Elvis Costello - At Last

'At Last' (music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Mark Gordon) sung by Elvis Costello accompanied by pianist Marian McPartland for her radio program "Piano Jazz" released on CD in 2003. CD tracks alternate between introduction and discussion of the song to follow. Elvis speaks of his father (Ross McManus) who was trumpet player and later a singer with the Joe Loss Orchestra. Elvis explains that his desert island record would that of his father singing this song. (I have attempted to locate a recording of Ross McManus singing this for years without any but a little luck...I did find a sample of the track with the intro and the first line , and Elvis indeed does sound like his old man. I will not give up my search and will be sure to upload here if I find a copy. (Note: I DO NOT OWN THIS MATERIAL AND WILL REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY UPON REQUEST FROM OWNER)

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Music

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• At Last
• Elvis Costello
• Marian McPartland
• Piano Jazz
• Ross McManus
• Joe Loss Orchestra
• jazz

[sarniarocks]

Thank you for uploading this version! I have also looked for the version with both Elvis and his father, Ross McManus singing as a duet. Have you heard it? Wonderful...

[deborahsuewho]

@sarniarocks I have heard dad doing it and can try to upload it but as for a duet, I don't know that one exists. Are you sure? If so I have some work to do!

[Jgerman]

he really suits jazz standards. Im so glad he moved in this direction.

[deborahsuewho]

@Jgerman I agree. He's wonderful to me in any direction and always has been. I love all of his directions. :)

[paulstevencassidy]

@sarniarocks where can i find it please?

[karenhunter58]

great song, great artist! Thanks for the upload!