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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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/>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.<br/><br/>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.

Lone Justice: Viva Lone Justice 2024 [Digipack / CD]

Pineapple Thief: Last to run 2024 [CD]

Fabulous Thunderbirds: Struck down 2024 [Digipack / CD]

Wynn Steve: Make it right 2024 [Digipack / CD]

It&#039;s 50 years since Paul Carrack wrote How Long and the record came out to huge success so it seemed like a good time to reflect on his career as a whole and put together a collection of his most successful recordings - 50 years is a long time so it&#039;s quite a long list that we have whittled down to fit on a single CD - I hope you enjoy the choices and some new recordings of old favourites - It&#039;s been fun - There is an extensive celebratory UK tour in Sept & Oct and we look forward to seeing you then! - Peter Van Hooke&nbsp;

Dictators: The Dictators 2024 [CD]