I’ve been a fan of Randy Newman’s music for decades. Newman has focused more on writing soundtracks in the last decade. But listening to these great songs reminds me that Randy Newman is a gifted song-writer. This London concert took place in 2008. Newman is backed up by the BBC Concert Orchestra. The sound is pristine! If you’re a Randy Newman fan, you’ll love this. I’ve included a video of Norah Jones singing one of my favorite Randy Newman songs below. GRADE: A
Disc 1
1 The Great Nations of Europe
2 Marie
3 It’s Money That I Love
4 Mama Told Me Not To Come
5 Rollin’
6 Losing You
7 Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear
8 Short People
9 God’s Song (That’s Why I Love Mankind)
10 The World Isn’t Fair
11 Louisiana 1927
12 You Can Leave Your Hat On
13 I’m Dead (But I Don’t Know It)
14 Real Emotional Girl
15 I Miss You
16 Laugh and Be Happy
17 Political Science
18 Love Story (You and Me)
19 Feels like Home
20 A Few Words in Defense of Our Country
21 Sail Away
22 I Think It’s Going To Rain Today

Disc 2
1 The Great Nations of Europe DVD
2 Marie DVD
3 It’s Money That I Love DVD
4 Mama Told Me Not To Come DVD
5 Rollin’ DVD
6 Losing You DVD
7 Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear DVD
8 Short People DVD
9 God’s Song (That’s Why I Love Mankind) DVD
10 The World Isn’t Fair DVD
11 Louisiana 1927 DVD
12 You Can Leave Your Hat On DVD
13 I’m Dead (But I Don’t Know It) DVD
14 Real Emotional Girl DVD
15 I Miss You DVD
16 Laugh and Be Happy DVD
17 Political Science DVD
18 Love Story (You and Me) DVD
19 Feels like Home DVD
20 A Few Words in Defense of Our Country DVD
21 Sail Away DVD
22 I Think It’s Going To Rain Today DVD
23 BBC Interview DVD