I can hear a full band playing here... the richness of his piano work.....!!! Mr Newman is simply a magnificent songwriter, composer, poet, political analyst, comedy genius... respect, respect! We love Randy... WE LOVE HIM!!!
here's a tip: just say the person's name, and if they make eye contact - give 'em a nice, genuine "hi! nice to see you. big fan." or something like that. and keep moving.
I had the chance to do just that. He's a great laidback, intelligent and nice person. He was also surprisingly willing to explain lyrics and backgrounds of his songs.
I'm on a Randy Newman immersion tonight, and I don't recall seeing this video before - how did I miss it ! Loved him since Nilsson Sings Newman 1970...Thanks for posting it, along with the hundreds of other gems you gave us .
Randy Newman is a national treasure. Quirky, funny, smart, talented, a little like Warren Zevon, but without most of the personal drama. I'm also a fan of his uncle, Alfred, who won 9 academy awards (and 45 nominations, including "How the West Was Won", the first movie score I ever fell in love with as a kid).
Just saw him this weekend and better today in his early 70s than most have ever been . A true pleasure and bucket list concert for me! Thank you Mr. Newman
Saw him at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA on the Dark Matter tour. Front row, center stage. One of my concert highlights. On my bucket list also. Passed him up one time too many. Very friendly and cordial. What a memory.
Randy singing “I Love LA” to a live audience at The Ed Sullivan on Broadway & 53rd sort of perfectly encapsulates what I feel when everyone goes on and on about NYC - with love from a proud, diehard transplant 🌴☀️🕶✌️
Check out "Just One Smile" by Gene Pitney from 1965. Randy wrote it in 1960 according to wiki... despite different styles you can definitely hear Randy's writing in it.
I am bias toward Birmingham, he released in 1974 since I live so close. I Love LA was perfect for the glory days of the Lakers and Showtime. But what the Dr. Pepper commercial does not have is a homely barber from Tuscaloosa and a big dog named Dan. Get 'em Dan, he's the meanest dog in all of Alabam'.
Just started listening to him. His stuff is pretty original. The lyrics are different (often funny) but If you listen closely to his melodies too, they're pretty unique...
+Wes Leurs I have his four subsequent Late Night appearances in 1984, '85, '89, and '92. His January 20, 1989, appearance has been uploaded by Zschim here: ruclips.net/video/z3SuDKVXdGc/видео.html I'll put up the remainder when I get around to digitizing those remaining shows, hopefully by this year.
When Dave has that little introductory patter about the guest before they come out I wonder if he wrote that stuff himself or if somebody wrote it for him. Just an odd random thought.
@@jackfake5933 She's referring to one of the many sketches in which Will Sasso parodied Newman on MADtv. You can find most if not all of them here on RUclips. The premise for that particular one was that Newman was contracted to write the music for the Star Wars prequels. He just makes stupid shit up impromptu at the piano instead of trying to craft lyrics and music that actually fit with the concepts & mood of the movie. Funny stuff, but you may not find it so if you're a huge Newman fan and/or are easily offended. But who knows -- maybe even ol' Randy got a bit of a chuckle out of it, knowing his sense of humor/irony !
Nobody captured the American sentiment, as randy did in This song! And sorry to say that the American Way of thinking have not improved over the. Years!❤
Randy doesn't seem very comfortable during this appearance, esp. during the first half. Of course, he was a newbie then to the limelight, so maybe he just hadn't "adjusted" yet to that stratosphere. I can't figure out why the band didn't back him on either tune, as that would have made them sound a bit better and more even-paced. Did they maybe not get arrangements of the tune to look over in time for the show, did they not want to do so for some reason, or did Rand not want them playing on them (?)
I think he always played solo. Until he performed with the SNL band with Mark Knopfler in 1988. I suspect it was Mark who persuaded him to do that. But when he performed on Carson, it was always solo. When he toured in the mid-‘70s, he played without accompaniment (I saw him once in Berkeley then). When he performed for a cable special in the early ‘80s, he played solo, though later in the show Ry Cooder accompanied him for a song or two. So playing solo on Letterman in the early-mid ‘80s was not unusual.
Given a choice of seeing him play solo or with a band, I'd always chose solo. It gives him more freedom to ad lib. More intimate too. I've tried to see him 4 times, but either I couldn't make it or he cancelled. Hopefully next time. I've been a fan for 40 years.
