001.1994.032

Sat Apr 30 1994

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00:01 Allison Miner makes some announcements. She introduces Randy Newman. 02:05 Miner opens the interview discussing the morning paper’s article about Newman; and his family roots in New Orleans and visits to the city. 07:36 Discussion about Newman’s music background and is musical relatives in the motion picture music business. 09:20 Newman speaks about his musical influences (Ray Charles, Sticks and Stones, Fats Domino) and the importance of New Orleans music. 11:05 Miner asks him the difference between writing a song and a film soundtrack and Newman discusses the process. 13:00 Demonstration – “The girl in my life part 1” 15:30 They talk about the big hits (“Mama Told Me Not To Come” or “Burn On”) and his collaboration with Judy Collins or Three Dog Night. 17:20 Miner mentions his participation in the production of the musical “Faust”. 19:00 Newman talks about his Jewish background and how it is reflected in his music. 22:20 Demonstration – “Louisiana 1927” 25:40 Demonstration – “Dixies Flyer” 29:35 They discuss about the controversy of some of his songs as “Rednecks” or “Short People”. 33:50 Miner announces his other appearance on Stage 1; also a mention of his soundtrack for the movie “The Paper”. 35:00 Audience questions are asked and difficult to understand. 40:00 Demonstration – “Marie”

Randy Newman Interview.

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive