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Boyan Slat acknowledges that this batch of trash is only a small first step. But by 2025, the Ocean Cleanup project hopes to cut the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in half. | boyan slat acknowledges that this batch of trash is only a small first step but, by 2025, the ocean cleanup project hopes to cut the great pacific garbage patch in | Boyan Slat acknowledges that this batch of trash is only a, small first. step But by 2025, the Ocean Cleanup. project hopes to cut the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in | boyan slat acknowledges that this batch of trash is only a small first step. but by 2025, the ocean cleanup project hopes to cut the great pacific garbage patch in half. |
This is Day to Day. I'm Alex Cohen. | this is day to day i'm alex | This is Day to. Day I'm Alex | this is day to day. i'm alex cohen. |
I'm Madeleine Brand. In a few minutes, we bring back Alex Chadwick to channel Christopher Walken. | i'm madeleine brand in a few; minutes. we bring back alex chadwick to channel christopher | I'm Madeleine Brand. In a few minutes we bring back Alex Chadwick to channel. Christopher | i'm madeleine brand. in a few minutes, we bring back alex chadwick to channel christopher walken. |
But first, at a time when bipartisanship is in short supply in Washington, D.C., President Obama has found an unlikely ally this week. Former rival Arizona Senator John McCain told the Associated Press this morning that he supports the president's plan to withdraw most U.S. forces by the fall of 2010. Joining me now is NPR news analyst Juan Williams, and Juan, Senator McCain says he's seen a significant change in President Obama's plan for troop drawdown. What kind of changes is he talking about, and is this a surprise to see Senator McCain endorsing Mr. Obama's Iraq policy? | but first at a. time when bipartisanship is in short supply in washington d.c., president obama has found an unlikely, ally this week former rival arizona senator, john mccain told the. associated press this morning that he supports the president's plan to withdraw most u.s forces. by the fall of 2010. joining me now is npr news analyst juan williams and juan senator mccain says he's seen a significant change in president obama's plan for troop drawdown what kind of changes is he talking about, and, is this. a surprise. to see senator mccain endorsing mr obama's iraq | But first at, a time when bipartisanship is in short supply in Washington D.C., President Obama has found an unlikely ally this. week Former rival Arizona Senator, John McCain told the Associated Press this morning that he. supports the president's plan to, withdraw most U.S forces by the fall of 2010. Joining me now is NPR news analyst Juan Williams, and Juan Senator McCain says he's seen a. significant. change in President Obama's plan for troop drawdown. What. kind of changes is he talking about and is this, a surprise to see Senator McCain endorsing Mr Obama's Iraq | but first, at a time when bipartisanship is in short supply in washington, d.c., president obama has found an unlikely ally this week. former rival arizona senator john mccain told the associated press this morning that he supports the president's plan to withdraw most u.s. forces by the fall of 2010. joining me now is npr news analyst juan williams, and juan, senator mccain says he's seen a significant change in president obama's plan for troop drawdown. what kind of changes is he talking about, and is this a surprise to see senator mccain endorsing mr. obama's iraq policy? |
Well, you know, Senator McCain has not been supportive on the stimulus, so it's a little of a break, Alex, but John McCain has a history of bipartisanship. But you know what? If you watched the campaign closely, you'll remember that President Obama, then candidate Obama, said that he was going to get American forces out of Iraq in 16 months. And he was tough on Hillary Clinton and fellow Democrats, as well as John McCain, for trying to extend that timeframe. Well, he now is going to extend it to 19 months, so that combat operations would end by August of 2010, but he'll leave about 50,000 American troops there to train, equip, support Iraqis military and civilian operations. And I think that's what caught people off guard here, Alex. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reed today said he thought 50,000 was more than he would have expected. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House, has expressed some opposition to President Obama's timeframe. So, I think it's somewhat disappointing to some of the Democrats and, as you say, a surprise in the sense that now you have John McCain onboard, saying, yeah, that works for me. | well you know senator mccain has not been supportive on the stimulus so it's a little of a. break alex but john mccain has, a history of bipartisanship but you know what? if, you watched the campaign closely you'll remember that president, obama then candidate obama said that he was going to get american forces out of iraq in 16 months and he was tough on hillary clinton and fellow democrats as well as john mccain for trying to, extend that timeframe well he now is going to extend it to 19 months so. that combat operations would end by august of 2010, but he'll leave about 50,000 american; troops there to train equip support iraqis military and. civilian operations and i think; that's what caught people off guard here, alex. senate majority leader harry reed today said he thought 50,000 was more, than he would have expected nancy pelosi, the speaker of the house has, expressed some opposition to president obama's timeframe so i think it's somewhat disappointing; to some of the democrats and as you say a surprise in the sense that now you have john mccain onboard saying yeah that works for | Well; you know Senator McCain has not been supportive on the stimulus so it's a little of a break Alex but John McCain has; a history of bipartisanship But you know what? If you watched the campaign closely you'll remember that President Obama then candidate; Obama said that he was. going to get American forces out of Iraq in 16 months And he was tough on Hillary Clinton and fellow Democrats as well as John McCain for trying to extend that timeframe Well he now is going to extend it to 19 months so that combat operations would; end by August of 2010, but he'll leave about 50,000 American troops there to train equip support Iraqis military and, civilian operations And I think that's what caught people off guard here Alex Senate Majority Leader. Harry Reed today said he thought 50,000 was more than he would have expected, Nancy Pelosi the speaker of the House has expressed some opposition to President Obama's. timeframe So I think, it's somewhat disappointing, to some of the Democrats and as you, say a surprise in the sense that now you have John McCain onboard saying yeah that, works for | well, you know, senator mccain has not been supportive on the stimulus, so it's a little of a break, alex, but john mccain has a history of bipartisanship. but you know what? if you watched the campaign closely, you'll remember that president obama, then candidate obama, said that he was going to get american forces out of iraq in 16 months. and he was tough on hillary clinton and fellow democrats, as well as john mccain, for trying to extend that timeframe. well, he now is going to extend it to 19 months, so that combat operations would end by august of 2010, but he'll leave about 50,000 american troops there to train, equip, support iraqis military and civilian operations. and i think that's what caught people off guard here, alex. senate majority leader harry reed today said he thought 50,000 was more than he would have expected. nancy pelosi, the speaker of the house, has expressed some opposition to president obama's timeframe. so, i think it's somewhat disappointing to some of the democrats and, as you say, a surprise in the sense that now you have john mccain onboard, saying, yeah, that works for me. |
So, that's John McCain, but what about the rest of the Republican Party? What do you make of what could be read as a GOP strategy of resisting the president on many of his major policy moves? | so. that's john mccain but what about the rest of the republican party? what do you make of what could be read as. a gop strategy, of resisting the president on many of his major policy | So that's John McCain but what about the rest of. the Republican Party? What do you make; of what could be read as a GOP strategy. of resisting the president on many. of his major. policy. | so, that's john mccain, but what about the rest of the republican party? what do you make of what could be read as a gop strategy of resisting the president on many of his major policy moves? |
