Amazing read, truly great bio

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from the off, and whilst I am a fan of the man, I was far from an all encompassing one. One thing is for certain, I will be reviewing my Costello collection and amping it up substantially after this. It really is superb and a massive insight into a musical genius and a very big life.
You will not regret investing your time in this author-read brilliant autobiography. Extremely highly recommended.

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Beautifully written, smoothly presented.

If you could sum up Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink in three words, what would they be?

immersible emotional enjoyable

What was one of the most memorable moments of Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink?

The poetic jousting with Bob Dylan was an eye-opener. Elvis is very positive throughout the book. I am always inspired by people who can see both sides of a story or situation. Elvis rarely dumps on anyone and if he does, it is veiled - you need to read between the lines to find it. People who are like that are always compelling to listen to - they bring out the best in others. .

What does Elvis Costello bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

It was interesting to have Sean Penn read Dylan's Chronicles because he sounded like a younger Dylan. But Elvis takes it to a much higher level - the author, the musician, the poet doing his own 'readings' - very impressive and very moving at times. Often the demarcation between readings of his lyrics and the prose of the book were hard to spot, such was the power of his writing.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Who has the time? I listened to it in the car and I regret that because I wanted to bookmark so many bits that I'll now buy the book.

Any additional comments?

With a 'Rock&Roll' autobiography you expect a good yarn and little erudition. Dylan gave us a 'masterpiece' but was it really just a good yarn? Elvis gives us both with style and discusses lyrics openly, including acknowledgment of his lyrical and melodic inspirations. He kept notes, he immersed himself in his profession and worked hard and toured extensively. Is this the secret of success? Well, it also helps to have talent - a great voice - which is understated in the book. His rendition of Gloomy Sunday is a case in point. An entertainer, poet, lyricist, composer, writer.....not just a song and dance man.

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