The Insider

Brief Interviews with important People

"...with Mariah Carey, Quincy Jones, Bryan Adams, Tina Turner, Randy Newman, and Tom Waits...."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Dirk Hamilton

"...undermined by his creaky and hoarse vocals; imagine if Randy Newman really couldn't sing. Worse, his lyrics are flaccid..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Etta James The Chess Box (MCA/Chess)

"...is equally astonishing; Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Willie Dixon, Randy Newman, Irma Thomas, Billy Sherrill, Duke Ellington, Barry Mann,..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Amy Rigby The Sugar Tree (Koch)

"...and master an arrangement as purdy as any by Randy Newman, Warren Zevon, or Brian Wilson (or even less..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Music Review by Kate X Messer

The Barkers

Barking at the Moon, except not with Ozzy

"..."Travelin' Song" is acerbic in the jovial nature of Randy Newman, whom Walden counts as an inspiration. In fact,..."

March 3, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Sea Cruise

Sailing into the sunset on Delbert McClinton's Blues Crusie.

"...they ask for Cole Porter. I prefer to do Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Mose Allison, Ray Charles. On this..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

El Orbits Bingo Happy HourContinental Club, January 20

"..."Fool's Paradise" found drummer Beebe's strong voice phrased like Randy Newman's. Joined by piano, bass, and guitar, El Orbits..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Music Review by David Lynch

Bibliomania

Books We Love and a Few Books We Don't

"...Cole Porter, Lorenz Hart, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, and Randy Newman. 7. Compilations of cartoons by Walt Kelly (Pogo..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Books Feature

The Death of Rock & Roll

Top 10s: Year, Decade, Eternity

"...old pros like Jack Logan (Buzz Me In) and Randy Newman (Bad Love). Joe Henry (Fuse), Sparklehorse (Good Morning..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris, Bass Concert Hall, October 10

Descriptions of live shows

"...pick 'em: Leonard Cohen, Townes Van Zandt, Jackson Browne, Randy Newman, Sinead O'Connor, A.P. Carter, and Bill Monroe. Highlights..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Music Review by David Lynch

Gavin Summit in Boulder, Colorado, August 18-21

Live music reviews.

"...memorable was an exhilarating and mirthful mid-morning appearance by Randy Newman after a panel discussion in a hotel ballroom...."

Sept. 3, 1999 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Reissues

Los Zafiros

"...machine." Other highlights include a furiously rocking version of Randy Newman's "Have You Seen My Baby?" and "High Flyin'..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature

Reissues

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

"...Curtis, drummers Hal Blaine and Earl Palmer) and arrangers (Randy Newman), many fans and critics alike considered Domino a..."

June 25, 1999 Music Feature

Record Reviews

Ani Difranco

"...a few too many hits off of the peach brandy. The rest comes from a harmonica style that's as..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Music Review

Tribute Records

Tammy Wynette Remembered

"...time? Songwriting good enough to attract the likes of Randy Newman ("Sailing Shoes") 20 years after the fact --..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Review

20/20

"...cross-country rock trip that sounds like Hotel California if Randy Newman, Nick Lowe, and Graham Parker had been called..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

A Lucindarella Story

"...No less intense a light than Randy Newman, responding to a comment by a Mojo magazine..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

"...to wait another 12 years." Meanwhile, add the name Randy Newman to the list of artists ACL is hoping..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Record Reviews

"...covers like Delbert McClinton's "Can't Trust My Heart" and Randy Newman's "Louisiana 1927," but even when she's shining on..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Music Review

Texas Platters

"...like. The exception is a respectful, album-closing take on Randy Newman's "Guilty," which although somewhat charming is still a..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Blessed Are the Buttholes

Austin's 1996 in Review

"...included appearances from Joan Osborne, Liz Phair, Ruby, Fugees, Randy Newman, George Clinton, and Iggy Pop, but I had..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Dancing About Architecture

Crammed With Grammys

"...Lyle Lovett's numerous nominations are his duet with genius Randy Newman of "Long Tall Texan," which in fine Grammy..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Column

Jewish in Austin

A Texas Jewboy Misses Home

"...Live-style skits and play my favorite Jackson Browne and Randy Newman songs at Teen Services. I met Jewish people..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

Scanlines

Pee-wee's Christmas Special

"...Allen, Annie Potts, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn; music by Randy Newman. Laserdisc Encore Movies & Music, 8820 Burnet..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Screens Feature

Record Reviews: Texas Platters

"...Walser, Tish Hinojosa, Chris Smither, Ian Moore, Lou Reed, Randy Newman, Alejandro Escovedo, Kris McKay. Disc Two: Dog's Eye..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Music Review

Dancing About Architecture

Plastic Butthole Band

"...such luminaries as Alejandro Escovedo, Lyle Lovett, Lou Reed, Randy Newman, and Joan Osborne. The Osborne track required some..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Music Column

Scanlines

James and the Giant Peach

"...singing bugs. The bugs and their songs (penned by Randy Newman) will make the film memorable for children; Richard..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Screens Feature

So Buy Some Wristbands

"...Son Volt, Golden Smog, Geraldine Fibbers, Hamell on Trial, Randy Newman, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Radiohead, Lucinda Williams, and..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Walser Keeps the Top Hand

"...SXSW, but now you can add Son Volt and Randy Newman as confirmed showcasers at the music conference... Contrary..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Music Column

A Walk in the Woods

Robert Redford and Nick Nolte walk the Appalachian Trail in Bill Bryson's memoir

"...intended as a reunion piece for Redford and Paul Newman, who died before the project came to fruition. Nolte..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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