I can hear a full band playing here... the richness of his piano work.....!!! Mr Newman is simply a magnificent songwriter, composer, poet, political analyst, comedy genius... respect, respect! We love Randy... WE LOVE HIM!!!
We do...believe me!!!!
I saw him walking down the street in NYC in 2002. I kinda lost my cool. Dude is a legend.
Hell yea I would have
here's a tip:
just say the person's name, and if they make eye contact - give 'em a nice, genuine "hi! nice to see you. big fan." or something like that. and keep moving.
To be clear, I didn't say anything to him - but I blathered to my clueless friends like I saw Jesus. 😁
Randy Newman... a national treasure if ever there was one.
I’d say that’s a little biased coming from his cousin, Alfred E. 😉
I miss those great early days of Letterman. And Randy is great! Love Political Science's lyrics.
Great songwriter... unique performer...
Underrated gem of a songwriter.....Little Criminals is one of my favorite albums of all time.
NOBODY has EVER "underrated" Randy Newman. He has always been HIGHLY ADMIRED by critics, musicians and fans.
Great album
@@namcat53 ;!q;b;;
Been a fan for 40 years... Bucket list is to shake hands with him and let know how much I appreciate his genius...
EvD tell him a random guy also says hello and thanks for the music.
I had the chance to do just that. He's a great laidback, intelligent and nice person. He was also surprisingly willing to explain lyrics and backgrounds of his songs.
EvD I feel the same, man.
Genius indeed
I want to shake his hand and ask him a few questions as well
Social commentary to the max!!! Newman tells it like it is!!! Love ya Randy!!!
One of the greatest songs ever written!
the one the only, and a national treasure!
I'm on a Randy Newman immersion tonight, and I don't recall seeing this video before - how did I miss it ! Loved him since Nilsson Sings Newman 1970...Thanks for posting it, along with the hundreds of other gems you gave us .
I saw him in concert in 2012. A genius.
Dave comes over to greet him, says "Thanks", now we have to go away". How very gracious! We love Mr. Newman, who sings from his heart.
Long time fan of Randy. I still have Randy’s ‘Trouble In Paradise’ LP in my collection.
GENIUS.
Been a fan since Boston 1969. A commonly-loved icon for all of us back then - Randy Newman.
Randy Newman is a national treasure. Quirky, funny, smart, talented, a little like Warren Zevon, but without most of the personal drama.
I'm also a fan of his uncle, Alfred, who won 9 academy awards (and 45 nominations, including "How the West Was Won", the first movie score I ever fell in love with as a kid).
.....and his grandfather Alfred E. Newman..........right?
@@mackydog99 Paul.
I understand that not everyone will know who Alfred E. Newman is........or was. Maddening! 😁
@@mackydog99 Anyone who doesn't know Alfred E. should have their citizenship revoked because they're un-American.
Newman is fire son!
He brings me such joy.
two brilliant masters of irony just continually upping the ante.
Great pianist's hands - fun guy.
I love this guy!
How can you not?
My two favorites:! Randy Newman and Tom Waits.
Just saw him this weekend and better today in his early 70s than most have ever been . A true pleasure and bucket list concert for me! Thank you Mr. Newman
Saw him at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA on the Dark Matter tour. Front row, center stage. One of my concert highlights. On my bucket list also. Passed him up one time too many. Very friendly and cordial. What a memory.
Thirty four years later, and Let's Drop the Big One (Political Science) is more relevant than ever.
Flora Bunda relevant how?
@Flora Bunda: I guess you're misinformed. Donald Trump stops all the war. Don't you see that?
Harold Gaskill
How about how?
Politics change, Randy Newman is timeless
@@TheMrpatches557 Huh?
Love this, love Randy.
Thanks randy. You're a legend
we love it
great song,love it.
I love "It's a Jungle Out There",
Randy singing “I Love LA” to a live audience at The Ed Sullivan on Broadway & 53rd sort of perfectly encapsulates what I feel when everyone goes on and on about NYC - with love from a proud, diehard transplant 🌴☀️🕶✌️
This was NBC not CBS...
Don't wanna hurt no kangaroo...
Thanks for the upload,
I've been looking for this
I saw him in the early 70s at Vanderbilt University in Nashville - with Ry Cooder. Fantastic.
Guy's a fuckin genius.
Man he's about as comfortable in an interview as I'd be.
