1685. Randy Newman and some updates!!!

Here are the directions to my new club house if you want to come and hang. flatfiv.co/pages/lees-clubhouse. There is fun swag there too!
My PO Box is: Leland Sklar
PO Box 92316
600 Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91109-9998

[@carolmoline6490]

Also Thank you for updating info on Maureen. We all think of her. And your pups.

[@22lilac57]

Randy Newman is a national treasure ⭐️🎼

[@rayjr62]

And so is Lee.

[@22lilac57]

Agreed! ☺️🎼

[@steveeatonmusicofficial7015]

I can’t listen to Randy without tearing up! Everything he does speaks loud and truthful! That’s why I love mankind and Sail away are my faves❤️❤️

[@nisiunavoce1264]

Agree, every time I hear Rednecks it's a 2 hankie experience. ;) Love Randy.

[@davidddrums]

Especially the song Short People. Glenn Frey on backing vox.

[@caseymcbridemusic8321]

Land Of Dreams is a favorite of mine.

[@davidmarais1048]

Never have to apologize, Lee - completely understand you have a really busy schedule - thanks!

[@lavatar3562]

Today’s selection highlights how unique Randy Newman is, not just from a vocal sound standpoint but his storytelling style holds truths wrapped up in flippant sarcastic delivery. Even the music which appears simple has a few quirky turns along the way.

[@randyschiffer3265]

I was recently reading an interview (It's several months old) featuring Stephen Stills. In the interview he's asked if he considers doing another tour. He said he gets the itch then thinks about doing a 14 hour bus ride and the urge leaves him.

[@TimDocHarper]

Love Randy Newman but I've had to watch this in parts. Spent a lot of this evening with Artemus, 70+ lbs. of Standard Poodle, curled up in my lap! As a Viet Nam vet, I'm not sure who was comforting whom. 😂

[@artemisXsidecross]

I have worked with combat vets from Vietnam who have said similar things as well; thank you for writing with your perspective.

[@williamdaly1005]

I spent the evening comforting my Akita, she doesn’t like fireworks and is no fan of thunderstorms. Hang in there soldier…we thank you.

[@Mark_Brooks]

William S. Schnee is an American musician, music producer, and audio engineer. Schnee has been nominated 11 times for the Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical Grammy Award and worked on a multitude of other Grammy nominated and awarded albums. His birthday is today.

[@m1nn1s]

Thanks Mark ☮️ 🧙🏼‍♂️ Happy birthday 🎂 yesterday to Bill Schnee☮️🎶

[@ricktaylor963]

Check out Bill’s autobiography “Chairman At The Board”.

[@nisiunavoce1264]

Randy's voice and Mark's guitar are instantly recognizably and a perfect match here. Love how Mark adds just the right amount of tasty licks. Excellent production and mix. Wonder how they got hooked up.

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Thanks so much for showcasing Randy Newman today. "We love it"! Also, thanks for the Sklar family updates. Enjoy your day off. See you tomorrow.

[@jeffbangkok]

My wife picking the ukulele at 4 AM. Leland in my right ear.

[@stix2you]

Hah! I was just making that joke with one of my PPG friends yesterday. I asked him what he was doing for the 4th, he says "family coming over, cocktails by the pool, and fireworks," and I said, "remember, fireworks and alcohol don't go hand in hand," and he was like "yeah literally, if you've had enough, and you're holding a cocktail and a firework in each hand, don't accidently throw your cocktail and try to take a sip from your firework!" That would be the definition of a bad day. Oddly? I can see it actually happening here in Wisconsin (we drive snowmobiles on lakes in the summer here, no lie).

[@Tedroy]

Happy 4th from Pasadena!

[@Padoinky]

Always happy to have a LS update to look forward to. It’s nice to have such a soulful force as you, in our lives. 👍🏻🙏

[@pizzicatoprod]

Ahhhh... The joys of the Newman Family. Randy is always fun, and his cousin Thomas is just as incredible. The score to the Shawshank Redemption is on my all-time top-ten list. Funny enough, one of my fave song's from Randy's discography is the theme tune for the TV series, Monk. "It's a Jungle Out 'Dere!"

[@KittyCarlile-490]

I watch Monk every morning so I also hear that tune

[@KittyCarlile-490]

Hear the song every morning as I watch Monk then

[@annirvin6555]

Love Mark Knopler’s sound. Though he was born in Scotland, he was raised approximately five miles from here. So he is a Geordie like me.😊

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hi Ann!

[@tomcoryell]

Hey, they’re both in the North!