The Republicans seemed to have energized their base. Their numbers are strong and getting stronger at the moment because of their clear opposition to what they have portrayed as big-tax, pork-barrel excess spending in the stimulus plan. At the same time, if you're thinking about the independents, which are now larger as a group than the Republicans or the Democrats, President Obama is doing fine. In fact, in a CNN poll that's out today, 68 percent of the people who watched the speech on Tuesday night, which was all about the stimulus package, Alex, said they had a very positive reaction, and 24 percent said a somewhat positive reaction. So, you know, overwhelming numbers, 85 percent, said the speech made them more optimistic about the country's direction. | the republicans seemed to have energized, their base their numbers are strong and getting, stronger at the moment because. of. their clear opposition to what they have portrayed as big-tax pork-barrel excess spending in the stimulus, plan at the same time if you're thinking, about the independents which are now larger as a group than the republicans or the democrats president obama is doing fine in fact, in a cnn poll that's out today. 68 percent of the people who watched the speech on tuesday night which was all about the stimulus package alex said, they had a very positive reaction and 24 percent said a somewhat positive reaction so you know overwhelming numbers 85 percent said the; speech made them more optimistic about the country's | The Republicans seemed to have. energized their base Their, numbers are. strong and; getting stronger at the moment because of their. clear opposition to what they have portrayed as big-tax, pork-barrel excess spending in the stimulus. plan At the same. time if you're. thinking about the independents which are now larger as; a group than the Republicans or the Democrats President Obama is doing fine In fact in a CNN poll that's out today 68 percent of. the people who watched the speech on, Tuesday night which was all about the stimulus package Alex said they had a very positive reaction and 24 percent said a somewhat positive reaction So; you know overwhelming numbers 85 percent said the speech made them more optimistic about. the country's | the republicans seemed to have energized their base. their numbers are strong and getting stronger at the moment because of their clear opposition to what they have portrayed as big-tax, pork-barrel excess spending in the stimulus plan. at the same time, if you're thinking about the independents, which are now larger as a group than the republicans or the democrats, president obama is doing fine. in fact, in a cnn poll that's out today, 68 percent of the people who watched the speech on tuesday night, which was all about the stimulus package, alex, said they had a very positive reaction, and 24 percent said a somewhat positive reaction. so, you know, overwhelming numbers, 85 percent, said the speech made them more optimistic about the country's direction. |
After that speech on Tuesday night, per tradition, the Republicans gave a response. This time it came from Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Let's listen to a bit of that. | after that speech on tuesday night per tradition the republicans, gave a response this time it came from louisiana, governor bobby jindal let's listen to a bit of | After. that speech on Tuesday night per tradition the Republicans gave a response This time it came from Louisiana, Governor Bobby Jindal Let's listen. to a bit of | after that speech on tuesday night, per tradition, the republicans gave a response. this time it came from louisiana governor bobby jindal. let's listen to a bit of that. |
(Soundbite of Republican response) | (soundbite, of republican | (Soundbite of Republican | (soundbite of republican response) |
Well, a few weeks ago, the president warns that our country is facing a crisis that he said, in quotes, "we may not be able to reverse." You know, our troubles are real, to be sure, but don't let anyone tell you that we cannot recover; don't let anyone tell you that America's best days are behind her. | well a few weeks. ago the president warns that our country is facing a crisis that he said in quotes "we may not be able to reverse" you know our troubles are real to be sure, but don't let anyone tell. you that. we cannot recover, don't let anyone tell you that america's best days are behind | Well a few weeks ago the, president warns that our country is facing a crisis that he said in quotes "we may, not be able to. reverse" You know our, troubles are real to be sure but don't let anyone tell you. that we cannot recover don't let. anyone tell you that, America's best days are behind | well, a few weeks ago, the president warns that our country is facing a crisis that he said, in quotes, "we may not be able to reverse." you know, our troubles are real, to be sure, but don't let anyone tell you that we cannot recover; don't let anyone tell you that america's best days are behind her. |
Juan, here's how the Boston Globe put it: "insane, childish disaster," and those were some of the kinder comments from political pundits about Jindal's response. And in your opinion, where did he go wrong? | juan here's how the boston globe put, it: "insane childish disaster" and those were some of the kinder comments from political pundits about jindal's response and in your. opinion where did he go | Juan here's how the. Boston Globe put it: "insane childish disaster" and, those were some of, the kinder. comments from political pundits about Jindal's response And in your opinion. where did he go | juan, here's how the boston globe put it: "insane, childish disaster," and those were some of the kinder comments from political pundits about jindal's response. and in your opinion, where did he go wrong? |
Even on the right, you know, people who would be sort of a natural base of support for the Louisiana governor thought he didn't do a very good job, Alex, and I think the problem is, as you say, where'd he go wrong, well, there was no plan expressed there, you know, no real point. He spoke about principles, but they were old Republican principles of small government, low taxes, opposition to deficit spending, but that comes after President Bush drove up the deficit. So, you have to offer something new, new ideas, and Bobby Jindal just didn't do that. And he did it while looking uncomfortable, robotic, and I just don't think it sold with people. And as to the optimism, President Obama had shifted his tone in the speech to the Congress and tried to be more optimistic. He said we will recover; the nation will recover; the nation is ready to lead. And so, I think Bobby Jindal was just out of step. | even on the right you know people who would be sort of a natural base of support for the louisiana governor, thought he didn't do a very good. job alex and i think; the problem is as you say where'd he go wrong well there was no plan expressed there you know no real point he spoke. about principles but they were old republican principles. of small government low. taxes opposition to deficit spending but that comes after president bush drove up the deficit so you have to offer something. new new ideas, and bobby jindal just didn't do that and he did it while looking uncomfortable robotic and i just, don't think it, sold with people and as to the optimism president obama had shifted his tone in the speech to the congress and tried to be more optimistic he said we will recover the nation will recover the nation is ready to lead and so i think. bobby jindal was just out of | Even on the right you know people who would be, sort of a natural base of support for the, Louisiana governor thought he. didn't do a very good job Alex and I think the problem is; as you say where'd he go wrong well there was no plan expressed there you know no real point He spoke about principles but they were old Republican, principles of small government low taxes opposition to deficit spending but that comes after President Bush drove up the, deficit So you have to offer. something new new ideas and Bobby Jindal just didn't do. that And he did it while looking uncomfortable robotic. and I just don't, think it sold with people And as to the optimism President Obama had shifted his tone in the, speech to the, Congress and tried to be more optimistic. He said we will, recover the nation will recover the nation is ready to lead And so I think Bobby Jindal was just, out of. | even on the right, you know, people who would be sort of a natural base of support for the louisiana governor thought he didn't do a very good job, alex, and i think the problem is, as you say, where'd he go wrong, well, there was no plan expressed there, you know, no real point. he spoke about principles, but they were old republican principles of small government, low taxes, opposition to deficit spending, but that comes after president bush drove up the deficit. so, you have to offer something new, new ideas, and bobby jindal just didn't do that. and he did it while looking uncomfortable, robotic, and i just don't think it sold with people. and as to the optimism, president obama had shifted his tone in the speech to the congress and tried to be more optimistic. he said we will recover; the nation will recover; the nation is ready to lead. and so, i think bobby jindal was just out of step. |
Finally, Juan, your best political conversation this week? | finally juan your best political conversation this | Finally Juan your best political conversation this | finally, juan, your best political conversation this week? |
Dr. Forbes, I'm having trouble envisioning you picking on people. | dr forbes i'm having trouble envisioning you picking on | Dr Forbes I'm having. trouble. envisioning you picking on | dr. forbes, i'm having trouble envisioning you picking on people. |
