This man's work needs to be kept alive and past around for future generations of Americans. If America survives the coming trials and tribulations, that is.
Ah, the Troubadour, been there a couple of times myself. Randy, from one LA dude to another, thank you! And I just turned an unwilling 65. (hack, cough, why do I have to pee every 15 minutes?)
"Looks like another perfect day." I've never had a perfect day in my life. Maybe I should move to LA. Actually, I lived in LA for 10 years. I never had a perfect day there either. But I still love that song.
There is no way that I can beat these *enlightened* words by Randal, but I'd like to share as well. I had never heard Newman's name until recently. I had only heard the songs he created for Pixar, but otherwise was too young to ever consider looking into who actually made them (as they felt more like set dressing than anything, as I moved past those movies and haven't rewatched them for probably over a decade and a half; something like that). However, having heard some of his other songs now, and being prefaced as to what to expect in some part, I have become fascinated by this strange satire of weird, naïve, or sometimes despicable characters that he has created in these songs. I have never heard anything quite like it, and it makes me want to delve deeper to truly understand these characters for their flawed views of the world. At first, I had questioned why such songs might even be made, because I didn't see much of a reason or a benefit to the words, especially with the more belligerent characters, but now I'm beginning to see a purpose, if only to make fun of or show the blatant idiocy of some of these harsher world views, as well as to show how our world view can be shaped by the environment around us in those softer-charactered songs. It's been wonderful to hear some words directly from the horse's mouth in these interviews that I've watched, in order to get some idea of his thought process when creating these very interesting songs.
He’s a legendary one of one. Modern America doesn’t have the intellectual bandwidth for an artist to create something like “Rednecks” or “Political Science” anymore. People are just too stupid and moralistic to want their ideas challenged. Newman will always be an anomaly, always special.
In some circles in the Netherlands, Randy Newman is still regarded as a hero. Just listen to his Putin-song and you know instantly that he is indeed a 'genius'. Can it stop Putin, and his war in Ukraine? Who knows, but it is sad that this kind of songs aren't popular and don't get broadcasted anymore. To make things even worse, the coming concert on April 9th, 2022, in Eindhoven, is unfortunately cancelled due Newman's poor health conditions. 'I miss you.'
It's a great shame that America has recently stepped backwards into a more intolerant age. It seems these days. people are refusing to understand complexity & nuance, and are no longer prepared to contemplate living together with a little understanding and patience. Seems like these days Randy Newman's work would never be allowed to see the light of day. That's how it seems to me.
Looks like he edited the original comment and i cant see the history. I agree my comment seems completely irrelevant in context of that comment. Dont know what i was getting at, but i doubt i was replying to this comment. Lol. Maybe i acidentally replied to the wrong comment?
No one has a clearer view of America than a Jew raised in the deep south. I remember when I was seven my dad told me about racism and hate. He explained why his mother fled Europe around the turn of the last century by saying 'A good guest always knows when its time to leave.'
Randy Newman's music has always stood apart from the work of his singer-songwriter cohort. After hearing "Rednecks" for the first time, you might opt next for "Carolina in my Mind" - it won't make your head hurt. His convoluted songs mostly lack the accessible emotional gratification that John Denver's can be counted on for. Consider the song featured towards the end of this film, though - the one with the protagonist saying how proud he still is to be an American, even though it's clear now that our best days are bygone. Is the writer making fun of that figure, the way he sets up the singer of "Short People" for ridicule? "Follow the Flag" is a heart-breaker once you realize that the song was generated from the writer's sympathy for someone taking that stance. You often don't know right away what's going on in one of these songs, so that's a reason to listen to it again - and again. Once you get intrigued by this work, you'll keep coming back to it, knowing that more rewarding moments of discovery are in store for you. These songs may sound casual, even shambling, but there's more going on in there than meets the ear. This is music you won't outgrow. That density and sophistication is why Randy Newman's songwriting has registered in the pop charts only by mistake. He's worked all his life within the confines of America's musical/industrial complex, but he's given us fine art - and that's why his fan base will keep growing steadily for generations to come.
Thank you so much for posting!! Randy is a musical genius!! He is unique and a national treasure. I hope he knows there are more of us than he thinks.
Well said.
One of America's greatest songwriters. And, more importantly, poet.
His songs are unique. Kind of in a genre of their own. I love them all.
"Sail away" recorded at St Lukes here in London is in my top five of his songs.
"He's guilty" from Cop Rock is in there as well.
This man's work needs to be kept alive and past around for future generations of Americans. If America survives the coming trials and tribulations, that is.
Banner is still waving 2 years later
I like Randy Newman a lot I got a few of his albums and I seen him at the troubadour and I'm 68 years old
Ah, the Troubadour, been there a couple of times myself. Randy, from one LA dude to another, thank you! And I just turned an unwilling 65. (hack, cough, why do I have to pee every 15 minutes?)
"Looks like another perfect day." I've never had a perfect day in my life. Maybe I should move to LA. Actually, I lived in LA for 10 years. I never had a perfect day there either. But I still love that song.
The Boulevard is not that bad...
I think Randy is being ironic, as usual!
That was time well spent.I have rediscovered Newman of late, and this was the cherry on top.
My farts
@@RandalC-hy5ke What a fabulous comment. You should be very proud of yourself.
