In this week’s episode, we look at how Randy Newman writes through invented characters rather than speaking in his own voice. From satire to tenderness, his songs use irony, perspective, and a distinctive piano style to help us hear truth in unexpected ways.
Here’s a link to the heartbreakingly beautiful song, Wandering Boy:
Here’s a link to Randy Newman’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert:
The Friday FIVE is a weekly five-minute podcast series from Musically Speaking that features music commentary, examples, and recommendations from Jarrod Richey.