I would say, when you, that is a very natural thing. That when people actually inconvenience you, that you pay attention to it and sometimes you derive a perverse sense of pleasure in saying, you know, that person, that person, that person. But I think that's almost a hollow exercise. | i would say, when you that is a very natural thing that, when people actually inconvenience you that, you pay attention to. it and sometimes you derive, a perverse sense. of pleasure in saying you know that person that person that person but i think that's almost a hollow | I would say when you that is a very natural thing That when. people actually inconvenience you, that you pay attention, to it and sometimes you derive a perverse sense of pleasure in saying you know that person that person that, person But I think, that's almost a hollow | i would say, when you, that is a very natural thing. that when people actually inconvenience you, that you pay attention to it and sometimes you derive a perverse sense of pleasure in saying, you know, that person, that person, that person. but i think that's almost a hollow exercise. |
At a series of Katrina relief concerts, Costello reintroduced himself to New Orleans R&B icon Allen Toussaint. Over time, what began as a tribute became a collaboration. And they dedicated their new CD called The River in Reverse to the reconstruction and reestablishment of New Orleans. | at a series of, katrina relief concerts costello reintroduced himself to new orleans r&b icon allen toussaint. over time what began as, a tribute became a collaboration and they dedicated; their new cd called, the river. in, reverse, to the reconstruction and reestablishment of new | At a series of Katrina relief concerts Costello reintroduced himself to New Orleans. R&B icon Allen Toussaint Over time what began as a tribute became a collaboration And; they dedicated their new CD called, The; River in, Reverse to the reconstruction and reestablishment, of New | at a series of katrina relief concerts, costello reintroduced himself to new orleans r&b icon allen toussaint. over time, what began as a tribute became a collaboration. and they dedicated their new cd called the river in reverse to the reconstruction and reestablishment of new orleans. |
If you have questions for Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint about their new project, our number is 800-989-8255, that's 800-989-TALK. The email address is [email protected]. | if you. have questions for, elvis costello and allen toussaint about their new project our number is 800-989-8255, that's 800-989-talk the email address is. | If you have questions for Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint about their new; project our number is 800-989-8255, that's 800-989-TALK The email address is | if you have questions for elvis costello and allen toussaint about their new project, our number is 800-989-8255, that's 800-989-talk. the email address is [email protected]. |
Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint are in the middle of a nationwide tour. They join us now from the studios of NPR West in Culver City. Nice to have you on the program. | elvis costello and allen toussaint are in the middle of a nationwide tour they join us now from the studios of npr west in culver city nice to. have you on the | Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint are in the middle of a nationwide tour They join us now from the studios of NPR. West in Culver City Nice to have you on the | elvis costello and allen toussaint are in the middle of a nationwide tour. they join us now from the studios of npr west in culver city. nice to have you on the program. |
Good to be here. | good to, be | Good to. be | good to be here. |
Pleasure. | pleasure. |
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And let me begin with you, Elvis Costello. I know it's been over 20 years since you two worked together on an album. How's the reunion going? | and let me begin with, you elvis costello i know it's been over 20 years since, you two worked together on an; album how's the reunion | And let me. begin with you Elvis Costello I know it's. been over 20 years since you two worked together on an album How's the reunion | and let me begin with you, elvis costello. i know it's been over 20 years since you two worked together on an album. how's the reunion going? |
Wonderful. I mean it's a wonderful experience, obviously, to take the music that we recorded and songs of Allen's, some of which were written over 30 years ago, and see exactly how they strike people as living in the moment that we're all passing through right now. | wonderful i mean it's a wonderful experience obviously to take the music that we recorded and songs of allen's some of which. were written over 30 years ago and, see exactly how they strike people as living in the moment that we're all passing through right | Wonderful I. mean it's a wonderful experience obviously to take the music that. we recorded and songs of Allen's some of which were written over 30 years ago and see exactly how they strike people as living in the moment that we're all, passing through right | wonderful. i mean it's a wonderful experience, obviously, to take the music that we recorded and songs of allen's, some of which were written over 30 years ago, and see exactly how they strike people as living in the moment that we're all passing through right now. |
And the wonderful things that Allen has added to the show, that is a number of arrangements of songs of mine - some of them well-known, some of them deep in my catalog - and they completely have a new coat of paint now. And together, with songs of Allen's that we didn't record for The River in Reverse. | and the wonderful things that allen has added, to the show that is a number of arrangements, of songs of mine - some of them well-known some of them deep in my catalog - and they completely have a new coat of paint now and together, with songs of allen's that we didn't record for the. river in, | And the wonderful; things that Allen has, added to the show that is a number of arrangements of songs of mine - some of them well-known some of them deep, in my catalog - and they completely have a; new coat. of paint now And together, with songs of Allen's that we didn't record for The River in | and the wonderful things that allen has added to the show, that is a number of arrangements of songs of mine - some of them well-known, some of them deep in my catalog - and they completely have a new coat of paint now. and together, with songs of allen's that we didn't record for the river in reverse. |
So it's a rich show and we have a wonderful ensemble. My group, The Imposters, Allen's horn section, The Crescent City Horns, and Anthony Brown on guitar. And, obviously best of all, Allen at the piano. | so it's a rich show and we have a wonderful ensemble my group; the imposters allen's horn section the crescent city horns and anthony brown on guitar and obviously best of. all allen at the | So it's a rich show and we have a wonderful ensemble My. group The Imposters Allen's horn, section The Crescent City Horns and, Anthony, Brown on guitar And obviously. best, of all Allen, at the | so it's a rich show and we have a wonderful ensemble. my group, the imposters, allen's horn section, the crescent city horns, and anthony brown on guitar. and, obviously best of all, allen at the piano. |
Hmm. Allen, as he mentioned, a lot of songs from your archives, did you pick them, or did you and Elvis pick them together or did he pick them? | hmm, allen as he mentioned a lot of songs from your archives did you pick. them or did you and elvis pick them together or did he pick | Hmm Allen as, he mentioned a lot of songs from your. archives did you pick them or did you and Elvis pick them together or, did he pick | hmm. allen, as he mentioned, a lot of songs from your archives, did you pick them, or did you and elvis pick them together or did he pick them? |
Elvis picked them all. And many, many more, yes. | elvis picked them all and many many more | Elvis picked them all And many many more | elvis picked them all. and many, many more, yes. |
And what did you think of his choices? | and what did you think of his | And what did you think of his | and what did you think of his choices? |
I thought they were extraordinary. For one thing, I just thought it was amazing how much of my material Elvis was aware of, so much more than we could ever record. Some things I had forgotten about. | i thought they were extraordinary for one. thing, i just thought it was amazing how much of my material elvis was aware of so much more than we could ever record some things i had forgotten | I thought they were extraordinary For one thing I just thought. it was amazing, how much of my material Elvis was aware of so much more than we could ever record Some things I had forgotten | i thought they were extraordinary. for one thing, i just thought it was amazing how much of my material elvis was aware of, so much more than we could ever record. some things i had forgotten about. |
You'd forgotten about them? | you'd forgotten about | You'd forgotten about | you'd forgotten about them? |
Oh, yes. | oh, | Oh | oh, yes. |
Let's hear one of the tunes from the CD. This is a song of Allen Toussaint's called Who's Going to Help a Brother. | let's hear one of; the tunes from the cd this is a song of allen toussaint's called who's going to help a | Let's hear, one of the tunes from the. CD This is a song of Allen Toussaint's called Who's Going to Help a | let's hear one of the tunes from the cd. this is a song of allen toussaint's called who's going to help a brother. |
We'll have it in just a moment. | we'll have it in just a | We'll have it. in just a | we'll have it in just a moment. |
(Soundbite of song "Who's Going to Help a Brother") | (soundbite of song "who's going to; help. a | (Soundbite, of; song "Who's; Going to Help a | (soundbite of song "who's going to help a brother") |
