Randy Newman -- Anthology: Piano/Vocal

will said Not your typical pop song anthology. Most books like these have a fairly good selection of the top hits of a particular artist, but the arrangements would be incredibly lacking, including the left hand piano, a right hand piano line that only doubles the vocal line, and the vocal line. This product, however, is exceptional. The arrangements by . Amicus Curia said If you like edgy satire and irony over sappy predictable lyrics/melodies. Randy's stuff is musically interesting, innovative, and unique. His noir take on life isn't always unmitigated. If you like edgy satire and irony over sappy predictable lyrics/melodies, this is the guy for you. The book is well constructed and the music is authentic.. "If you love Randy Newman." according to A. Diaz. Then this book is a must-have! Not only is it full of otherwise impossible-to-find songs (I spent nearly ten years looking for "Gainesville" after losing my copy), it includes an invaluable introduction by Michael Roth, probably the world's greatest expert on Newman. Roth's advice on just how to approach New

Thirty great songs from this brilliant artist, including hits from such movies as Toy Story and Parenthood. Titles include: Burn On * I Love L.A. * Mama Told Me Not to Come * Short People * Sail Away * You Can Leave Your Hat On * Bleeding All Over the Place * I Love to See You Smile * It's Money That I Love * Miami and more.