RANDY NEWMAN : BBC FOUR SESSIONS

 

  1. Rollin'
  2. short people
  3. mama told me not to come
  4. marie
  5. god's story
  6. the world isn't fair
  7. louisiana 1927
  8. you can leave your hat on
  9. i miss you
  10. laugh and be happy
  11. political science (Let's drop the big one)
  12. love story
  13. feels like home
  14. a few words in defense of our country
  15. sail away
  16. i think it's going to rain today

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Time : 58:49

Venue : LSO St Luke's, London, England

Date : June 22, 2008

Quality : Soundboard recording from digital TV-broadcast (A+)

Comments : The great American master of irony, singer-songwriter Randy Newman graces the stage at LSO St Luke's in London for an intimate concert. Balancing songs of scathing wit with affecting romantic ballads, he is joined by the strings of the BBC Concert Orchestra under the baton of Robert Ziegler. There is a selection from his critically-acclaimed album Harps and Angels, including the critique of the Bush administration A Few Words in Defence of Our Country, and Newman also cherrypicks songs such as Short People, I Think It's Going to Rain Today, Political Science and Marie from his impressive back catalogue. This is perfect !