(Singing) We may seem happy, like everything's alright. From the outside looking in, everything's uptight. But deep down inside, we're covering up the pain. It's an old thing, it's a soul thing, but it's a real thing. Pray tell, what's going to happen to brother. Who's going to help a brother? | (singing) we may seem happy like everything's alright from the outside looking in, everything's uptight but deep down inside we're covering up, the pain it's an old thing it's a soul thing but it's. a real thing pray tell what's going to happen to brother who's; going to help a | (Singing) We may seem happy like everything's alright From the outside looking in everything's uptight But deep down, inside we're; covering up the pain; It's an old thing it's a soul thing, but it's a. real, thing Pray tell what's going to happen, to brother Who's going to help a | (singing) we may seem happy, like everything's alright. from the outside looking in, everything's uptight. but deep down inside, we're covering up the pain. it's an old thing, it's a soul thing, but it's a real thing. pray tell, what's going to happen to brother. who's going to help a brother? |
Allen Toussaint, is that one of those tunes you'd forgotten? It sure sounds relevant after... | allen toussaint is that one of those tunes you'd forgotten? it sure sounds; relevant | Allen Toussaint is; that one of those tunes you'd, forgotten? It sure sounds relevant | allen toussaint, is that one of those tunes you'd forgotten? it sure sounds relevant after... |
Allen Toussaint, is that one of those tunes you had forgotten? It sure sounds relevant after Katrina. | allen toussaint is that one of those tunes you had forgotten? it sure sounds relevant after | Allen Toussaint is that one of those tunes you had forgotten? It sure sounds relevant after | allen toussaint, is that one of those tunes you had forgotten? it sure sounds relevant after katrina. |
Well, I must say it had been sleeping for quite a while. And Elvis woke it up graciously, I must say. | well i must say it had been sleeping for quite a while and elvis woke it up graciously i must | Well I must say it had. been sleeping for quite a. while And Elvis woke it up graciously I must | well, i must say it had been sleeping for quite a while. and elvis woke it up graciously, i must say. |
Do you still have that 45, Elvis? | do you still have that | Do. you still have that | do you still have that 45, elvis? |
Yes. Well, I have the album, Yes We Can, that Lee Dorsey - Allen produced on Lee Dorsey, which is a record, I think, that opened the door for a lot of people to hear Allen's songs as they might be interpreted from people from other worlds of rock and roll. | yes well i have the album yes we can that lee dorsey - allen produced on lee dorsey which is a record i think that opened the door for, a lot of people to hear allen's songs as they, might be interpreted from people from other worlds of rock and | Yes Well I have the album Yes We, Can that Lee Dorsey - Allen produced on Lee Dorsey which. is a record I think that opened the door for a lot of people to hear Allen's songs as they. might be interpreted from people from other worlds of rock and | yes. well, i have the album, yes we can, that lee dorsey - allen produced on lee dorsey, which is a record, i think, that opened the door for a lot of people to hear allen's songs as they might be interpreted from people from other worlds of rock and roll. |
But, you know, that you just caught a little snatch of that song. The song goes on to conclude what happened to the Liberty Bell. I heard so much about, did it really ding dong? It must have dinged wrong. It didn't ding long. | but you know that you just caught. a, little snatch of that song the song, goes on to conclude what happened to the liberty bell i, heard so much about did it really ding. dong? it must have dinged wrong it didn't ding. | But you know that you just caught a little snatch of that song The song goes on to conclude what happened to the Liberty Bell I heard so much about did it really ding dong? It. must have, dinged wrong It didn't ding | but, you know, that you just caught a little snatch of that song. the song goes on to conclude what happened to the liberty bell. i heard so much about, did it really ding dong? it must have dinged wrong. it didn't ding long. |
And we were obviously here in place during the conversation that preceded this one onto the air about personal liberties and the compromises that they're being put under by a climate of fear and because of the complex situation that we live in. | and we were obviously here in, place during the conversation that preceded. this one onto the air about personal, liberties and the compromises that they're being put under by a climate of fear and because of the complex situation that we live | And we were obviously here in place during the conversation that preceded this one onto the air, about personal liberties and the compromises that they're being put under by, a climate of fear and, because of the complex; situation that we live | and we were obviously here in place during the conversation that preceded this one onto the air about personal liberties and the compromises that they're being put under by a climate of fear and because of the complex situation that we live in. |
Allen can say a thing like that with such lightness and wit and with a great rhythm. And it makes people like laugh at the humor of it, but also there's a serious implication. And because we're different people, come from different experiences of music and life, we probably complement one another in the different way we express ourselves in relation to passing events. | allen can say a thing like that with such lightness and wit and with a great rhythm and it makes people like laugh at the humor of it but also there's a serious implication and; because we're different people come from different experiences of music and life we, probably complement one. another in the different way we express ourselves in relation to, passing | Allen can say a thing. like that with such, lightness and wit and with a great rhythm And it makes people like laugh at the humor of it, but also there's a serious implication And because we're. different people come from different experiences of music and life. we probably complement one another in the different, way we. express. ourselves in relation to passing | allen can say a thing like that with such lightness and wit and with a great rhythm. and it makes people like laugh at the humor of it, but also there's a serious implication. and because we're different people, come from different experiences of music and life, we probably complement one another in the different way we express ourselves in relation to passing events. |
You guys recorded, or at least remixed, part of this album in New Orleans. | you guys recorded or at least remixed part of this album in new | You guys recorded or at least remixed part. of, this album in New | you guys recorded, or at least remixed, part of this album in new orleans. |
No, we recorded - in fact, that tract you just played was recorded in New Orleans, yes. It obviously wasn't possible to plan all of the recording of the record for New Orleans because at the time that we began working together, as you said at the top of this segment, we got together during the benefit shows. | no we recorded - in fact that tract you, just played. was recorded in new orleans yes it obviously, wasn't possible to plan all of the recording of the record for, new orleans because at the time that we began working. together as you said at the top of this segment we got, together during the benefit | No we recorded - in fact that tract you just played was recorded in New Orleans. yes It obviously, wasn't possible to plan all of the recording of the. record for New Orleans because at the time that we began working together as you said at the top, of this segment we got together during the benefit | no, we recorded - in fact, that tract you just played was recorded in new orleans, yes. it obviously wasn't possible to plan all of the recording of the record for new orleans because at the time that we began working together, as you said at the top of this segment, we got together during the benefit shows. |
And the idea of making this record developed in a very short period of time, in seven days, in fact. And then we went into a process of writing songs together to add to the songs from Allen's catalog. | and the idea of making this record developed in. a very short period of time in; seven days in. fact and then we went into a process of. writing songs together to add to the songs from allen's | And the idea of, making this record developed in a. very short period of time in, seven days in, fact And then we went into a process of writing songs together to, add to the songs. from Allen's | and the idea of making this record developed in a very short period of time, in seven days, in fact. and then we went into a process of writing songs together to add to the songs from allen's catalog. |
And by the time we were ready to go into the studio we had to plan it for, to begin in Hollywood because New Orleans was still under martial law and closed to visitors. | and by the time we were ready to go into the studio we had to plan it for to begin, in. hollywood because, new orleans was still under martial, law and closed to | And by the time we were ready to go into the studio we. had to, plan it. for to begin in Hollywood, because New Orleans was still under martial law and closed to | and by the time we were ready to go into the studio we had to plan it for, to begin in hollywood because new orleans was still under martial law and closed to visitors. |
