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Country Darkness

by My Darling Clementine

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The new album from My Darling Clementine throws a spotlight on 12 gems from the Elvis Costello songbook and vividly reimagines them in the duet’s definitive country-soul styling. Released on Fretsore Records, Country Darkness is a collaboration between the singer-songwriter husband & wife team of Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish, and Grammy award winning, keyboard genius Steve Nieve (The Attractions / The Imposters)

Offering a carefully considered and retrospective selection, ‘Country Darkness’ sees them take on a representative range of Costello’s ever-changing eras. From his work with the Attractions and the Imposters to cherry-picking some remarkable later solo efforts, as well as reappraising some of his inspired collaborations with Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Jim Lauderdale and Paul McCartney.

The album was produced in collaboration between Nieve, King and Colin Elliot, who is renowned for his production work with Richard Hawley. Other musicians appearing on the album include Shez Sheridan and Dean Beresford (Richard Hawley band), and Matt Holland and Martin Winning (Van Morrison, Nick Lowe, Roger Daltrey)

The album combines all 12 songs from the 3 limited edition 12 inch vinyl EPs (Country Darkness Vol 1, Vol 2 & Vol 3) With an added bonus track, a completely original and previously unheard My Darling Clementine composition entitled “Powerless”

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Some projects exude class before you even hear a single note. This is one of them”
Altcountry Forum

“They make the songs feel like they’ve always been duets”
Bernard Zuel, Sydney Morning Herald

“Costello’s songs lend themselves perfectly to the stylings of our greatest duo”
Country Music People ****4/5

“They develop Costello’s original work taking it to new places. Their vocal delivery takes ownership of these songs”
Americana-UK

“The duo sing magnificently. The vocal exchanges here are quite brilliant”
Blabber ’n’ Smoke

“Costello’s songs, King and Dalgleish’s voices, Nieve’s keys… it’s a perfect fit”
American Songwriter

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released November 6, 2020

Sung by:
Lou Dalgleish & Michael Weston King

Played by:
Steve Nieve - Piano, Organ, Keyboards
Shez Sheridan - Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Mandala, Lap Steel
Colin Elliot - Bass, Percussion, Glockenspiel, Backing Vocals, Horn Arrangement
Dean Beresford - Drums
Matt Holland - Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Martin Winning - Tenor & Baritone Saxophone, Flute
Lou Dalgleish - Piano, Percussion

Recorded in Paris, Trouville-sur-Mer, London and Sheffield
Produced by Colin Elliot, Michael Weston King & Steve Nieve
Mixed by Colin Elliot at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield
Mastered by Duncan Cowell at Sound Mastering, London

Photography: Cover by Ren Wang, MDC by Marco Bakker
Design by swing from the rafters

Michael and Lou would like to thank everyone involved in the making of all 3 volumes• of Country Darkness, those on both sides of the glass, the camera, and the channel but a special commendation to Ian Sephton of Fretsore for going that extra crooked mile

File Under: Country {Costello Country)

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My Darling Clementine London, UK

For what began life as something of a side project for Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish, a labour of love, a homage to the classic country duets of the 60’s and 70’s, My Darling Clementine is very much part of the country and Americana landscape. 3 critically acclaimed albums, over 700 shows, numerous accolades and awards has placed the band at the forefront of the burgeoning Americana scene ... more

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