[@annirvin6555]

@@Mark_BrooksHiya Mark✋😊

[@annirvin6555]

@@tomcoryellTrue. Scotland just a bit more North.👍😊

[@acousticshadow4032]

"Land of Dreams" is one of my favorite albums. I like "Dixie Flyer" the best, but it's a tough call. This was a great clip, Lee. Lots of fun! 🎼🎵🎸🥁🎹🎶🎼

[@katestclair5381]

I ♥Randy Newman!

[@katestclair5381]

When you were playing his songs, I suddenly thought, oh, David Byrne likes Randy Newman. Turns out that he does!

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

👍👍 Thanks for the update on Mrs. Sklar! Glad to hear she's doing well!

[@marietaylor2900]

Always love to see you demonstrating how you are hearing and jiving with the tune!

[@kmjofpdrey]

Devoured Land Of Dreams when it was released in ‘88 during a solo cross country trip, Va to Ca. Had just been released when I bought the cassette - was my constant companion during that great time alone in my Honda Civic as 3000 beautiful miles passed by outside my window. Randy a songwriter like no one else. A complete one-off who’s written some of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@Dougie2945c]

Wishing Lee and all the fans from USA a Happy 4th July!!!

[@artemisXsidecross]

Only humans will celebrate explosions associated with war and its casualties but will find pleasure in its symbolic reenactment. Mark Knopfler and Randy Newman are a treat, ‘It's Money That Matters’ is from the album ‘Land of Dreams’ 1988. Satire is a quite an explosion. ☮

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Thank you Artemis!😊

[@randyschiffer3265]

Art.

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@kateconway-hickman5945 ☮

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@randyschiffer3265 We are trying to be as hot as Texas in the Bay Area and are aware of the hurricane that might move your way. Everything seems to be in a blender turn up and unattended. ☮

[@randyschiffer3265]

@@artemisXsidecross Considering cutting down 4 pines in my front yard. Get it before it gets you kind of thing.

[@barrywaples8150]

Evening Lee and all Greetings from Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany Cheers Barry.🏍😎🎸

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Greetings, Barry, from Alberta, Canada! 🖐✌️

[@barrywaples8150]

@@dwaynewladyka577 Hi Dwayne 👋

[@Mark_Brooks]

Ride easy, Barry!

[@barrywaples8150]

@@Mark_Brooks 🍻Mark

[@m1nn1s]

Guten Abend, mein freund... Seit nett su einander.. Barry, Bavaria 🇩🇪 🏔️🏞️⛰️🏚️🏚️🏕️🗻⛰️

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

My favorite Randy Neuman is the closing theme he did for the series "Monk". Thank You Randy! Love you man....

[@dhulbert855]

Same here. The via that made me start paying attention to Randy. It's a jungle out there, disorder and confusion everywhere...

[@steven_scattergood]

Loved hearing about Romeo and that is character and Maureen would have had a laugh. My Jack Russell sleeps through the illegal fireworks which go a little too crazy. Randy Newman has a unique voice and Mark Knofler is so distinct and that is great music. Understandably you look a little tired Lee and enjoy your day off. Keep on keeping on.👍☮️

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

😃😃. Oooh!!! Randy Newman!!!! Can't watch the video this very minute but excited for that! I swear that some year we will post a revised version of "Marie" as a homage to our beloved, possibly late, 99cent store....

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

Priceless! One of the greats you never forget; "Cleveland, city of light, city of magic... even now I can remember because the Cuyahoga River goes smokin' through my dreams. Burn on, big river, burn on...." Also "My Life is Good," a personal fave. Thanks for posting this! Hope you have a quieter 4th than we will.💥💥

[@jhardy0786]

I can’t believe he only had one number one hit I love so many of his songs

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I've always been a friend of Randy Newman going back to when he was writing for others like 3 Dog Night, but he has touched so many of us over the years with Toy Story, I Love LA and so many other songs from movies and TV.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I've seen people setting off fireworks illegally. It's not safe for anyone. These were great songs. Randy Newman is an iconic musician. Today is my (late) grandmother's birthday. I wish Maureen all the best. In addition, I hope you have a Happy 4th of July. Cheers, Leland! 🙏✌️

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hi Dwayne, say hi to Canada for me!

[@tjsmith3741]

The craftsmanship on flexible flyer is so good. And that bass line just sublime. What a gifted songwriter

[@dnasoff]

Thank you for the music…..

[@Ian-Steele]

Dixie Flyer is definitely one of my favourite Randy Newman songs. I hadn’t realised that you did the bass Lee. Wonderful. ❤

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hi Ian!