But as we, you know, as we made our final preparations, it did become - we did become aware of the fact that Party(ph) Street Studios had reopened. There was one hotel that was accepting reservations from visitors to the city. | but as we you know as we made our final preparations it did become - we did become aware of the fact; that party(ph) street studios had. reopened there was, one; hotel that was accepting reservations from visitors to the; | But as we you know; as we made our final preparations it did become - we did become aware of the fact that Party(ph) Street Studios had reopened There was one hotel that was accepting reservations, from visitors to the | but as we, you know, as we made our final preparations, it did become - we did become aware of the fact that party(ph) street studios had reopened. there was one hotel that was accepting reservations from visitors to the city. |
And so it was just natural that we would want to complete the work there and cut some tracks and do some of the other essential work of the recording in New Orleans. | and, so it was just; natural that we would want to complete the work there and cut some tracks and do some of the other essential work of, the recording, in new | And so it was. just, natural that we would want to complete the work there and cut some tracks and do some of the other essential, work of, the recording in New. | and so it was just natural that we would want to complete the work there and cut some tracks and do some of the other essential work of the recording in new orleans. |
Allen Toussaint, it must have been very strange for you to go back to New Orleans under those circumstances. | allen toussaint it must have been very, strange, for you to go; back to new orleans under those | Allen Toussaint it must have been very strange for you. to. go back to New Orleans, under those | allen toussaint, it must have been very strange for you to go back to new orleans under those circumstances. |
It was very - it was wonderful to go back under those circumstances. I had been back several times going in to look at my, the damage at my own personal place as well as other places in the city because I care about the entire area. | it was very - it was wonderful to go back under. those circumstances i had been back several. times going in to look at my the damage at my own, personal place as well as other, places in the city because i care about the entire | It was very - it was wonderful to go back under those circumstances I had been back several times going in to look at, my the damage at my own personal place as well as other places in. the city. because I care about the entire | it was very - it was wonderful to go back under those circumstances. i had been back several times going in to look at my, the damage at my own personal place as well as other places in the city because i care about the entire area. |
So I had been back and forth. But to be going back in to do what we were going to do, letters(ph) from the heart, to make music, it was a spiritual and a joyful experience. And all the musicians were fired up. | so i had, been back and forth but to be going back in; to do what we were going to do letters(ph) from the heart to make. music it, was a spiritual and a joyful experience. and all the, musicians were, fired | So I had been. back and forth But to be going back in to do what we were going to do letters(ph) from the heart to make music it was a spiritual and a. joyful. experience And all the musicians were fired | so i had been back and forth. but to be going back in to do what we were going to do, letters(ph) from the heart, to make music, it was a spiritual and a joyful experience. and all the musicians were fired up. |
Fired up. | fired | Fired | fired up. |
Oh, yes. | oh | Oh | oh, yes. |
Oh, right. There's still - even now, there's many pretty much dead neighborhoods that haven't been touched because of such a huge process, huge situation that took place. And the process is very slow. | oh right there's still - even now there's many pretty much dead neighborhoods that haven't been touched because of such a huge process huge situation. that took place and the, process, is very | Oh right There's still - even now there's many pretty much dead neighborhoods that haven't been touched because of such a huge process huge situation that took place And the process is very. | oh, right. there's still - even now, there's many pretty much dead neighborhoods that haven't been touched because of such a huge process, huge situation that took place. and the process is very slow. |
Yes, getting out of the studio and riding around we were able to see it and people who had never visited before were able to see how much destruction took place. And it was alarming to everyone. | yes getting out of the studio and riding, around we were able to see it. and people who had. never visited before were able to see how much destruction took place and it was alarming to | Yes getting out of the, studio and riding around we were able to; see it and people who had never visited before were able to see how much destruction took place And it was alarming to | yes, getting out of the studio and riding around we were able to see it and people who had never visited before were able to see how much destruction took place. and it was alarming to everyone. |
Let's get a caller in on the conversation. By the way, if you'd like to join us, 800-989-8255, email [email protected]. Alex is calling from Chico, California. | let's get a caller in on. the conversation by the, way if you'd like to join us 800-989-8255, email [email protected] alex is calling from chico | Let's get a caller in on the conversation By the, way if you'd like to join us 800-989-8255, email [email protected] Alex is calling from Chico | let's get a caller in on the conversation. by the way, if you'd like to join us, 800-989-8255, email [email protected]. alex is calling from chico, california. |
Hi. How are you doing? | hi how are you | Hi How are you | hi. how are you doing? |
Very well, thanks. | very well | Very. well | very well, thanks. |
Elvis Costello, I'm a huge fan. I've been since the ‘80s as a teenager. My question is - and I'll take it off the air, what was your shift from being solo artist to doing partnerships with other musicians? | elvis costello i'm, a huge fan i've been since the ‘80s as a teenager my question, is - and i'll take it off the air what was. your shift from being solo artist to doing partnerships with other | Elvis Costello I'm a huge fan I've been since the ‘80s as. a teenager My question. is - and I'll take it off the air what. was your shift from being solo artist to, doing, partnerships with other | elvis costello, i'm a huge fan. i've been since the ‘80s as a teenager. my question is - and i'll take it off the air, what was your shift from being solo artist to doing partnerships with other musicians? |
Mr. COSTELLO? Well, it isn't a conscious shift. Opportunities have come my way. And I think it's easy to lose sight of the fact that everything you do, unless you are literally going to pick up one instrument and play as a solo artist, everything is a collaboration. | mr costello? well it isn't a conscious shift opportunities have come my way and, i think it's easy to lose sight of the fact that everything you do unless you are literally going to pick up one instrument and play as a. solo artist everything is a | Mr COSTELLO? Well; it isn't a, conscious, shift Opportunities have come my way And I think it's easy to lose sight. of, the fact that everything you do unless you are. literally going to pick up one instrument and play as a solo artist everything, is a. | mr. costello? well, it isn't a conscious shift. opportunities have come my way. and i think it's easy to lose sight of the fact that everything you do, unless you are literally going to pick up one instrument and play as a solo artist, everything is a collaboration. |
My work at the very beginning of my career with The Attractions was a collaboration with three other musicians. The fact that my name went first because I was standing up at the front of the stage singing all the songs, I suppose makes people think that it's kind of about, you know, that person, that everything I've ever done has been a collaboration. And as you move on, opportunities come your way to work with people who you admire and they take you into new worlds and music, giving you experiences which have the benefit of renewing you in two ways. One is it opens a new world of music to you, and the other is when you return to, say, hitting the electric guitar and yelling, which is the way I describe certain things that I do, it seems brand new again, whereas if I'd done it consistently for 30 years, I might have run out of the permutations by now. | my, work at the very, beginning of my career with the attractions was a collaboration with three other musicians the, fact that, my name went. first because i. was standing. up at; the front. of the stage singing all the songs i. suppose makes people think that it's kind of about you know that person that everything i've. ever done has been a. collaboration and as you. move on opportunities come your way to work, with people who you admire and they take you into new worlds and music giving you experiences which have the benefit of renewing, you in two ways one is. it opens a new world of music, to you and, the other is when you return, to say hitting the electric guitar and yelling which is, the way i describe certain; things that i do it seems brand new again whereas if i'd done it consistently. for 30 years i might have