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Monday Morning Video – Randy Newman

Monday, December 02, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

It’s been a while since we paid tribute to one of America’s greatest songwriters. Let’s remedy that. Here’s Randy Newman from his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony performing “I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today.” And just for fun, two bonus videos featuring Newman alongside Bonnie Raitt (“Feels Like Home”) and Mark Knopfler […]

Filed Under: Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Randy Newman

Monday Morning Video – Randy Newman and Friends

Monday, August 16, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

Randy Newman is an American treasure. Whether cynical or sentimental, his songs brilliantly capture the characters and moments that inhabit them. Here’s Newman, accompanied by Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, and an all-star band performing his classic anthem “I Love L.A”. I wish they alternated the verses that Jackson Browne and John Fogerty sang […]

Filed Under: Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, Randy Newman, Tom Petty

Monday Morning Video – Randy Newman “Louisiana 1927”

Monday, September 07, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

Fifteen years ago this week I published my first Twangville post.  From then until now, the experience has been an absolute joy. I’m privileged to have developed so many tremendous friendships along the way, from the Twangville posse to the countless PR and industry professionals to, of course, the talented artists who continue to inspire […]

Filed Under: Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Randy Newman

Monday Morning Video – Ariana Gillis Covers Randy Newman

Monday, October 07, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Back in 1970, Harry Nilsson helped introduce the world to Randy Newman by recording an entire album of Newman compositions, the appropriately titled Nilsson Sings Newman. In the nearly 50 years that have followed, Newman has become one of our greatest songwriters. Set aside the film scores that have garnered him 20 Academy Award nominations, […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Videos Tagged With: Ariana Gillis, Randy Newman

Monday Morning Video – Randy Newman & Friends

Monday, August 24, 2015 By Mayer Danzig

Randy Newman is one of my favorite songwriters, as adept at breaking your heart with a meditation on loss as he is at riling you up with satirical commentary on the state of politics and society. Of course there’s also his impressive array of movie soundtracks, from “Toy Story” to “the Natural.” Here he is […]

Filed Under: Pop, Videos Tagged With: Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, Randy Newman, Tom Petty

Best Songs of 2008, Mayer’s Picks

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

It would be easy to mine my top album list for the best songs of the year. But why take the easy road? Here then are the top songs that aren’t represented on the top album list. The World Should Revolve Around Me, Little Jackie (from the S-Curve release The Stoop) This song is an […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Features, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Austin, Australia, Boston, Break and Repair Method, Brooklyn, Chicago, Dirty Truckers, Dublin, Duffy, Ireland, Jabe, James McMurtry, Japan, Javier Escovedo, Joe Pug, Kaiser Cartel, LA, Little Jackie, London, Love Psychedelico, Missy Higgins, Nada Surf, Nashville, New York, Paddy Casey, Randy Newman, Tift Merritt, Todd Herfindal, Willie Nile

Mayer’s Playlist for Aug/Sept 2008, Video Companion Part 2

Thursday, September 18, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

How do you spell pop music? I spell it “Jim Boggia.” This video companion features a few from the pop maestro. Keep going to find live performances from Willie Nile, Chris Knight, Air Traffic, the Avett Brothers and a classic from Todd Snider. Finally we’ve got a special interview and performance video from Randy Newman.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Roots, Videos Tagged With: Air Traffic, Avett Brothers, Chris Knight, Jim Boggia, Kentucky, LA, Nashville, New York, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Randy Newman, Todd Snider, UK, Willie Nile

Mayer’s Playlist for Aug/Sept 2008, Part 2

Monday, September 15, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Misadventures in Stereo, by Jim Boggia Jim Boggia is a pop classicist extraordinaire. He takes simple and sublime melodies and packages them in intricate yet accessible arrangements. It is a skill to admire and a treat to enjoy. Take “To and Fro,” a rollicking ode to complicated relationships in which Boggia […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock Tagged With: Air Traffic, Allston, Avett Brothers, Boston, Broken River Prophet, Canada, Chris Knight, Jim Boggia, Kentucky, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Randy Newman, The Pursuit of Happiness, Todd Snider, UK, Willie Nile

Conor Oberst + More, Releases 8/5

Monday, August 04, 2008 By Tom Osborne

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band at work and at play while making the new record! CONOR OBERST, self-titled (Merge) Official Site | MySpace | Samples (Amazon) Assembling a group of musician friends known unofficially as The Mystic Valley Band (Nate Walcott, Jason Boesel, Macey Taylor, Nik Freitas, and Taylor Hollingsworth), Conor Oberst spends […]

Filed Under: Alternative, News, Videos Tagged With: Carrie Rodriguez, Conor Oberst, mark gaignard, Randy Newman

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