There is no way that I can beat these *enlightened* words by Randal, but I'd like to share as well.
I had never heard Newman's name until recently. I had only heard the songs he created for Pixar, but otherwise was too young to ever consider looking into who actually made them (as they felt more like set dressing than anything, as I moved past those movies and haven't rewatched them for probably over a decade and a half; something like that).
However, having heard some of his other songs now, and being prefaced as to what to expect in some part, I have become fascinated by this strange satire of weird, naïve, or sometimes despicable characters that he has created in these songs.
I have never heard anything quite like it, and it makes me want to delve deeper to truly understand these characters for their flawed views of the world.
At first, I had questioned why such songs might even be made, because I didn't see much of a reason or a benefit to the words, especially with the more belligerent characters, but now I'm beginning to see a purpose, if only to make fun of or show the blatant idiocy of some of these harsher world views, as well as to show how our world view can be shaped by the environment around us in those softer-charactered songs.
It's been wonderful to hear some words directly from the horse's mouth in these interviews that I've watched, in order to get some idea of his thought process when creating these very interesting songs.
He’s a legendary one of one. Modern America doesn’t have the intellectual bandwidth for an artist to create something like “Rednecks” or “Political Science” anymore. People are just too stupid and moralistic to want their ideas challenged. Newman will always be an anomaly, always special.
People are just so dumb these days they think they've figured out everything so well they don't need to think about moral dillemmas at all anymore.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. So enjoyable, fun, and well really educational. Randy, what a guy!. Love the shuffles and the WIT of these songs.
A unique collection of songs that will stand the test of time.
He's a god dam National Treasure! There aren't may of 'em left and Randy's no spring chicken. Appreciate him while you've got him.
All his songs are one song. Just the words change.
In some circles in the Netherlands, Randy Newman is still regarded as a hero. Just listen to his Putin-song and you know instantly that he is indeed a 'genius'. Can it stop Putin, and his war in Ukraine? Who knows, but it is sad that this kind of songs aren't popular and don't get broadcasted anymore. To make things even worse, the coming concert on April 9th, 2022, in Eindhoven, is unfortunately cancelled due Newman's poor health conditions. 'I miss you.'
He's a songwriter not a hero
The Putin song is still timely, unfortunately!
@tombsower6926 his mocking satire is heroic though
Superb talent. A musical Arthur Miller! Thank you for uploading. Enjoyed the live performance.
How much I love his music and songs...
Thank you so much for uploading this!
Randy Newman is heel veel mooi
It's a great shame that America has recently stepped backwards into a more intolerant age. It seems these days. people are refusing to understand complexity & nuance, and are no longer prepared to contemplate living together with a little understanding and patience. Seems like these days Randy Newman's work would never be allowed to see the light of day. That's how it seems to me.
I think you absolutely misunderstand Randy Newman if you think his message. It's a far more desperate and pessimistic content than you seem to let on.
@@nathanreiber6819 Blimey - things always turn out worse than I think. 😳
@@nathanreiber6819where’s he say he thinks that’s the message? Weird response
Looks like he edited the original comment and i cant see the history. I agree my comment seems completely irrelevant in context of that comment. Dont know what i was getting at, but i doubt i was replying to this comment. Lol. Maybe i acidentally replied to the wrong comment?
One of the best to ever do it. Thanks for the upload
Good post! Hope you have more Newman-content. This documentary wasn't all too interesting but it was all right!
Time for a Newman Symphony!!!
Thanks for posting!
The first song made me think of Back to Nature by Fad Gadget.
Some would say he's 'based' in modern terms. He is. For real.
"Kicked mama down the stairs, but I'm alright".
Did he mess up the intro to I Love LA? Seems like he forgot the chords
Yep. Halfway through the intro, you can hear him say “f*** it” before jumping right into the song.
No one has a clearer view of America than a Jew raised in the deep south. I remember when I was seven my dad told me about racism and hate. He explained why his mother fled Europe around the turn of the last century by saying 'A good guest always knows when its time to leave.'
That interview is 1994... wonder what Randy would think about LA America now in 2023...😢
Randy Newman's music has always stood apart from the work of his singer-songwriter cohort. After hearing "Rednecks" for the first time, you might opt next for "Carolina in my Mind" - it won't make your head hurt. His convoluted songs mostly lack the accessible emotional gratification that John Denver's can be counted on for.
Consider the song featured towards the end of this film, though - the one with the protagonist saying how proud he still is to be an American, even though it's clear now that our best days are bygone. Is the writer making fun of that figure, the way he sets up the singer of "Short People" for ridicule? "Follow the Flag" is a heart-breaker once you realize that the song was generated from the writer's sympathy for someone taking that stance.
You often don't know right away what's going on in one of these songs, so that's a reason to listen to it again - and again. Once you get intrigued by this work, you'll keep coming back to it, knowing that more rewarding moments of discovery are in store for you. These songs may sound casual, even shambling, but there's more going on in there than meets the ear. This is music you won't outgrow.
That density and sophistication is why Randy Newman's songwriting has registered in the pop charts only by mistake. He's worked all his life within the confines of America's musical/industrial complex, but he's given us fine art - and that's why his fan base will keep growing steadily for generations to come.
1:34 Love L.A.