Randy Newman's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech | 2013 Induction

[@djd620]

This man is a national treasure.

[@khagyunut]

Very moving. Randy Newman is probably the single-most underrated singer/songer writer in America. A unique, honest and authentic musical and lyrical genius.

[@Dave-lr2wo]

I really cannot understand what you mean. Here he is, literally being accepted in the hall of fame for his artform. Everyone in music knows he could have been in it 2 decades ago. He has wealth and fame due to his music. He's scored for top movies and written universally acclaimed pieces across genres for 30+ years. Musicians and artists and the public universally acknowledge his genius. He has wealth, fame, respect, and acclaim. HOW does this make him UNDERRATED?!

[@wengelder9256]

@@Dave-lr2wo ask 100 random Americans who Randy Newman is and I guess less than 5 will know him. In Europe probably only 1. He gets this award from the industry but Joe public never really appreciated his work for what it really is .

[@KenanJHS]

100%

[@pietro.c]

​@@wengelder9256 you'll be glad to know that, in a little remote village in the italian countryside, there are two guys (me and a friend of mine, both musicians) that know who Randy Newman is 😆

[@wengelder9256]

@@pietro.c good , nice to know . An interesting anecdote is that 35 years ago , when Newman was in Belgium for concerts , Newman called the boss at the company my friend works . It was my friend who picked up the phone and he had a very short chat with him. Apparently a very friendly man ….

[@31415seattle]

Randy Newman is perhaps the sharpest satirist and kindest lyricist Alm at the same time. No one before or since van approximate his talent. Well done and thank you

[@williamhornabrook8081]

That's cool that Don Henley gave the speech for Randy's induction. One legendary American singer-songwriter honoring another is a lovely sight to see.

[@RevWillTheThrill1974]

God bless Randy Newman!

[@johndavies9589]

God bless Randy Newman? Well, he's an atheist, so... he'd probably appreciate the irony.

[@RevWillTheThrill1974]

@@johndavies9589 No doubt. In fact, a review of his "Very Best of" collection said it contained 100% of your Recommended Daily Allowance of Irony. 😄

[@imagine9265]

This man wasn't a part of a legendary Rock band he wrote countless songs for artists movie soundtracks and Broadway this is a legendary composer !

[@tomhatton3303]

Incredible songwriter over such a long period of time. I love so many of his songs. I didn't even know that he'd been inducted. At least the RRHOF got this one right!

[@nelsonlugo45]

My hero Rand did a great Dangerfield right there😊

[@agalgonzalez]

See who is applauding, some very intelligent people.

[@brandname6]

love that man

[@katiezee2]

Nice seeing Tom Petty and Jackson Browne in the audience... the good old days of long ago

[@l.f.1414]

The best speech ever 😂 Just making dumb jokes. He's a humble guy. Well deserved!

[@wiredranchvideo]

After “Story of a Rock n Roll Band”, surprised ELO didn’t share in his tribute! Randy was - and is - recording sharp satire and memorable music. Glad he was duly recognized!

[@TimFrith24]

On February 13, Randy Newman, along with his fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love, will perform the U.S. national anthem at Super Bowl LVI from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

[@FrettingProductions]

About time it was

[@damnyankeefl]

you are randy. you are.

[@v-town1980]

The RNR HoF is shit, but I'm glad it makes a great talent like Randy Newman happy to be accepted in.

[@thelevisullivan]

How does a genius like Randy Newman have to wait 20 years after becoming eligible to be inducted?

[@enriqueavila193]

This is a product of hard work payoff.

[@theelectricant98]

Harry Nilsson nomination when

[@freden9234]

💯

[@jackedwardkelly13]

1:46

[@krisscanlon4051]

Elvis Costello would of been a perfect inductor however Don knows him

[@Bm-uy2yn]

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[@bigkahuna3534]

hall of fame for a one hit wonder?

[@prinefan5]

It's well deserved.

[@billnondone]

Two Oscars and seven Grammy’s has been nominated for - wait for it 22 Oscars. One hit wonder?

[@katiezee2]

know what you're talking about before speaking

[@Leo-qe3gl]

Randy Newman is a genius. 🙄

[@thelevisullivan]

@@billnondoneHe’s probably talking how Randy has only had one top 40 hit (Short People). Looking at his entire career and the success he’s had, it’s still not fair to call him a one hit wonder.