run, out of the permutations, by | My work at the very beginning of my career with The Attractions was a collaboration, with three other musicians; The fact that my name went first because I, was standing up at the front of the stage singing all the songs I suppose, makes people think that it's kind of about you, know that person that everything I've ever done has, been a, collaboration And as you move on opportunities come your way to work with; people who you admire and they take you into new, worlds and music giving you. experiences which have the benefit. of renewing, you in two ways One is it, opens a new world of music. to, you and the other is when you return to say, hitting the electric guitar. and yelling which is the way I describe certain things that I do it seems brand new again whereas if I'd, done it consistently for 30 years I might have run out of the. permutations by | my work at the very beginning of my career with the attractions was a collaboration with three other musicians. the fact that my name went first because i was standing up at the front of the stage singing all the songs, i suppose makes people think that it's kind of about, you know, that person, that everything i've ever done has been a collaboration. and as you move on, opportunities come your way to work with people who you admire and they take you into new worlds and music, giving you experiences which have the benefit of renewing you in two ways. one is it opens a new world of music to you, and the other is when you return to, say, hitting the electric guitar and yelling, which is the way i describe certain things that i do, it seems brand new again, whereas if i'd done it consistently for 30 years, i might have run out of the permutations by now. |
Let me ask you a question about collaboration. And one of them, for you, Elvis Costello, what is it like to go into the studio to sing the songs of a wonderful, great singer who's standing there at the piano? | let me ask you a question about. collaboration and one of them for you elvis costello what is it, like to go into the. studio to sing the songs of a. wonderful great singer who's standing there at. the | Let me ask you a question about collaboration And one of them for you Elvis Costello what is it like to go; into the studio to sing the songs of a wonderful great singer who's standing there at the | let me ask you a question about collaboration. and one of them, for you, elvis costello, what is it like to go into the studio to sing the songs of a wonderful, great singer who's standing there at the piano? |
Well, I mean, Allen's very generous in every respect. And his attitude throughout this whole experience, both personally and in relation to the personal losses and the damage to the city has been such a lesson to all of us that have work together. | well i mean allen's very generous in every respect and his attitude throughout this whole experience both personally and in relation to the personal losses and the damage to the city has been such a lesson. to all of. us that have work | Well I mean Allen's very generous in every respect And his, attitude throughout this whole experience both personally and in relation to the personal losses and the, damage to the city has been such a; lesson to all of us that have work | well, i mean, allen's very generous in every respect. and his attitude throughout this whole experience, both personally and in relation to the personal losses and the damage to the city has been such a lesson to all of us that have work together. |
I really was taken more with that than anything else just in terms - we had discussed the songs. We had found out what keys to do them in. It felt as if they felt right. As Allen told you, I did make the selections from his catalog because I felt there were songs that were in there that were under-appreciated. | i really. was taken more with, that than anything else just, in terms - we had discussed, the songs we, had found out what keys to do them in it felt. as if they felt right as, allen told you i, did make, the selections from his; catalog, because i, felt there were songs that were in there that were | I really was taken more with that than anything else, just. in terms - we had discussed the songs We had found out what keys to do them in It felt as. if they felt. right As Allen told you I did make the selections from his catalog because I. felt there were songs that were in there that, were | i really was taken more with that than anything else just in terms - we had discussed the songs. we had found out what keys to do them in. it felt as if they felt right. as allen told you, i did make the selections from his catalog because i felt there were songs that were in there that were under-appreciated. |
And I didn't feel that I wanted to re-record songs which were very well known, like Working in a Coal Mine or Southern Nights, because we wouldn't really be able to easily get out of the shadow of those indelible versions by Lee Dorsey or whoever you've heard them by. Whereas other songs, even if the same artist recorded them, you had a little bit more chance to be the first person to introduce those songs to some of the audience. | and i didn't feel that i, wanted to re-record songs which were very well known like working in a coal mine or southern nights because we wouldn't really be. able; to easily get out, of the shadow of those indelible versions by lee dorsey or whoever you've heard them by whereas other songs even if the same artist recorded them you had a little bit more, chance to, be the first person to introduce those songs to some of the | And I didn't, feel, that; I wanted to re-record songs which were very well known like Working in a Coal Mine or Southern Nights because we wouldn't really be able to easily get out of the shadow of those indelible versions by Lee Dorsey or whoever you've. heard them by Whereas other songs even if, the same artist recorded them you. had a little bit more. chance. to be the first person to introduce those songs, to some of the | and i didn't feel that i wanted to re-record songs which were very well known, like working in a coal mine or southern nights, because we wouldn't really be able to easily get out of the shadow of those indelible versions by lee dorsey or whoever you've heard them by. whereas other songs, even if the same artist recorded them, you had a little bit more chance to be the first person to introduce those songs to some of the audience. |
So I didn't feel intimidated because Allen's attitude was wholly supporting. And we almost had to kind of trick Allen in the kindest way into getting on the mic as a vocalist because I personally love his singing. But he was reluctant to take the mic. | so i, didn't feel intimidated because allen's attitude was wholly supporting and we. almost had to kind of trick allen in the kindest way into getting on the mic. as a vocalist because i personally; love his singing but he was; reluctant to take the | So I, didn't feel intimidated because Allen's attitude was wholly supporting And we almost had to kind, of trick, Allen in the kindest way into getting on the mic as a vocalist because I personally love. his singing But he was reluctant to take the | so i didn't feel intimidated because allen's attitude was wholly supporting. and we almost had to kind of trick allen in the kindest way into getting on the mic as a vocalist because i personally love his singing. but he was reluctant to take the mic. |
But as you here in Brother, it's a beautiful voice and it has its own authority as the author of these songs. And there's also a very important component part in a lot of the compositions of call and response. And that was something I always puzzled about as a fan growing up in England, hearing the Lee Dorsey records and other records that Allen produced: who was this other voice? | but as, you here in brother it's a, beautiful. voice, and it has its own; authority, as the author of these songs and there's also a very. important component part in a lot of the compositions of call and response and that was something i always puzzled about; as; a fan growing up in england hearing the lee; dorsey records and other records that allen produced: who was this other | But; as you here. in Brother it's a, beautiful voice. and it has its own authority as. the author of these songs And there's also a very important component part in a lot. of the compositions of call, and response. And that was something, I always puzzled about; as a. fan growing up in England hearing the Lee Dorsey records and other records that Allen produced: who was this other | but as you here in brother, it's a beautiful voice and it has its own authority as the author of these songs. and there's also a very important component part in a lot of the compositions of call and response. and that was something i always puzzled about as a fan growing up in england, hearing the lee dorsey records and other records that allen produced: who was this other voice? |
And it turns out, of course, it was Allen's. | and it turns out of course it was | And it turns out of course. it was | and it turns out, of course, it was allen's. |
Allen all along. | allen all | Allen all | allen all along. |
And his, his background parts that he sings with the bass player of the Imposters, David Faragher, in this recording are integral in essential parts of the arrangements. | and his his background, parts that he sings, with the bass player of, the, imposters david faragher in, this recording are integral in essential parts, of the | And his his background parts that he sings with the bass player of the Imposters David Faragher, in this recording are integral in essential parts of the | and his, his background parts that he sings with the bass player of the imposters, david faragher, in this recording are integral in essential parts of the arrangements. |
