By April MacIntyre Jan 14, 2009, 3:55 GMT
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Rufus Wainwright" premieres Wednesday, January 14.
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Rufus Wainwright" premieres Wednesday, January 14.. EPA/EDU BOTELLA
During this week's episode of Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... , Elvis welcomes singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, one of the most acclaimed new artists of the past decade.
Wainwright has made a powerful impression since bursting onto the music scene in the late '90s. With a singular voice, songwriting skills and stage presence - all of which are on generous display in this program - Rufus holds nothing back, demonstrating his talent at the piano and discussing freely his passion for music, his family dynamics and his status as an icon of the gay community.
His mother, the Canadian folk legend Kate McGarrigle, even turns up to join in on an unexpected performance, and Elvis covers a song by Rufus's father, Loudon Wainwright lll.
Rufus Wainwright's Performance of "Memphis Skyline" -
In addition, be sure you check out former Senior Writer for Rolling Stone Alan Light's weekly comment on each episode, exploring the relationship between Elvis and his guest - here
Enter to win a guitar autographed by Elvis Costello & Elton John - here
Episode 8 - January 21st "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones, John Mellencamp
Episode 9 - January 28th "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Renée Fleming"
Episode 10 - February 4th "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Herbie Hancock"
Episode 11 - February 11th "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with She & Him, Jenny Lewis, Jakob Dylan"
Episode 12 - February 18th "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Diana Krall"
Episode 13 - February 25th "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Smokey Robinson
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