ Up - Bruce Springsteen

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