NOT ENOUGH...
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By mattal1958
...MUSIC HERE. That's my only complaint. After 4 songs, you're just getting warmed up for Mr. Newman...and then it's over!
Randy is one of popular music's great treasures. He can write the most biting, tongue-in-cheek social commentary ("Rednecks," "Political Science," and two included here, "It's Money That I Love," and "A Few Words In Defense of OUr Country"), then turn around and write soul-baring, vulnerable, from the heart songs (like "Losing You" here, or "Feels Like Home" from his most recent CD, or "I Think It's Going To Rain Today," from his very first album).
His studio albums are always top notch, well crafted, beautifully arranged and produced fare. But, there is a certain charm and intimacy to just Randy and his piano doing his own material. I almost prefer it over the studio recordings.
Randy fans know what I'm talking about. For those who don't, get these songs and listen for yourself. Songwriting doesn't get much better than this.
If anything proves only buyers should be allowed to review...
5
By moseallisonforever
The negatives here do. Randy Newman is a genius. Here's further proof in remarkably good renditions and very fine recordings. People lacking emotional maturity and over-developed thenar muscle groups (from hyper-texting and game-playing to the exclusion of any other activity) should be given a mandatory music appreciation course, starting with Bach and ending with Newman. Put your money where your bad-mouthing is.
HAHA
5
By Poooky
He will forever remind me of Family Guy...
OMG THIS SUCKS
1
By Reily23
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME
why?
1
By Muffin Method
he sounds like an idiot with peanut butter in his mouth
At the Top of His Game
5
By John, but probably not one that you know
An excellent crash course into the songwriting of Randy Newman. Unbelievable range of emotions within these 10 minutes. The man must literally be a genius.
Boring
1
By TD's Cox ID
Boring, feigned folk, no style, yuppie-gone-stale. What's not to like?
dirty old man
2
By jasonhighlife
dirty old man sing'in about cocain and a 16 year old..... but family guy rocks!!!
Awesome!!
5
By residentjared
Fat man with his kids and dog. Drove in through the morning fog. Hey there rover! Come on over!
Why?
1
By Bertman5050
This is hilarious, nobody wants to listen to Randy Newman
