The Costello Show - King Of America Album

Tracklist

1	The People's Limousine Composed By – Henry Coward, Howard Coward	3:38
2	American Without Tears Accordion [French] – Jo-El SonnierAcoustic Guitar – L.H.C.Double Bass [String] – Jerry ScheffDrums [Brushes And Drums] – Ron TuttElectric Guitar – James Burton	4:30
3	Suit Of Lights Acoustic Guitar – L.H.C.Drums – Pete ThomasElectric Bass – Bruce ThomasPiano, Harpsichord, Organ [Hammond] – Steve Nieve	4:02
4	Little Palaces Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin – L.H.C.Double Bass [String] – Jerry Scheff	3:51
5	Indoor Fireworks Acoustic Guitar – James Burton, L.H.C.Composed By – Elvis CostelloDouble Bass [String] – Jerry ScheffHarpsichord, Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell Froom	4:10
6	Eisenhower Blues Composed By – J.B. LenoirDouble Bass [String] – Ray BrownDrums [Brushes And Drums] – Earl PalmerElectric Guitar – T-Bone BurnettHarpsichord, Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell FroomPiano – Tom Canning	3:43
7	Glitter Gulch Acoustic Guitar – L.H.C.Double Bass [String] – Jerry ScheffDrums [Brushes And Drums] – Ron TuttResonator Guitar, Electric Guitar – James Burton	3:14
8	Jack Of All Parades Acoustic Guitar – L.H.C.Drums [Sticks And Drums] – Mickey CurryElectric Bass – T-Bone WolkHarpsichord, Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell FroomPiano – Steve Nieve	5:17
9	Suffering Face Engineer – Larry HirschProducer – The Coward Brothers	3:08
10	King Of Confidence	2:46
11	They'll Never Take Her Love From Me Composed By – Leon PayneEngineer – Larry HirschProducer – The Coward Brothers	3:01
12	Extended Play
13	Shoes Without Heels	4:18
14	I'll Wear It Proudly Acoustic Guitar – L.H.C.Double Bass [String] – Jerry ScheffDrums [Brushes And Drums] – Jim KeltnerHarpsichord, Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell Froom	4:21
15	Sleep Of The Just Acoustic Guitar – L.H.C.Drums [Brushes And Drums] – Jim KeltnerElectric Bass – Jerry ScheffPiano [Doctored] – T-Bone Burnett	3:48
16	Brilliant Mistake Acoustic Guitar – The Little Hands Of ConcreteDouble Bass [String] – Jerry ScheffDrums [Drums And Brushes] – Mickey CurryElectric Guitar, Electric Piano, Accordion – T-Bone WolkHarpsichord, Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell Froom	3:44
17	Posioned Rose Double Bass [String] – Ray BrownDrums [Brushes And Drums] – Earl PalmerHarpsichord, Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell FroomPiano – Tom Canning	4:09
18	Lovable Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – L.H.C.Composed By – Cait O'RiordanDrums [Sticks And Drums] – Jim KeltnerElectric Bass – Jerry ScheffHarmony Vocals – David HidalgoOrgan – Mitchell Froom	2:52
19	Our Little Angel Acoustic Guitar – L.H.C.Double Bass [String] – Jerry ScheffDrums [Brushes And Drums] – Ron TuttResonator Guitar, Electric Guitar – James Burton	4:06
20	The Big Light Acoustic Guitar – L.H.C.Double Bass [String] – Jerry ScheffDrums [Brushes And Drums] – Ron TuttElectric Guitar – James Burton	2:33
21	Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Composed By – Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol MarcusDouble Bass [String] – Jerry ScheffDrums [Brushes And Drums] – Jim KeltnerElectric Guitar – T-Bone BurnettHarpsichord, Organ [Hammond] – Mitchell FroomMarimba – Michael Blair	3:17

Versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
ZL70946	The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates	The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates - King Of America ‎(LP, Album)	F-Beat	ZL70946	Europe	1986
RCHC-I 22	The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates	The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates - King Of America ‎(LP, Album)	RCA	RCHC-I 22	Europe	1986
FCT-40173	The Costello Show Featuring Elvis Costello	The Costello Show Featuring Elvis Costello - King Of America ‎(Cass, Album)	Columbia	FCT-40173	Canada	1986
VCK 40173	The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates	The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates - King Of America ‎(CD, Album)	Columbia	VCK 40173	Canada	1986
RPT-8330, ZK-70946	The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates	The Costello Show Featuring The Attractions And Confederates - King Of America ‎(Cass, Album)	F-Beat, F-Beat	RPT-8330, ZK-70946	Japan	1986

Credits

• Co-producer [Associate Producer] – David Brent Miner (tracks: 1 to 15, 18 to 20)
• Co-producer [With] – Larry Kalman Hirsch (tracks: 1 to 15, 18 to 20)
• Composed By – Declan MacManus (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 15, 18 to 20)
• Design, Typography – Michael Soren Krage
• Engineer [Associate] – David Dominguez Ahlert (tracks: 1 to 15, 18 to 20), William Berry Jackson (tracks: 1 to 15, 18 to 20)
• Liner Notes – Elvis Costello
• Photography By – Terrence Daniel Donovan
• Producer – Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus (tracks: 1 to 15, 18 to 20), J. Henry (T-Bone) Burnet (tracks: 1 to 15, 18 to 20)
• Sleeve [Sleeve Consultant] – Matthew Patrick Declan MacManus

Notes

Released in 1995, this CD version features the 15 tracks of the original album plus an 'extended play' of 5 tracks (16-20).

Issued under licence from Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd.
Tracks 1 to 15 ℗ 1986 Rykodisc.
Tracks 16 & 17 ℗ 1985 Rykodisc.
Tracks 18 & 20 © 1995 Demon Records Ltd.

Barcodes

• Barcode: 014431828126

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Album

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