We're talking with Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint about their new project, which is a CD which they've just released. They're touring with it. It's called, well, it's called The River in Reverse. | we're talking with elvis, costello and allen toussaint about their new project, which, is a cd. which they've just, released they're touring with it it's called, well it's called the river in | We're talking with, Elvis Costello and. Allen Toussaint about their new project, which is a. CD which they've just released They're touring with it It's, called well it's called The River in | we're talking with elvis costello and allen toussaint about their new project, which is a cd which they've just released. they're touring with it. it's called, well, it's called the river in reverse. |
You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. | you're listening to talk of the nation from npr | You're listening, to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR | you're listening to talk of the nation from npr news. |
And Allen, I wanted to ask you a question about collaboration. One of the things you brought to this project was the Crescent City Horns. And we know that the way you're accustomed to using them in your own music, that bouncy rhythm on Who's Gonna Help a Brother, I think we remember from Yes, We Can and songs like that. | and. allen i wanted to ask. you a question about collaboration one of the; things you brought to this project was the crescent city horns and we, know that the way you're accustomed to using them in your; own music that bouncy rhythm on who's gonna help a brother i think we remember from, yes we can and songs like | And Allen I wanted to ask you a question about collaboration One of the things you. brought to this project was the Crescent City Horns And we know that the way you're accustomed to using them in your own music that bouncy rhythm on Who's Gonna Help, a. Brother I think we remember from Yes. We Can and; songs like, | and allen, i wanted to ask you a question about collaboration. one of the things you brought to this project was the crescent city horns. and we know that the way you're accustomed to using them in your own music, that bouncy rhythm on who's gonna help a brother, i think we remember from yes, we can and songs like that. |
How did you work them out in inserting them into Elvis' tunes? | how did you. work them out in inserting them into | How did you work them out. in inserting them into | how did you work them out in inserting them into elvis' tunes? |
Well, we were making honest music from our hearts. And that's the way it just - it comes out that way. There wasn't any special preparation that I had to make. When I hear what I think should go here, it comes out like that. | well we, were making honest music from our hearts and that's the way it just - it comes out that way there wasn't any. special preparation that i had to make when i hear, what i think should go here it comes out like | Well we were making honest music from our hearts And that's the way it just - it comes out that way There wasn't any special preparation that I had to make When I hear what I think should go here it comes out like | well, we were making honest music from our hearts. and that's the way it just - it comes out that way. there wasn't any special preparation that i had to make. when i hear what i think should go here, it comes out like that. |
And what these particular guys who we have, the Crescent City, it's the genuine name. They understand this music very well. So it's all very authentic. There was nothing, no other notions I had to take on to do this music. | and what these particular guys who we have the crescent city it's, the genuine name they understand this music very, well so it's all very. authentic there was nothing no, other notions i had to take on. to do this | And. what these, particular guys, who we have the Crescent City it's the genuine name They understand this music very well So it's all very authentic There was. nothing; no. other notions I had to take on to do this | and what these particular guys who we have, the crescent city, it's the genuine name. they understand this music very well. so it's all very authentic. there was nothing, no other notions i had to take on to do this music. |
Let's hear a collaboration that emerged from this project. It's called Ascension Day. And we'll have that up just in a minute. | let's hear a collaboration, that emerged from. this project it's called ascension day and we'll have that up just in, a; | Let's hear a. collaboration that emerged, from this project It's called Ascension Day And we'll have that up just in a | let's hear a collaboration that emerged from this project. it's called ascension day. and we'll have that up just in a minute. |
(Soundbite of song “Ascension Day”) | (soundbite of song. “ascension | (Soundbite of song “Ascension | (soundbite of song “ascension day”) |
(Singing) Not a soul stirring, not a bird was stirring, at least not within my hearing, I was five minutes past caring, standing in the road just staring. Thought I heard somebody pleading, thought I heard someone apologize (unintelligible) those who left seem to be wearing disguises. | (singing) not a soul stirring not. a. bird was stirring at least not within; my hearing i was five minutes past caring standing, in the road just. staring thought i heard somebody pleading thought. i heard someone apologize (unintelligible) those who left seem, to be wearing | (Singing) Not a soul stirring not a bird was stirring at least not within my, hearing I was. five minutes. past caring standing in; the road just staring Thought I heard somebody pleading thought I heard someone apologize (unintelligible) those who left seem to be; wearing | (singing) not a soul stirring, not a bird was stirring, at least not within my hearing, i was five minutes past caring, standing in the road just staring. thought i heard somebody pleading, thought i heard someone apologize (unintelligible) those who left seem to be wearing disguises. |
And Elvis Costello, that particular tune had an unusual genesis. Tell us about it, if you would. | and elvis costello. that particular tune had an unusual genesis tell us. about it if you | And Elvis Costello that particular tune had an unusual genesis Tell us about it if you | and elvis costello, that particular tune had an unusual genesis. tell us about it, if you would. |
That was the beginning of our collaboration as writers. I mean, as those people that know this music well, will recognize that as Allen's minor key transcription of the famous Professor Longhair composition, Tipitina, which is normally heard as an up-tempo, a song of great exuberance. | that was the beginning of our collaboration as writers i mean as those people that know this music well will recognize that as allen's minor, key transcription of the famous. professor longhair composition tipitina which is normally heard as an up-tempo, a song of great | That was the beginning of our collaboration as writers I mean as those people that know this music well will, recognize that as Allen's minor key transcription of the famous Professor Longhair composition Tipitina which is normally heard. as an up-tempo a, song of great | that was the beginning of our collaboration as writers. i mean, as those people that know this music well, will recognize that as allen's minor key transcription of the famous professor longhair composition, tipitina, which is normally heard as an up-tempo, a song of great exuberance. |
And when I heard the lamenting nature of Allen's rendition of it in the minor key, a lot of pictures were created in my head. And also some images, the opening image of that, of that lyric came from a friend of mine describing his first return to his home town to New Orleans by the absence of birds and the desolation of it. | and when i heard the lamenting nature of allen's rendition of it in the minor. key a lot of pictures were created. in my head and also some images the opening image of that of that lyric came from a friend of mine describing his first return to his home town to new orleans; by the absence of birds and the desolation of | And when. I. heard the lamenting nature of Allen's rendition of it in the minor key a lot of pictures were created in my. head. And also some images the opening image of that of that lyric came from a friend. of mine describing his first return to his home town. to New Orleans. by the absence of. birds and the desolation of | and when i heard the lamenting nature of allen's rendition of it in the minor key, a lot of pictures were created in my head. and also some images, the opening image of that, of that lyric came from a friend of mine describing his first return to his home town to new orleans by the absence of birds and the desolation of it. |