[@Ian-Steele]

@@Mark_BrooksHi there Mark.

[@shleppy]

Why am I not surprised you’re a dog lover! ❤️Greetings from Calgary.

[@jamesanthony5257]

I see LL&TLB are coming back to the KettleHouse in Bonner MT. I plan to be there. Safe travels.

[@Mark_Brooks]

7-16-24

[@Birthe-er4xc]

Sending healing & good vibes🦋🥰💕😍🤩✨️🙏

[@michael-weiss-cct]

Hi Leland, thank you for posting the music and the updates. It's great keeping up with you while you're out on the road.

[@funksfunk]

Tangle wood with JT would have been a treat.

[@Linda-wk9ue]

Thanks for the music and the updates! I’m sure you can’t wait to see Maureen again and the 3 knuckleheads!

[@user-ub6hd3nd4l]

Keep on swinging....You are so generous with your time.....Have a good day off............Ralph Onofrio

[@jessicakosoff7776]

Hi Lee. Mrs. "Eddie the k" here to thank you for your kindness and to wish your wife continued healing.

[@gwenadelstein]

Thanks for sharing Randy Newman today. Safe travels 😊

[@christopherstokes616]

I love Randy Newman and have for many years. "It's money that matters", a favorite of mine ! I could recognise Mark Knoplers playing even before I read the credits ! Thanks for the updates on Maureen and the great story about Romeo ! 👍❤️🖕🏻

[@markburnham7512]

Always great to see your updates. Relax when you can. Happy 4th.

[@ChefJamesRusk]

Thank you Leland for Randy Newman this morning☺️💕looks like we got the “all clear” here from the hurricane….It’s now over Cancun….so waiting to hear how they fared…. Stay safe on the road y’all! 🌹🪷🌹🪷🌹🪷🎶🥰🖕🖕🖕🖕👍❤️

[@carolmoline6490]

Fireworks and bullets here. Crazy. Two years ago I found a rocket that embedded in my roof. Lucky my house didn’t burn 🔥. Be safe be kind. Be well

[@billgreen2348]

I played Dixie Flyer often on my radio show. Great song, arrangement, and playing.

[@billgreen2348]

Oh, and the sublime coda was part of the interval music on the old NPR show "Car Talk" -- a train song worked well for a car show.

[@fjeinca]

Welcome to Missouri, Lee! Everybody Loves You here, I like to believe. ❤🤍💙

[@FreedomRock44]

You made us Happy sharing Daryl with us......MOSTLY because we know you and he are brothers from another mother!!!!!! So we know that makes YOU HAPPY! You can tell what a real SALT OF THE EARTH DARYL is.........He would walk right by me on the street he is so LOW KEY...no SNOOTYness.or pretentiousness about him!!!!!!! Seems so KIND!!!!! See why you guys are buds. LOVE HIS STORY...trumpet then Guitar etc.!!!! Cool!!!!!

[@dallaswright9249]

Gota pays the bills so we all under stand my man we will see ya when we see you as always peace out cincy say hay to the family

[@sethcashman1011]

Really enjoyed this. Randy and Thomas are two of my favorite “creatives” (I hate that term, but whatever) on the planet. Carlos, as well. Happy 4th, one and all. Keep your animal companions as safe and comfortable as possible. They don’t deserve this shit.

[@artemisXsidecross]

I know and greet eight or more dogs by name on my daily walks and most have to be on meds or be taken out of the neighborhood because of fireworks. The canines are telling us something about who we may be. ☮

[@Mark_Brooks]

Best of everything to you Seth!

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

Crates/kennels are highly underrated on nights like these. Sometimes affordable used ones can be found at thrift shops.

[@sethcashman1011]

@@Mark_Brooks thanks and same to you, Mark! Appreciated seeing that from someone in the group.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Love It, many thanks. . . staircases with 'MacArthur's Park'. So Sweet. 💕 ✨️

[@stix2you]

oh man, Vega has super deep pockets on Dixie Flyer... sweet!

[@elenbrandt290]

I must confess - my absolutely favorite Randy Newman album is "Harps and Angels" - which is on a regular spin cycle here. Have a safe trip Leland, and keep well. (and don't worry about the Clubhouse, we really understand....)

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hi Elen. Hope you are well and happy.

[@kennonmoen4424]

Randy Newman is certainly one of a kind! Thanks for another installment of your work with him.

