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- Date Released: February 8, 2000
- Genre: Rock/Pop
- Style: Rock
- Label: Buddha Records
- Copyright: (P) 2000 Buddha Records
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We Say...
This is a gorgeous album, a testament to Nilsson doing not what might be commercial, but what might be different — and fun. Having written all the songs for Harry, except the last track, a tune by Randy Newman ("Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear"), and for The Point!, Nilsson decided to do an entire album of another composer’s tunes. He picked Newman, and the result was a masterpiece, combining Newman’s dry, sardonic, yet deeply romantic views of life with Nilsson’s sweet voice and orchestral vocal harmonies — all done by Nilsson himself. Newman handled piano chores and joined critics in raving about the album. "He was such a great singer," Newman wrote, "…and he could do so many things as a vocalist that I couldn’t do (like hold a note)…I have never received a greater compliment than having him do this album." It remains a gift to all music lovers.
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They Say...
Named Stereo Review's album of the year (and, really, can you ask for a better endorsement than that?) upon its release and generally regarded as the album that introduced Randy Newman the songwriter to a wide audience, Nilsson Sings Newman has gained a reputation of being an minor masterwork. This, in a way, is misguiding, since this isn't an obvious record, where the songs are delivered simply and directly. It's deliberately an album of subtle pleasures, crafted, as the liner notes state, line by line in the studio. As such, the preponderance of quiet piano-and-voice tracks (featuring Newman himself on piano, Nilsson on vocals) means the record can slip away upon the first few listens, especially for anyone expecting an undeniable masterpiece. Yet, a masterpiece is what this is, albeit a subtle, graceful masterpiece where the pleasure is in the grace notes, small gestures, and in-jokes. Not to say that this is devoid of emotion; it's just that the emotion is subdued, whether it's on a straightforward love song ("Caroline") or a tongue-in-cheek tale like "Love Story." For an album that introduced a songwriter as idiosyncratic as Newman, it's only appropriate that Nilsson's interpretations are every bit as original as the songs. His clear intonation and sweet, high voice are more palatable than Randy's slurred, bluesy growl, but the wild thing is, these versions demand that the listeners surrender to Nilsson's own terms. He's created gentle, intricate arrangements of tuneful yet clever songs, and as such, the album may be as much an acquired taste as Newman. Once you've acquired that taste, this is as sweet as honey. [This edition of Nilsson Sings Newman includes five previously unreleased bonus tracks.]
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Vine Street |
2:51 |
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| 02. | |
Love Story (You And Me) |
3:40 |
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| 03. | |
Yellow Man |
2:18 |
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Caroline |
2:06 |
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| 05. | |
Cowboy |
2:53 |
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| 06. | |
The Beehive State |
2:05 |
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| 07. | |
I'll Be Home |
2:36 |
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| 08. | |
Living Without You |
2:35 |
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| 09. | |
Dayton Ohio 1903 |
1:51 |
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| 10. | |
So Long Dad |
2:32 |
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Snow |
2:26 |
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| 12. | |
Love Story (You And Me) |
3:22 |
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Cowboy |
2:20 |
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I'll Be Home |
2:40 |
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Living Without You |
2:39 |
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15 Total Tracks, 38:54 Total Length
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Credits
- Randy Newman - Piano // Randy Newman - Liner Notes // Randy Newman - Project Assistant // Randy Newman - Photo Courtesy // Harry Nilsson - Vocals // Harry Nilsson - Main Performer // Harry Nilsson - Liner Notes // Stephen Barncard - Model // Elliott Federman - Mastering // Dennis Ferrante - Mixing // Grover Helsley - Engineer // Allen Zentz - Model // Jon Broven - Project Assistant // Michael Leary - Model // Diane Nilsson - Project Assistant // Bill Stafford - Project Coordinator // Dean Torrence - Liner Notes // Dean Torrence - Design // Dean Torrence - Project Assistant // Dean Torrence - Photo Courtesy // Dana Renert - Project Coordinator // Rob Santos - Producer // Rob Santos - Reissue Producer // Paul Brizzi - Restoration // Bruce Pollock - Project Coordinator // Alan Warner - Project Assistant // Ed Osborne - Project Coordinator // Mike Panico - Archivist // Dean Romanelli - Project Coordinator // Arlessa Barnes - Project Coordinator // Andrea T. Sheridan - Project Assistant // Mandana Eidgah - Product Manager // Jeremy Holiday - Production Coordination // Tom Tierney - Editorial Assistant // Joanne Feltman - Archivist // Glenn Korman - Producer // Glenn Korman - Product Manager // Lisa Butler - Project Coordinator // Glenn Delgado - Project Coordinator // Christina DeSimone - Project Coordinator // Felicia Gearhart - Project Coordinator // Laura Gregory - Project Coordinator // Robin Manning - Project Coordinator // Larry Parra - Project Coordinator // Steve Strauss - Project Coordinator // Robin Diamond - Project Coordinator // Cathy Kerr - Project Assistant // Brooke Nochomson - Project Coordinator // Michael O. Drexler - Digital Transfers
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