Video from 2metersessions
Randy Newman Performs 'Birmingham', 'Guilty, 'My Country' and more live on 2 Meter Sessions (2000)
"Randy Newman, born in 1943, is a distinctive singer-songwriter and composer renowned for his satirical wit and cinematic melodies. Emerging in the early '70s, his music blended New Orleans R&B and traditional pop, creating vivid character-driven narratives of misfits and con men. Hits like “Short People” and “I Love L.A.” showcased his biting humor. While his solo albums, including Sail Away (1972) and Good Old Boys (1974), earned critical acclaim, Newman achieved widespread success as a film composer. His scores for Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and The Princess and the Frog earned multiple Oscars and Grammys. With works like Dark Matter (2017), Newman remains a master of sharp storytelling and rich musicality. Randy Newman performed on January 16, 2000 on Dutch television show 2 Meter Sessions and performed the following songs: 00:00 'Guilty' 02:38 'I Miss You' 06:29 'The Great Nations of Europe' 09:48 'Birmingham' 12:08 'The World Isn't Fair' 15:05 'My Country' " from the video introduction
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