Guilty: 30 Years of Randy Newman
Randy Newman · 1998
303 min · 105 tracks · blues · contemporary R&B · alternative country
A quirky blend of sardonic wit and poignant melodies captures the essence of Americana through Newman's unique storytelling lens.
Why this album works
This compilation album highlights Randy Newman's influence on American music, blending humor with social commentary. It received notable recognition, including a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album, affirming Newman's status as a significant voice in both popular music and film scoring.
- Best for
- quirky storytelling with sardonic wit varied pacing for attentive listening moments of poignant reflection
- Context
- By the time 'Guilty: 30 Years of Randy Newman' was released in 1998, Newman was already a well-respected figure in music, celebrated for his satirical songwriting and film scores. This album served as a retrospective compilation, marking three decades since his debut in 1968, showcasing not only his hits but also lesser-known gems from his extensive catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Doubt· Harry Nilsson· Cher· Prince· Elvis Presley· Donna Summer· Cyndi Lauper· Madonna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Love Story (You and Me) 3:21
- 2 Bet No One Ever Hurt This Bad 2:04
- 3 Cowboy 2:38
- 4 The Beehive State 1:50
- 5 I Think It’s Going to Rain Today Standout 2:58
- 6 Davy the Fat Boy 2:48
- 7 Have You Seen My Baby 2:32
- 8 Let’s Burn Down the Cornfield 3:02
- 9 Mama Told Me Not to Come 2:11
- 10 Suzanne 3:09
- 11 Old Kentucky Home 2:37
- 12 Sail Away 2:52
- 13 Lonely at the Top 2:32
- 14 Last Night I Had a Dream 3:01
- 15 Political Science 2:00
- 16 Burn On 2:34
- 17 Memo to My Son 1:53
- 18 You Can Leave Your Hat On 3:14
- 19 God’s Song (That’s Why I Love Mankind) 3:38
- 20 Rednecks 3:09
- 21 Birmingham 2:46
- 22 Marie 3:09
- 23 Guilty 2:32
- 24 Louisiana 1927 2:56
- 25 Kingfish 2:44
- 26 Baltimore 4:03
- 27 Rider in the Rain 3:53
Disc 2
- 1 Short People Standout 2:55
- 2 Little Criminals 3:03
- 3 In Germany Before the War 3:39
- 4 I’ll Be Home 2:47
- 5 It’s Money That I Love 3:40
- 6 Ghosts 2:28
- 7 The Girls in My Life (Part I) 2:37
- 8 William Brown 1:50
- 9 I Love L.A. 3:30
- 10 Mikey’s 2:10
- 11 My Life Is Good 4:38
- 12 Miami 4:02
- 13 Real Emotional Girl 2:29
- 14 Take Me Back 4:09
- 15 Song for the Dead 3:00
- 16 Dixie Flyer 4:07
- 17 New Orleans Wins the War 3:29
- 18 Four Eyes 3:36
- 19 It’s Money That Matters 4:03
- 20 I Want You to Hurt Like I Do 4:06
- 21 Can’t Keep a Good Man Down 2:43
- 22 Bleeding All Over the Place (Alt. mix) 4:15
- 23 Happy Ending 3:18
Disc 3
- 1 Golden Gridiron Boy 1:56
- 2 Vine Street 2:21
- 3 Love Is Blind 1:36
- 4 Don’t Ruin Our Happy Home 2:31
- 5 The Goat 1:48
- 6 Gone Dead Train 2:54
- 7 Tickle Me 2:00
- 8 Maybe I’m Doing It Wrong 1:25
- 9 Yellow Man 2:13
- 10 Magic in the Moon Light 1:48
- 11 Beat Me Baby 1:58
- 12 Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear 2:03
- 13 Let Me Go 2:50
- 14 Jesus in the Summertime 3:32
- 15 Going Home 1:57
- 16 Interiors 1:51
- 17 Pretty Boy 4:01
- 18 Something to Sing About 3:06
- 19 The Ballad of the Three Amigos 2:16
- 20 My Little Buttercup 2:05
- 21 Blue Shadows on the Trail 2:47
- 22 Happy 0:39
- 23 The Longest Night 2:34
- 24 Days of Heaven 2:25
- 25 What Have You Done to Me 2:00
- 26 Masterman and Baby J 1:52
- 27 Lines in the Sand 2:31
- 28 Gainsville 3:26
- 29 Feels Like Home 4:12
- 30 My Name Is James 2:43
- 31 Laugh and Be Happy 2:13
Disc 4
- 1 Rev Running 2:15
- 2 Change Your Way 2:02
- 3 Clef Club No. 1 1:43
- 4 Clef Club No. 2 1:20
- 5 Ragtime 2:45
- 6 Prologue 1915–1923 5:21
- 7 The Natural 3:35
- 8 Introduction / I Love to See You Smile 3:25
- 9 Kevin’s Party (Cowboy Gil) 3:23
- 10 1914 3:40
- 11 End Titles 7:19
- 12 Leonard 4:30
- 13 Dexter’s Tune 2:38
- 14 Clocks 3:09
- 15 Make Up Your Mind 3:14
- 16 Opening 5:34
- 17 Tartine de Merde 1:33
- 18 You’ve Got a Friend in Me Standout 2:04
- 19 Woody and Buzz 4:30
- 20 I Will Go Sailing No More 2:56
- 21 Heaven Is My Home 3:05
- 22 Main Title 0:36
- 23 Clouds 1:40
- 24 Good News 4:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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