And this is really one of the strengths of working with somebody as open as Allen, in that we have access to the depth of the tradition of this music. And okay, there's a presumption that you can add something of value to that tradition as an outsider. | and this is, really one of the strengths of working with somebody as open as allen in that we have access to the depth of the tradition, of this music and okay. there's a presumption that. you can add something of. value to, that tradition as, an | And. this is really one of the strengths of working with somebody as open as Allen in that we have, access to the depth of the tradition of this music And okay there's a presumption that you can add something of value to that tradition as an | and this is really one of the strengths of working with somebody as open as allen, in that we have access to the depth of the tradition of this music. and okay, there's a presumption that you can add something of value to that tradition as an outsider. |
But in contrast to this piece, if I may mention one other song that we play in the concert tour, I gave Allen a list of nine songs that I thought he might consider to write arrangements for from my catalog to complement The River in Reverse songs. | but; in contrast to this piece if i may mention one other song that. we. play in the concert tour. i gave allen a list of nine songs that i thought he might consider to write arrangements for from my catalog to complement the; river in reverse | But in contrast to this piece if I may mention one other song that we play in, the concert tour I gave Allen a list of nine, songs that I, thought he might consider to. write arrangements for from my catalog to complement The River, in Reverse | but in contrast to this piece, if i may mention one other song that we play in the concert tour, i gave allen a list of nine songs that i thought he might consider to write arrangements for from my catalog to complement the river in reverse songs. |
And they were very wide-ranging from well known to not so well known, and a ballad such as one from King of America, Poison Rose, would lend itself beautifully to his kind of horn voicings. | and they. were very wide-ranging from well known to not so well known and a ballad; such. as one from king of america poison rose would lend itself beautifully to his kind of horn | And they were very. wide-ranging from, well known to not so well known, and a ballad such as one from King of America Poison Rose, would lend itself beautifully to his kind of horn | and they were very wide-ranging from well known to not so well known, and a ballad such as one from king of america, poison rose, would lend itself beautifully to his kind of horn voicings. |
Now, the harshest of these tunes, musically speaking and lyrically, was a song from our last record, The Delivery Man, called Bedlam, which is a retelling of the nativity story in the reality of a modern refugee situation. It's a very unusual song lyrically. | now the harshest of these tunes musically speaking and lyrically was a song from our, last record the delivery. man called bedlam which is a retelling, of the nativity story in. the, reality of a modern refugee. situation it's a very unusual, song | Now the harshest of. these tunes musically speaking and lyrically was a song from our last record The Delivery. Man called; Bedlam which is a. retelling of the nativity story in the reality of a modern refugee situation It's a very unusual song | now, the harshest of these tunes, musically speaking and lyrically, was a song from our last record, the delivery man, called bedlam, which is a retelling of the nativity story in the reality of a modern refugee situation. it's a very unusual song lyrically. |
I mean, you imagine the three wise men arriving, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and Rumsfeld, or something like that, you know? It's a - it is a harsh song already lyrically. And it has a lot of images, jumbled images from contemporary news reports. | i mean you imagine the three wise men arriving. bringing gifts of gold frankincense and rumsfeld or something like that you know? it's a - it is, a harsh song already lyrically and it. has a lot of images jumbled images from contemporary news | I mean you imagine. the three wise men, arriving bringing gifts of gold frankincense and; Rumsfeld or something like that you know? It's a - it is a harsh song already, lyrically And it has a lot of images jumbled images from contemporary news | i mean, you imagine the three wise men arriving, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and rumsfeld, or something like that, you know? it's a - it is a harsh song already lyrically. and it has a lot of images, jumbled images from contemporary news reports. |
Allen's horn arrangement for this particular song, which I hope people get a chance to hear in concert, was so startling to me that he was open to responding to everything in the music, whatever, wherever it came from. | allen's, horn arrangement for this, particular song which i hope people get a. chance to hear in concert was so startling to me that he was open to responding to everything in the music whatever wherever it came | Allen's horn arrangement for this particular song which I hope people get a chance to. hear in concert was so startling to me. that he was open to responding to everything in the music, whatever wherever it came, | allen's horn arrangement for this particular song, which i hope people get a chance to hear in concert, was so startling to me that he was open to responding to everything in the music, whatever, wherever it came from. |
So it stretches the framework of our collaboration, even beyond that which we were able to achieve over the writing of our new record album and recording these great songs from Allen's catalog. | so, it. stretches the framework of our collaboration even beyond that which we were able to achieve over, the writing of our new record album; and recording these great songs from allen's | So it stretches the framework of our collaboration even beyond that which we were able to achieve over the writing of our. new. record album and recording these great songs from Allen's | so it stretches the framework of our collaboration, even beyond that which we were able to achieve over the writing of our new record album and recording these great songs from allen's catalog. |
And that is one from the concert, not from the CD. | and that is one from the concert not from the | And that is one from the concert not from the | and that is one from the concert, not from the cd. |
Not from the CD, but I mean, that's what I - pardon me for, you know, it sounds boastful, but it's the joy that I have in doing this, is that even beyond making this record, bringing the songs to life, of course, they change shape and you find new ways to interpret even brand newly recorded songs. | not from the cd but; i mean that's what i - pardon me. for you know it sounds boastful but it's the joy that i. have in doing this is that even beyond making this record. bringing; the songs to life of course they change shape and you find. new ways to interpret even brand newly recorded | Not from, the CD but I mean that's what I - pardon me for you know it sounds boastful. but it's the joy that I have in doing this is. that even beyond making this record bringing the songs to life of course they change shape and you find new ways to interpret even brand newly. recorded | not from the cd, but i mean, that's what i - pardon me for, you know, it sounds boastful, but it's the joy that i have in doing this, is that even beyond making this record, bringing the songs to life, of course, they change shape and you find new ways to interpret even brand newly recorded songs. |
But Allen's imagination as an arranger has just been so evident in everything that he's given to the Imposters and the Crescent City Horns play it with such ferocity. It's a beautiful thing. | but allen's imagination as an arranger has just been so evident in everything that he's given to the imposters and the. crescent city horns play it; with such ferocity it's, a beautiful | But Allen's imagination as an arranger has just been so evident in everything that he's given to the Imposters and the Crescent City Horns play it with. such ferocity It's a beautiful | but allen's imagination as an arranger has just been so evident in everything that he's given to the imposters and the crescent city horns play it with such ferocity. it's a beautiful thing. |
The CD is called The River in Reverse. Where does your tour take you next? | the cd is called the river. in reverse where does, your tour take you | The CD is called The River in Reverse Where does. your tour take you | the cd is called the river in reverse. where does your tour take you next? |
To the Oakland Paramount tomorrow night. | to the. oakland paramount tomorrow | To the Oakland Paramount tomorrow | to the oakland paramount tomorrow night. |
Have a great show. | have a, great | Have a great | have a great show. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
Appreciate your time today. Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, who joined us at NPR's bureau in California, NPR West, in Culver City, California. The new project is called The River in Reverse. | appreciate your time today elvis costello and allen toussaint who joined us at npr's bureau in california npr west in culver city california the new project is, called the river, in | Appreciate your time today Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint who joined us at NPR's bureau in California NPR West in Culver City California, The new project is called The River in | appreciate your time today. elvis costello and allen toussaint, who joined us at npr's bureau in california, npr west, in culver city, california. the new project is called the river in reverse. |
I'm Neal Conan, NPR News in Washington. | i'm neal conan npr news, in | I'm Neal Conan NPR News. in, | i'm neal conan, npr news in washington. |
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