The second season consisted of 7 parts and was screened in 200910. Music legend elvis costello goes behind the mike in a different way as he chats with a legendary lineup of music luminaries about their craft, the power of music and how it impacts its creators. In the first three episodes of the shows second season, the lineup is nothing to sniff at. All seven episodes from the second series of the music and chat show hosted by english singersongwriter elvis costello. A behind the scenes documentary of the award winning show.
My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Costello strives to get at the crux of the groups musical chemistry through individual interviews with andy summers, stuart copeland, and sting, but the episode ultimately revolves around their. The guests would often discuss such topics as influences on their music. Ctv announced today the return of season 2 of spectacle. In week three, elvis welcomes one of his musical heroes, levon helm of the band. During each show, costello would interview his guest or guests, who were typically fellow musicians. Wednesdays at 9pm estpst on the sundance channel is. Elvis costello episode of blonde live by martojavier. Mvd entertainment group recently released season two of spectacle in the form of a 2 dvd set. In this episode, the grammya awardwinning singersongwriter welcomes u2s bono and the edge, who join elvis and the imposters to perform alison and pump it. Elvis costello and friends return for the second season of spectacle. Spectacle season 2 page 4 elvis costello fan forum. Getting started contributor zone contribute to this page. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show spectacle.
Costello strives to get at the crux of the groups musical chemistry through individual interviews with andy summers, stuart copeland, and sting, but. Elvis costello with elvis costello with levon helm, nick lowe, richard thompson and allen toussaint from season 2 at. Dec 14, 2009 and while i realize it is elvis costellos show and hes the host, the one with his name and image in the opening credits, there might be just a bit too much costello on spectacle. Elvis costello spectacle season one 2008, dvd discogs. The format of elvis fantastic interviewperformance show changes yet again as a major, magical musical surprise is pulled from elvis hat. Elvis costello music legend goes behind the mike in a different way as he chats with a legendary lineup of music luminaries about their craft, the power of music and how it impacts its creators. Also appearing are nick lowe the former producer of elvis costello and the att. Actress marylouise parker, an admirer of costellos and also an occasional music writer, takes over hosting duties, digging into elvis past and examining his development. Season 2 is a standalone episode where the tables turn and costello becomes the interviewee. To correct episode titles click through the episode and. In week three, elvis welcomes one of his musical heroes, levon. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
He launched the spectacle programme in the states in 2008, in which he interviewed other musicians about their music, and also duetted with them. Spectacle with elvis costello is an interview show for intelligent music lovers. Elvis costello spectacle s2 ep4 mary louise parker youtube. Musician elvis costello hosts his own talk show on the sundance channel. Elvis costello witha, kicking off on saturday, march 20 at 10 p. The episode will air as part of spectacles debut season on sundance channel beginning december 3. Season two features interviews with and performances by.
Plus 10 lucky winners will win a complete spectacle. December 23, 2009 guests include drummer levon helm, bassist nick lowe. He and his guests would also perform, either separately or together. Elvis costello with bruce springsteen from season 2 at. Season 2, episode 3 elvis costello with levon helm, nick lowe, richard thompson and allen toussaint first aired. Since were in the thick of the holiday season, i should mention that the instrumental theme song to spectacle. Tell us your favorite elvis costello song and enter for a chance to win your very own official spectacle gibson guitar signed by host elvis costello and executive producer elton john. In honor of the ailing drummer levon helm, elvis decides to build a new version of the influential band.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Internationally acclaimed during its first season, season two. This original series allows some of the most interesting and influential artists and personalities of our time. The first episode featured elton john as the guest. Bruce springsteen, bono, levon helm, edge, john prine, elvis costello. Recorded at harlems famous apollo theatre and torontos masonic temple, the show features costello interviewing some of the biggest names in music and joining them in some unique musical collaborations. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Currently shown in canada, spectacle has consistently drawn big name artists to the small screen for sit down chats and memorable performances, both solo and with elvis costello and the imposters. Costello was commissioned to write a chamber opera by the danish royal opera, copenhagen, on the subject of hans christian andersens infatuation with swedish soprano jenny lind. Mar 11, 2010 ctv announced today the return of season 2 of spectacle. Levon helmnick lowerichard thompsonallen toussaint.
January 20, 2010 bruce springsteen drops by in the first of a twoparter to talk about his early bands, musical influences and his attachment to. Season two of spectacle finds songwriting legend elvis costello interviewing and jamming with a number of fellow performers including bono, lyle lovett, levon helm, richard thompson, and bruce springsteen. Season 1 dvd pack sure to inspire your inner rock star. Aug 21, 2003 however, while we can expect to see elvis gigging for some time to come, we wont be seeing him hosting his tv show in the uk. Season 2 continues what is the best musical series on television with a superb bluray release that all music lovers should be rushing out to pick up. Its first season consisted of parts and was screened in 200809. Elvis costello is in the mood to talk history and influences with his subjects on spectacle, an international foray into a musical talkshow that will be seen on channel 4 in the u. Bono, the edge and springsteen among guests in season 2 of. Nick lowe, richard thompson and allen toussaintdecember 23, 2009. Elvis costello witha, the internationally acclaimed music television series conceived and developed in canada, begins production today on season 2 with a special taping in toronto. In addition to engaging interviews, popular music icons will perform on the show.