Erskoman & Elvis ?

[sjj123]

Noticed that Mr. Erskin was lurking around and wondered if he could tell us an interesting or funny Elvis story...I love costello....that guy can sing!

[erskoman]

I've had the pleasure of working with Mr. Costello on 3 occasions: the first was when he contacted me, following his seeing me play with the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a documentary, to ask me to do some drumming with the London Symphony Orchestra for a recording of his full-length ballet "Il Sogno" ("The Dream") that he composed and orchestrated himself! Michael Tilson-Thomas conducted the orchestra and we recorded the piece in Abbey Road Studios. The recording will be released next month on DGG, I believe.
The 2nd time was when Elvis asked me to play on his recording "North" ... pretty much all ballads, I was incredibly taken by Elvis's lyrical poetry, musical enthusiasm and work ethic!

The 3rd time was just a couple of weeks ago in Montreal, when he joined his wife Diana Krall and band (I'm on tour with her now) to sing a couple of songs. He did a great job.

Elvis and Diana have written some wonderful songs together, several of which appear on her new album "The Girl in the Other Room." He has a delightful sense of humor, a terrific voice, and an inspired mind.

As you might be able to tell: I'm a fan.

Greetings from Houston, Texas (still on tour).

Peter Erskine

[eaglebeat]

Hrm, while on the topic (of story telling),
any chance you remember something funny or interesting from the Steely Dan tour? [img]smile.gif[/img]

Thanks,
EB

[sjj123]

thanks so much!