Elvis Costello's song writing is so peerless and individualistic. It's storytelling and it's deeply intelligent and clever.

'Nashville' songs and country music have always been about storytelling and about the heart and confessionals. They're monologues.

What I found about 'Nashville' coming in is it's about these small performances. It can be on a big stage but detailed, small, heartfelt, real performances from musicians and singers. So if you try to do something bloated or showy, the directors dial us in and let us know.

One thing I can say for sure is that she was very clever. Not in the way others expect you to be – intelligent, witty and concise, but in the way people should be: creative and consistent.

funny how a beautiful song could tell such a sad story

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