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Soundtracks, Satire And A Sense Of Place: A Conversation With Randy Newman

After spending several decades writing beloved children's scores, Newman is back with the acerbic Dark Matter. Hear a conversation with Steve Inskeep, plus a performance of some original songs.
Randy Newman stopped by NPR for a performance and interview with Steve Inskeep.

For the last few decades, Randy Newman has perhaps been best known for composing beloved children's film scores. He even won an Oscar for But his solo albums are unmistakable; take, for example, his, is a return to acerbic, venomous form.

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