What a combination: Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach and what a CD! Beautiful timeless compositions by Bacharach with the exception of the title track (Johnny Mandell) with beautiful arrangements. Painted From Memory has a clear Bacharach stamp. For example, listen to the trumpet solo in Toledo. Didn't we hear that in the 60s on 's records, for which he wrote almost all the songs with Hal David
… at the time? Elvis Costello is also in top form. He has never sung so beautifully as on this CD. The songs are about lost loves (eg Painted From Memory and This House Is Empty Now) and unattainable loves (eg I Still Have That Other Girl and Tears At The Birthday Party). (CK)more
