Album

The Randy Newman Songbook Vol.1

Randy Newman

2003 · Rock, Pop

Rare pressing on Gatefold

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The Randy Newman Songbook Vol.1 by Randy Newman

The Randy Newman Songbook Vol.1 is a Pop album by Randy Newman, originally released in 2003. On Gatefold: 7 pressings tracked.

About

Randy Newman always felt at odds with rock 'n' roll. He related best to its roots, particularly New Orleans music. Having amassed enough cultural clout with his movie soundtracks, here he set about performing songs from his singer/songwriter career in their natural setting: just him and his piano. This lets listeners focus on Newman's voice and lyrics, the phrasings that tilt the meaning of a song ever so slightly. He doesn't play favorites in terms of era. Songs from his 1999 album <i>Bad Love</i> are presented alongside classics from the '60s and '70s. "Rednecks" still burns with purpose. "It's Money That I Love" has lost none of its sting. "Political Science" is even closer to the truth than when it was first written. Newman deals with existential woes ("God's Song (That's Why I Love Mankind)") and socio-politics ("The World Isn't Fair") without losing a step. Producer Mitchell Froom ensures that the piano's deep and powerful and that Newman's voice is always in the frame. You couldn't ask for better.

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Tracklist

  1. 1It’s Lonely At The Top3:13
  2. 2God's Song (That’s Why I Love Mankind)3:24
  3. 3Louisiana 19272:56
  4. 4Let Me Go2:37
  5. 5Rednecks3:05
  6. 6Avalon0:58
  7. 7Living Without You2:16
  8. 8I Think It's Going To Rain Today2:57
  9. 9You Can Leave Your Hat On2:32
  10. 10It's Money That I Love2:16
  11. 11Marie2:57
  12. 12When She Loved Me1:03
  13. 13Sail Away2:58
  14. 14The World Isn't Fair3:07
  15. 15Political Science2:03
  16. 16The Great Nations Of Europe3:24
  17. 17In Germany Before The War3:49
  18. 18Ragtime1:25

Sound DNA

  • Pop
  • Traditional Pop
  • stripped-back
  • sarcastic
  • storytelling

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Recorded January-February 2003, Conway Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA
Mixed At Sound Factory, Hollywood, CA
No barcode on tray card

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