Elvis Costello’s best duets, including the new one with Loretta Lynn
Elvis Costello, throughout a career that now spans five decades, has been involved in many collaborations. He has worked with such legends as Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach, George Jones, and Allen Tousaint, among many others.
Some of these collaborations have even resulted in Grammy nominations for Costello, who has come a long way since his early days as a pioneer of the late-’70s new wave punk movement. While those early records remain favorites of his most devoted fans, his ability to work across different genres of music is probably his most impressive quality.
Apart from their storied collaborations, he has also been involved in some notable duets. His latest, in fact, is with country singer Loretta Lynn, whose new album features a song he did with Costello.
Here are the top ten duets Elvis has been involved with, from their inception to now.
“From a Whisper to a Shout” with Glenn Tilbrook
Squeeze’s old friend shares lead vocals on this song from the Confidence album.
“The Only Flame in Town” with Daryl Hall
The man who wrote hits like “Rich Girl” and “Maneater” helps out on this hit single. Goodbye Cruel World.
“Carpetbaggers” with Jenny Lewis
She teams up with the female lead of The Postal Service, the project created by Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, for this hit from her solo album. acid tongue.
“All It Takes” with Loretta Lynn
The chorus of this gem from the new album by Coal Miner’s Daughter full circle“She’s got what it takes to take everything you’ve got” fits perfectly with most of the magic of Costello’s words.
Tears in Jail with Lucinda Williams
The folk singer enjoys her company in this song by Little bit Sweetie.
“I will never fall in love again” with Lara
The album everyone’s song is where you can find this sweet duo.
“Poor Napoleon” with Cait O’Riordan
She became his wife shortly after this song was cut from Blood and Chocolate.
“The Fall of the World’s Own Optimist” with Aimee Mann
This vocal collaboration appears on the album by the folk singer Single #two.
“Satellite” with Chrissy Hynde
The lead singer of the Pretenders provides shared vocals on this cut from the peak album.
“Heart Shaped Bruise” with Emmylou Harris
One of the most revered women in folk and country rock teams up with Elvis for this and two other songs from The delivery man.
