Released 25 years ago this September
The Best of Randy Newman
Randy Newman · 2001
69 min · 21 tracks · blues · contemporary R&B · alternative country
A whimsical blend of sharp social commentary and heartfelt melodies wrapped in Randy Newman's signature piano-driven arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with sharp wit
- short bursts of catchy melodies
- reflective moments with playful irony
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- varied energy for diverse moods
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, cohesive albums
- dislike lyrical social commentary
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'The Best of Randy Newman' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Newman’s career, compiling tracks from his early work to later hits. This compilation comes after a period of renewed interest in his music due to film scoring successes, particularly with Pixar's 'Toy Story'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Leonard Cohen· Tom Waits
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mama Told Me Not to Come 2:11
- 2 You Can Leave Your Hat On 3:20
- 3 I Think It’s Going to Rain Today 2:57
- 4 Sail Away 2:51
- 5 Political Science 2:00
- 6 Rednecks 3:09
- 7 Marie 3:09
- 8 Louisiana 1927 2:56
- 9 Short People 2:55
- 10 Little Criminals 3:03
- 11 It’s Money That I Love 3:39
- 12 I Love L.A. 3:30
- 13 Miami 4:04
- 14 Take Me Back 4:10
- 15 Same Girl 2:55
- 16 Dixie Flyer 4:09
- 17 Happy Ending 3:19
- 18 You’ve Got a Friend in Me 2:04
- 19 Feels Like Home (live) 4:13
- 20 Shame 4:53
- 21 I Miss You 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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