607396654321
607396585519

The Coward Brothers

The Coward Brothers

Regular
£12.99
Sale
Regular
£12.99
Unavailable
Unit Price
per 

Format: CD

Cat No: CDNW6543

PRE-ORDER: This item will be shipped with the aim to deliver on release day.

PRE-ORDER: This item will be shipped with the aim to deliver on release day.

Format Details:

Release Date:  15 November 2024

Label:  New West Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  607396654321

Genres:  Rock  

Release Date:  15 November 2024

Label:  New West Records

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  607396585519

Genres:  Rock  

  • Description

    The Coward Brothers are Elvis Costello and T-Bone Burnett. The Audible Original radio play, The True Story Of The Coward Brothers, is directed by Christopher Guest, and stars Howard Coward, Henry Coward, Harry Shearer, Edward Hibbert, Rhea Seehorn, Stephen Root, and Kathreen Khavari Available at Aubible on Nov 21, 2024.

    The exact relationship between Henry (T-Bone Burnett) and Howard Coward (Elvis Costello) remains ambiguous. They often referred to themselves as "One and a Half Brothers," which might hint at their height difference or imply they were not actually siblings but were involved in an elaborate ruse.

    Their musical partnership, known as The Coward Brothers, was initiated by Smiley "Doc" Snipson, who discovered Henry Coward in 1956 and signed him for a UK tour. The brothers' hit single, "My Baby Just Squeals (You Heel)," was followed by less successful records and a controversial Cold War-themed song. To preserve their fading fame, Snipson orchestrated their supposed death in a plane crash, but they were actually in hiding on a Caribbean island, secretly recording music and sending it back to Snipson.

    When their funds ran out, they returned to Miami and made sensational claims about writing famous songs, leading to a brief stint as songwriters for Bill Bogguss. They later resumed recording, but their partnership eventually fractured, leading to years of estrangement. Their music, from early rock and roll hits to later, more introspective songs, is compiled in the album, The Coward Brothers. After years of silence, their story was explored in a radio program, revealing the complexity of their relationship and their enduring bond. Despite their tumultuous history, their music remains a testament to their unyielding spirit.

    Description

    The exact relationship between Henry (T-Bone Burnett) and Howard Coward (Elvis Costello) remains ambiguous. They often referred to themselves as "One and a Half Brothers," which might hint at their height difference or imply they were not actually siblings but were involved in an elaborate ruse.

    Their musical partnership, known as The Coward Brothers, was initiated by Smiley "Doc" Snipson, who discovered Henry Coward in 1956 and signed him for a UK tour. The brothers' hit single, "My Baby Just Squeals (You Heel)," was followed by less successful records and a controversial Cold War-themed song. To preserve their fading fame, Snipson orchestrated their supposed death in a plane crash, but they were actually in hiding on a Caribbean island, secretly recording music and sending it back to Snipson.

    When their funds ran out, they returned to Miami and made sensational claims about writing famous songs, leading to a brief stint as songwriters for Bill Bogguss. They later resumed recording, but their partnership eventually fractured, leading to years of estrangement. Their music, from early rock and roll hits to later, more introspective songs, is compiled in the album, The Coward Brothers. After years of silence, their story was explored in a radio program, revealing the complexity of their relationship and their enduring bond. Despite their tumultuous history, their music remains a testament to their unyielding spirit.

    The Coward Brothers are Elvis Costello and T-Bone Burnett. The Audible Original radio play, The True Story Of The Coward Brothers, is directed by Christopher Guest, and stars Howard Coward, Henry Coward, Harry Shearer, Edward Hibbert, Rhea Seehorn, Stephen Root, and Kathreen Khavari. Available at Aubible.com on Nov 21, 2024. The physical release of this record is November 15, 2024. The Digital Release is November 21, 2024

    Packaging: 2LP, Gatefold, Printed Sleeves, Marketing Sticker

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Always
      • 2. Like Licorice
      • 3. My Baby Just Squeals (You Heel)
      • 4. The Devil's Wife
      • 5. Tipsy Woman
      • 6. My Baby Just Purrs (You're Mine, Not Hers)
      • 7. My Baby Just Whistles (Here Come The Missiles)
      • 8. World Serious
      • 9. Early Shirley
      • 10. Yesteryear Is Near
      • 11. Birkenhead Girl
      • 12. Smoke Ring Angle
      • 13. Wooden Women
      • 14. (I Don't Want Your) Lyndon Johnson
      • 15. Lotta Money
      • 16. Pure Bubblegum
      • 17. Cathy Come Home
      • 18. Bygones
      • 19. Row Me Once
      • 20. Clown Around Town

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Always
      • 2. Like Licorice
      • 3. My Baby Just Squeals (You Heel)
      • 4. The Devil's Wife
      • 5. Tipsy Woman
      • 6. My Baby Just Purrs (You're Mine, Not Hers)
      • 7. My Baby Just Whistles (Here Come The Missiles)
      • 8. World Serious
      • 9. Early Shirley
      • 10. Yesteryear Is Near
      • 11. Birkenhead Girl
      • 12. Smoke Ring Angle
      • 13. Wooden Women
      • 14. (I Don't Want Your) Lyndon Johnson
      • 15. Lotta Money
      • 16. Pure Bubblegum
      • 17. Cathy Come Home
      • 18. Bygones
      • 19. Row Me Once
      • 20. Clown Around Town