Nilsson Sings Newman
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Harry Nilsson's idiosyncratic genius finds fresh expression in this collection of Randy Newman compositions, a pairing that feels both unlikely and inevitable—two American originals with a gift for quirky storytelling and emotional depth. Recorded in 2013, the album finds Nilsson's distinctive voice, with its odd phrasing and unpredictable phrasing, navigating Newman's catalogue of character studies and Americana vignettes. There's a sweetness to how Nilsson interprets these songs, honoring Newman's satirical wit while bringing his own skewed tenderness to tales of small-town life and human longing. The arrangements stay relatively straightforward, letting both writers' melodic sensibility and lyrical observation shine through. This isn't a novelty reimagining but rather a respectful exchange between two artists who understood that rock and roll could accommodate strange humor, genuine pathos, and the kind of harmonic sophistication most dismissed as uncommercial.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock |
| Style | Rock and Roll |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Description | Sealed. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | RCA Victor |
| Year | 2013 |
| Country | Germany, Austria, and Switzerland |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Vine St. 2:50
A2. Love Story 3:39
A3. Yellow Man 2:16
A4. Caroline 2:05
A5. Cowboy 2:48
B1. The Beehive State 2:04
B2. I'll Be Home 2:35
B3. Living Without You 2:35
B4. Dayton, Ohio 1903 1:50
B5. So Long Dad 2:35
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