Rufus Wainwright plays live in the Soundcheck studio
(Amy Pearl/WNYC)
Singer songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright assembled an all-star cast for his new pop-tinged album “Out of the Game.” Produced by Mark Ronson, it features guest appearances from the Dap Kings, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline, Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Rufus’ sister Martha. Today, Wainwright joins us to play songs from the album live in our studio.
- "Out of the Game" on Amazon
- Rufus Wainwright's website
- "Out of the Game" video featuring Helena Bonham Carter
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Comments [5]
Sorry Amy, They Might Be Giants was first! "Lee Harvey Was A Friend Of Mine"
has pamphlets.
I heart Rufus!
Pleeeze, you've got to be kidding -- this is self indulgent, narcisistic stuff -- awful!
Oh, lord! That was gorgeous! Made me cry. What a voice.
the only song ever with the word "pamphlets" in it!!
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