A musical epic where cynical perspectives intersect with the American dream
A profound album in which Randy Newman portrays his roots with his own unique irony and affection.
The lavish orchestration and his distinctive piano playing create an exquisite contrast. While containing sharp social satire, the beauty of the melodies is first-rate, making this a masterpiece that appeals to the intellect, leaving a deep aftertaste and encouraging reconsideration after listening.
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12 TRACKS:
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1)
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Dixie Flyer
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2)
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New Orleans Wins The War
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3)
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Four Eyes
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4)
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Falling In Love
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5)
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Something Special
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6)
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Bad News From Home
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7)
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Roll With The Punches
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8)
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Masterman And Baby J
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9)
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Red Bandana
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10)
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Follow The Flag
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11)
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It's Money That Matters
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12)
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I Want You To Hurt Like I Do
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Backing Vocals - Jeff Lynne (4, 11)
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Producer, Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Arranged By [Rhythm, Vocal] - Jeff Lynne (4)
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Producer - Tommy Lipuma (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Engineer - Elliott Shiner
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Backing Vocals - Frank Wolf (11)
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Engineer - Frank Wolf
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Mixed By - Frank Wolf (1, 2, 6 to 8, 10, 11)
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Arranged By - Randy Newman (1 to 3, 5 to 12)
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Arranged By [Horns] - Randy Newman (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Backing Vocals - Randy Newman (4, 11)
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Keyboards, Arranged By [Rhythm] - Randy Newman (4)
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Piano, Vocals, Lyrics By, Music By - Randy Newman
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Guitar - Mike Campbell (4)
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Choir - Eric Scott (3, 12)
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Synthesizer [Additional] - David Paich (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Engineer - Jack Puig
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Bass - Nathan East (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Backing Vocals - Mark Knopfler (11)
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Producer, Guitar, Arranged By - Mark Knopfler (1, 2, 6 to 8, 10, 11)
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Producer, Synthesizer, Keyboards [Additional], Arranged By - James Newton Howard (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute - Daniel Higgins
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Percussion - Lenny Castro (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Engineer - Neil Dorfsman
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Mixed By - Neil Dorfsman (3 to 5, 9, 12)
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Guitar - Dean Parks (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Guitar - Michael Landau (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Bass - Leland Sklar (6 to 8, 10)
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Synthesizer [Synclavier], Arranged By - Guy Fletcher (1, 2, 6 to 8, 10, 11)
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Bass - Neil Stubenhaus (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Arranged By [Horns] - Jerry Hey (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Engineer - Mark Linett
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Backing Vocals - Tom Petty (4, 11)
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Guitar - Tom Petty (4)
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Management - Peter Asher
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Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
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Guitar - Steve Lukather (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Synthesizer [Additional] - Michael Boddicker (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Drums - Phil Jones (3) (4)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Joe Schiff
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Drums - Carlos Vega (6 to 8, 10)
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Drums - John Robinson (2) (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Saxophone - Marc Russo (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Guitar - Buzz Feiten
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Synthesizer [Additional] - Larry Fast (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Drums - Jeff Porcaro (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Choir - Michael Nelson (3, 12)
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Synthesizer [Synclavier] - Kevin Maloney (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Mike Kloster
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Engineer - Bob Schaper
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Engineer [Assistant] - Steve Holroyd
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Engineer [Assistant] - Michael Mason
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Engineer [Assistant] - Stacy Baird
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Trombone [Alto, Tenor, Bass] - William Reichenbach
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Engineer [Assistant] - Wade Jaynes
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Engineer [Assistant] - Bart Stevens
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Backing Vocals - Kevin Mahoney (11)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Steven Dewey
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Engineer [Assistant] - Stephen Shelton (2)
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Chorus Master [Choir Leader] - Jeannine Wagner (3, 12)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Laura Livingston
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Engineer [Assistant] - Karl Gruenewald
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Backing Vocals - Jesse Kanner (11)
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Choir - Michael Goldberg (3, 12)
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Backing Vocals - Nicole Jones (11)
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Synthesizer [Synclavier] - Robbie Weaver (3, 5, 9, 12)
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Coordinator [Production], Contractor - Shari Sutcliffe
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Choir - Jed Whedon (3, 12)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Darryl Dobson
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Choir - Shinichiro Ohyama (3, 12)
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Choir - Shahin Chandrasoma (3, 12)
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Backing Vocals - Adrienne Howell (11)
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Backing Vocals - Deborah Neal (11)
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Choir - Gregory Starbird (3, 12)
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Backing Vocals - Karen Verkoelen (11)
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Backing Vocals - Twila Rice (11)
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Backing Vocals - Bob Hilburn, Jr. (11)
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Choir - Carol Keiser (3, 12)
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Backing Vocals - Jeannie Novak (11)
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Choir - David Kater (3, 12)
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Choir - Joseph Nalevansky (3, 12)
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Backing Vocals - Dana Drum (11)
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Choir - Cameron Murphy (3, 12)
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Design, Art Direction - Kosh
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Engineer [Assistant] - Sharon Rice (2)
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Photography By - Adele Newman