[@TheDirtyyoungman1]

Can't help but love Randy. Thanks for the memories. 😊

[@annirvin6555]

Good evening Leland and everybody ✋ Happy 4th July🎉

[@barrywaples8150]

Ann🖐

[@annirvin6555]

@@barrywaples8150Hiya Barry. Have you left Epping?😊

[@barrywaples8150]

@@annirvin6555 day 25 of 27, 🏍riding, Belgium, Germany, Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Slovakia Czechia , Austria, now back in Germany. Lille, France tomorrow. Epping Sunday. 😀😎🏍

[@doloresvelez3243]

Thank you. Hope you had a great day.❤❤❤🙏

[@m1nn1s]

EVENING LELAND 🧙🏼‍♂️💖☮️🎹🎤.. We've ALL got a friend in Randy ,too !🧙🏼‍♂️🎸💖☮️🎹🎤 Healing energy ⚡ to Maureen Maureen and the boys 🐾 🐾 🐾 🧙🏼‍♂️ ☮️ 💖⚡🤗

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Evening Leland👍👍

[@lelandsklar6363]

Hey!!!

[@m1nn1s]

KJ-BB 🧙🏼‍♂️ ☮️ 🤗 Hope all's well with you and yours 💖☮️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@Funkybassplayer]

Hey lee. Happy 4th of July. I hope your pups survive it well🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Liked the poop story. 😁 3 times. The guy had his hands full ( of it )😁 My favorite song from Randy is Short People it’s on my playlist for ever. Every time I hear Randy I must think of Toy Story. He will forever be remembered for singing that theme song. Greetings sir.

[@johngruber8888]

Some how I had forgotten about Randy for quite a while. But, he is one of the best. Way up top of the pyramid of music.

[@rayvoorhies7180]

I keep hoping Lyle and the band will come to Little Rock. I saw Haggard at Robinson Music Hall, in 2015 or 14? It's a nice venue.

[@annirvin6555]

Love Randy Newman. He has a unique voice.

[@m1nn1s]

Hi Ann, ❤👋

[@annirvin6555]

@@m1nn1sHiya😊✋

[@jerrygeist1677]

Will take care of yourself and have some fun don't feel pressure never worth it what you do and how you do it if so wonderful I think all of us are glad to just take a minute and be able to say thanks to you and give yourself a minute cheers brother

[@22lilac57]

You played on Land of Dreams? How wonderful, Leland! The melody of Dixie Flyer is exquisite 💕

[@Ian-Steele]

I think you really enjoyed listening to those tracks Lee, just remember It’s Money That Matters 💵💰😂

[@KittyCarlile-490]

My cat Sammy loved watching fire works. Only animal I've known that did. He was quite a character. He also loved swimming in the pool

[@artemisXsidecross]

Exceptional 😉

[@KittyCarlile-490]

@@artemisXsidecross hi, Fireworks just started in every direction around me. Still too hot for me to be outside to watch. I always check your weather. Looks like the air might be a bit smokey. Hope you enjoy your evening

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@KittyCarlile-490 California has at this moment 3011 wild fires and the one near Sacramento, the Thompson Fire is 29% contained with 3789 acres burned with 2219 fire fighters, 13 helicopters, 242 engines, 47 dozers, 52 water tenders, and it is just the first week off July. I follow your weather too, and your heat is unrelenting. I think of you often and miss our writing and hope you are feeling better. ☮

[@KittyCarlile-490]

@@artemisXsidecross that's crazy. It's scary..Hope it never reads State Of Ca On Fire 🔥

[@KittyCarlile-490]

@@artemisXsidecross how goes it today? I read that the air is smokey there

[@douglasdegraff8335]

A cast of Masters! Thank you Leland. Doug up in Green Bay, WI

[@enidsnarb]

Sure love the flow on this one ! Laid back but super energetic at the same time !Happy 4th! Thank You As Always!

[@donnathan745]

Happy Independence Day Leland!

[@michellefuerst1039]

Thank you so much for the update about Maureen and pups! Happy 4th of July! Great music as always! ❤🇨🇦✌️

[@BOOMNERD51]

Wonderful, Lee! Love Randy Newman so cool to hear you and Mark Knopfler and you with him and so many great musicians. Happy 4th to you, Maureen and the pups!❤

[@buzzsmith8146]

Thanks, Leland. Safe travels!

[@barbiemckofka8700]

Don't worry about us, we are fine 😊 take care❤️🤍💙 I'm going out to water everything, it's 87 at 10pm Our doggies are in the house fans and TVs on. Lots of water to drink🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🩷💙 Take care Be safe ❤️🤍💙

[@bradedwards9384]

Welcome to the lake, Lee! I live maybe 5-6 minutes from your venue tonight and I would be there, but I will be playing tonight, as well! Love your channel, love your book, love the stories...Safe travels and all the best to Maureen and the "Boyz"!

