Elvis Costello’s best duets, including the new one with Loretta Lynn

Elvis Costello, over a career now spanning five decades, has been involved in many collaborations. He has worked with legends such as Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach, George Jones, and Allen Tousaint, among many others.

Some of these collaborations have even resulted in Grammy nominations for Costello, who has come a long way since his early days as a pioneer of the new wave punk movement of the late 1970s. While those early albums remain favorites of his most devoted fans, his ability to work across different genres of music is probably his most impressive quality.

In addition to his historical collaborations, he has also been involved in some notable duets. His latest, in fact, is with country singer Loretta Lynn, whose new album features a song he did with Costello.

Here are the top ten duos Elvis has been involved with, from his beginnings until now.

“From a Whisper to a Scream” with Glenn Tilbrook

Squeeze’s old friend shares lead vocals on this song from the Confidence album.

“The Only Llama in Town” with Daryl Hall

The man who wrote hits like “Rich Girl” and “Maneater” helps out on this single from Goodbye Cruel World.

“Carpetbaggers” with Jenny Lewis

She joins the female lead from The Postal Service, the project created by Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, for this smash hit from his solo album. acid tongue.

“All It Takes” with Loretta Lynn

The chorus of this gem from the new album by Coal Miner’s Daughter full circle“She’s got all it takes to take all you’ve got,” fits right in with most of the magic in Costello’s words.

Tears in Jail with Lucinda Williams

The folk singer enjoys her company on this song by Little bit Sweetie.

“I’ll Never Fall in Love Again” with Lara

The album everyone’s song is where you can find this sweet duo.

“Poor Napoleon” with Cait O’Riordan

She became his wife shortly after they cut this song from Blood and Chocolate.

“The Fall of the World’s Own Optimist” with Aimee Mann

This vocal collaboration appears on the folk singer’s album Single #two.

“Satellite” with Chrissy Hynde

The Pretenders’ lead singer provides shared vocals on this cut from the peak album.

“Heart-Shaped Bruise” with Emmylou Harris

One of the most revered women in folk and country rock teams up with Elvis for this and two other songs from The delivery man.