Digitally remastered by Elliott Federman (SAJE Sound, New York, New York).
Released in 1970, the same year as Randy Newman's acclaimed second album (12 SONGS), this outing finds Harry Nilsson applying his famed multi-octave vocal range to Newman's witty, finely crafted compositions. (Nilsson, a wonderful songwriter in his own right, had hinted at this collaboration with the inclusion of one Newman song on his previous record, HARRY.) While many of the tunes here would be performed by the more gruff-voiced Newman himself during the course of his first few albums, Nilsson's dynamic, nuanced singing portrays these highly melodic narratives in a much more delicate light.
The two are perfectly suited for one another: with Newman accompanying Nilsson on piano, the singer offers an achingly sweet and funny take on "Love Story," saunters playfully through "Yellow Man," and belts out "The Beehive State" as a barroom ditty. Both artists would, of course, go on to greater recognition, but this charming collection stands as a fascinating snapshot of two quirky creative minds working together to wonderful effect.
Personnel includes Nilsson (vocals); Randy Newman (piano).
Recorded at RCA's Music Center Of The World, Hollywood, California. Originally released on RCA (4289). Includes liner notes by Randy Newman, Curtis Armstrong, and Dean Torrence.
Reissue producers: Rob Santos, Glenn Korman, Curtis Armstrong.
Tributee: Randy Newman.Q (9/00, p.127) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...His undisputed eclectic classic..." NME (Magazine) (9/23/00, p.35) - 8 out of 10 - "...He sang the bittersweet songs of his unknown friend Randy Newman...a fine release..."
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)
Remaster sounds awesome! One of my favorite albums ever. Nilsson singing Randy Newman songs w/ Newman accompanying him on piano. Enough said. This remaster is also a huge improvement sound-wise. Submitted by danverbin (Stockholm, Sweden) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
foundit I have the lp not i have the cd great Submitted by Darel-bim19bsiglr (idaho falls) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
Newman's Boswell This is the definative interpretation of Randy Newman. An interesting sidelight is Newman's Cowboy and Nilsson's I Guess The Lord must be in New York City were both considered for the theme for Midnight Cowboy before Everybodys Talking was chosen. Hip lyrics of an iconoclast sung by a choir boy. Submitted by a reviewer (Odessa Missouri) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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