Legend
During the 1980's Dave was as good as Johnny was on the "Tonight Show". Hipper, smarter
"We're gonna ride it, til' we just can't ride it no more"
Talk about magic
His Father was a big time sound track,studio composer,for major films back in old Hollywood!❤❤
Not sure about his dad...? But his two uncles were. Alfred and Lionel.
Check out "Just One Smile" by Gene Pitney from 1965. Randy wrote it in 1960 according to wiki... despite different styles you can definitely hear Randy's writing in it.
I am bias toward Birmingham, he released in 1974 since I live so close. I Love LA was perfect for the glory days of the Lakers and Showtime. But what the Dr. Pepper commercial does not have is a homely barber from Tuscaloosa and a big dog named Dan. Get 'em Dan, he's the meanest dog in all of Alabam'.
A most unsightly man...
The album “Good Old Boys”, which has Birmingham, is in my top 10 albums ever. A classic.
The definitive anthem!
The goat
Genius. 💞
I LOVE LA
The Singing Bush......
5:47 - A band called Smashed Infant. Too funny!
Just started listening to him. His stuff is pretty original. The lyrics are different (often funny) but If you listen closely to his melodies too, they're pretty unique...
Moondog pic? Nice!
Beehive State
Thanks for uploading, do you have any more Randy Newman video's? Would be great
+Wes Leurs I have his four subsequent Late Night appearances in 1984, '85, '89, and '92. His January 20, 1989, appearance has been uploaded by Zschim here:
ruclips.net/video/z3SuDKVXdGc/видео.html
I'll put up the remainder when I get around to digitizing those remaining shows, hopefully by this year.
A master of irony.
Let’s both wear the same jacket.
He reminds me of Woody Allen on the couch with some of his tics and mannerisms.
When Dave has that little introductory patter about the guest before they come out I wonder if he wrote that stuff himself or if somebody wrote it for him. Just an odd random thought.
Sarcasm at its best
Star Wars, oh Star Wars....
Shara Adams what about star wars?
@@jackfake5933 She's referring to one of the many sketches in which Will Sasso parodied Newman on MADtv. You can find most if not all of them here on RUclips.
The premise for that particular one was that Newman was contracted to write the music for the Star Wars prequels. He just makes stupid shit up impromptu at the piano instead of trying to craft lyrics and music that actually fit with the concepts & mood of the movie.
Funny stuff, but you may not find it so if you're a huge Newman fan and/or are easily offended. But who knows -- maybe even ol' Randy got a bit of a chuckle out of it, knowing his sense of humor/irony !
Put Political Science on a loop and blare it loud.
Wonder how the song would sound if he wrote it today
This guy is a genius and he's funny. ....he shit all over Short People. Hilarious guy. Awesome VOICE
That song's actually a commentary on racist attitudes, despite the fact so many ppl thought it was literal.
I wonder if he's a Tom Lehrer fan. He just has to be, right?
Has to be.
Nobody captured the American sentiment, as randy did in This song! And sorry to say that the American Way of thinking have not improved over the. Years!❤
So its true afterall... you just have to type "Educational"
And the naked king kept singing...
I wonder if Steve Allen is his father?
No but Harry Chapin is his songwriting brother. Who's better??
This is dope....and short people still got no reason to live.. lol
😂😂😂😂
Short people is epic
Lol fucking Mad TV hahaha
The Trump theme song.
Mark Kelly
You wish
Randy doesn't seem very comfortable during this appearance, esp. during the first half. Of course, he was a newbie then to the limelight, so maybe he just hadn't "adjusted" yet to that stratosphere. I can't figure out why the band didn't back him on either tune, as that would have made them sound a bit better and more even-paced. Did they maybe not get arrangements of the tune to look over in time for the show, did they not want to do so for some reason, or did Rand not want them playing on them (?)
I think he always played solo. Until he performed with the SNL band with Mark Knopfler in 1988. I suspect it was Mark who persuaded him to do that.
But when he performed on Carson, it was always solo. When he toured in the mid-‘70s, he played without accompaniment (I saw him once in Berkeley then). When he performed for a cable special in the early ‘80s, he played solo, though later in the show Ry Cooder accompanied him for a song or two.
So playing solo on Letterman in the early-mid ‘80s was not unusual.
Given a choice of seeing him play solo or with a band, I'd always chose solo.
It gives him more freedom to ad lib.
More intimate too.
I've tried to see him 4 times, but either I couldn't make it or he cancelled.
Hopefully next time.
I've been a fan for 40 years.
🎼 7 yrs ago