[@emschiller4479]

Happy 4th! Thank you, as always, for having such an eclectic array of music! Be safe out on the road! Hopefully you will be playing in New Orleans again this summer!

[@johnnyz.fradley2306]

I just moved to Lebanon MO from Osage Beach. Sorry I can't make it to the concert.

[@larrypaul8688]

Land of Dreams, one of my all-time favorite CD's.

[@davidotness6199]

"Dixie Flyer" Haunting as ever. . .

[@donlarson940]

Thank you for sharing ! Best wishes

[@davidraatz7853]

One of my favorite albums ever!

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Wonderful, thank you! 😊

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hi Kate!

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

@@Mark_Brooks Top of the Evening to You, Mark! 🌸

[@artemisXsidecross]

Hello kate 👍

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

@@artemisXsidecross Top of the Evening to You, Artemis! 💐

[@suecorrigan]

Happy 4th, Lee!! 🥰😂🇺🇸⛵️☀️😎🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎆 Cape Cod is PACKED!!! Beaches are full everywhere, it's nuts!!! No worries about Clubhouse. We know you're busy out there! ❤ Love you so much! 🥰❤ Awe, missing Romeo & the boys. Domino says hi! 💭🐶💙🩵💙🩵 Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts, but they buy them in New Hampshire and bring them back here. 🙄🎆😅

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

I missed that angle when you mentioned NH before. Had to have a word with a kid yesterday who said he "bought it in the state.". If they don't have the required seal of approval here, that doesn't matter (of course they buy the illegal stuff off of somebody who brought it into the state).

[@m1nn1s]

Susan Corrigan 🇮🇪 ☮️... 'You got a friend in me' 💖.... 🎹 🎸 🎶, love to Mama Carol and Elyse., (Great craic with Domino 🐾 🐾 🐶 🐕) ⚓.. 🛥 ⛵ 🌊 🧙🏼‍♂️ Andy 💖

[@charmainerohde8575]

Really enjoy your stories. Thank you for sharing them.

[@rickpuigmusic]

One of my favourite concerts was Randy Newman solo in Chicago.

[@saxMD2008]

There really is no place like Louisiana, for the good or the bad. I'm glad I'm only an hour away from New Orleans. L'es bontemps rouler, cher!

[@Mark_Brooks]

Much of August has not been settled on the tour dates. I hope they come back to Richmond, VA.

[@simonagree4070]

I can't tell you how good this makes me feel.

[@MikeKobb]

Wow! I always loved that bit of Dixie Flyer that they used on Car Talk. Never realized that was Randy Newman, and didn't know it was you. No wonder I liked it. 🙂

[@toneman501]

Happy 4 th of July my Antipodean friend... You stay cool ,...and I'll stay warm...

[@kenbailey1030]

Love ya, Lee. Safe travels to you and the band. As for Romeo, sometimes shit happens.

[@lelandsklar6363]

👍🏼

[@TheGigmiester101]

Happy 4th of July Lee…stay safe and happy travels with Lyle and the gang 👍👍😁

[@user-yq5od9uj3f]

Daryl, wow. I know you've played with the best but It must have been incredible to play with him. His work with Ponty and Zappa is some of my all time favorite lead work. New Country and Gardens of Babylon off of Imaginary Voyage are great cuts. It's like listening to Segovia play Rock. Red Rocks, my old hunting grounds. You've probably done this before but in case you haven't, get your butt out of bed at 6 am (rush hour in Denver is 7 to 8 am) or so and take a few of your comrades with you, without any Instruments, and go over there and get on the stage when the place is empty and sing acapella. It's an amazing experience. Your voices will bounce off the Rocks and come back at you. Fantastic acoustics the 2nd best I ever experienced.

[@whodder06]

Happy 4th of July everyone!!🎉

[@BasicDrumming]

I appreciate you and thank you for making content.

[@m1nn1s]

Alan 🥁

[@BasicDrumming]

@@m1nn1s Hello newly what booty annuity

[@stephenspencer4672]

Wishing you and everybody a Happy 😊 4th of July in Missouri. Happy ❤️ 248th Birthday U.S.A. Be careful with the fireworks. Best leave that to the professionals. Best wishes to you Maureen and the boys in Pasedena.❤

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thanks so much Lee 👋🏻

[@jimprice260]

Hi Lee. Happy 4th !