Randy Newman - Sail Away (Live in London)

Randy Newman - Sail Away (Live in London)
From the album Live in London (2011)
Available at www.nonesuch.co...
A BBC / Nonesuch Records co-production
Recorded live at LSO St. Luke's, London, June 22, 2008
with BBC Concert Orchestra; Robert Ziegler, conductor
Directed by Nick Wickham
Produced by Serena Cross

[@ankapleune]

When I see this I wonder how hard it is to sing while plsying, an Orchestra and choir. It all look so easy ging... ❤

[@aburrage7697]

Randy Newman sings the life of the common man. His gift of words and music allows the listener to enjoy these small pleasures

[@johnbradley2343]

This song is about slavery, fam

[@aburrage7697]

A song of false promises, of hope, Sounds like day to day life of accepted deception?

[@brianvhunt1581]

Given that no one at the time was collection the data you describe no such information exists. Clearly you are full of sh-t. You are another paranoid nincompoop not taking your meds.

[@peterzang]

This song is about the slave trade, you idiot!

[@peterzang]

All those big words. The words of an autodidact no doubt. You're a stupid man and I shall waste no more time with you, Himmler

[@annedufour4774]

👩‍🏫 This is one of Randy Newman's very Best Songs. It's an elegiac song & quite worthy of the Story that should continue on forever & ever.

[@francoisbonilla8825]

Sublime musique !!! Si j'écoutais cette chanson à la radio et que je ne connaitrais pas le nom du chanteur, je croirais absolument qu'il s'agit de Ray Charles parce que c'est tout à fait de la soul musique avec votre voix soul Merci beaucoup

[@zair1974]

francois bonilla x..jklmbgdi

[@jensnj02]

Beauty and sorrow combined with biting historical commentary. It takes an incredibly brave song writer to create a work that intentionally makes listeners so uncomfortable. I am so grateful for Randy Newman.

[@larrylinn8589]

I worked on this project with the Rand Corporation. At a small meeting once, the manager told me, “Larry, I’m tired of your sardonic wit”. I started laughing because I realized that is why I love Randy Newman.

[@agnesmakovec1018]

Sail away

[@juliewilson4847]

I think you are super gorgeous happy Saturday

[@juliewilson4847]

I took piano lessons. But, I really honestly only learned great posture from my weekly 5dollar lessons. 😇😁

[@HenriMensonge]

Ben Carson might not understand this song too well.

[@snaketooth0943]

Wait... This song's about slavery? Ouch. I just thought it was a relaxing tune. I doubt we'll be hearing this in a Toy Story movie!

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Still wonderful. Too bad so many of the lyrics don't apply now.

[@eugenewardjr.3506]

Americas Poet Laureate. Contrary to what many people think, he truly loves this country. That's why he dares to write the raw truth about our shortcomings that so badly need to be changed. By looking directly @ them as opposed to turning our attention to some trivial pastime.

[@Mikhail-Tkachenko]

It's funny how those who always talk about how much they hate America never actually leave the nation unless they're fleeing authorities after committing some sort of crime IE Roman Polanski. -Love, an immigrant from Burkina Faso

[@eberniewon]

The hauntingly painful lyrics, sympathetic strings, and deft piano playing is Newman's trademark. Arguably America's greatest composer, this song of slavery and deceit is timeless.....

[@firefighterps2]

Well said.

[@Poemsapennyeach]

It really is.

[@irenevitarelli]

No one can squeeze my heart and soul like the great Randy Newman!!!

[@Mozart1220]

I would argue that Brian Wilson holds that title, but imagine them writing together?

[@tomcampbell9645]

Can't disagree !

[@robertrstevens]

'Sail Away' is the most beautiful and poignantly tragic song ever written. Smoke gets in my eyes whenever I hear it. Vielen Dank, Meister Newman.

[@minermike61]

Yes. It is one of those sort of songs. Louisiana is the one that makes me look like I have a watery allergy. I'm not crying bro. It's hay fever so stop asking.

[@eberniewon]

Newman is a genius...My goodness...!!

[@williamiannucci2740]

Earl , 👍

[@mrhappy9999]

I always loved the string arrangements of this song. The juxtaposition of the proud ‘Americana’ style of the music to the biting lyric is what makes this song a classic. I think it’s Randy’s best work.

[@wimdonkers7448]

What an incredible observer, composer and preformer this man is. He is up there with the greats.

[@uwefischer6671]

No, he is THE great.

[@jameswold1434]

Bravest living songwriter. He's to blame for my "so-called-career".

[@karb58benefits]

Masterpiece

[@vince1638]

Guy is truly an American treasure.

[@arneemilbredland2413]

An American gem, giving all the people that wants to listen all his best. I love Randy Newman, all the way from Norway. :)

[@thomasswift3563]

a world treasure and gem

[@joankain6193]

Just want to pay my tribute to Randy Newman-- His songs-- his voice- his music always made me feel at home---thank you Randy Newman, my friend!

[@scottmills9541]

OK I get it, he's so talented. Love them strings,etc but OMG the lyrics! Wow. Omg. wow. This "listen to" just gave me a heavy mood change from where I just was. I happened upon this piece after reading a quote from Linda Ronstadt saying more or else that she would not touch this piece because she couldn't put her stamp on it. "It's perfect as is".

[@rustygoldentv4049]

Mega-fan since 1973. One of my all time favorite string arrangements

[@meeeka]

Personally, the orchestration of the first 3 songs together of side 2 of "Good Old Boys" is worthy of being next to almost any George Gershwin orchestration , in the American Music Pantheon. The songs are "Kingfish","Every Man a King" and "Louisiana", it's a wonderfully placed trio, 2songs by Newman but the middle by Huey Long.

[@billvance8529]

The tune that he picks out on piano at the start of Louisiana 1927 has always seemed kind of familiar to me , is it an old tune , do you know?

[@eugenewardjr.3506]

bill vance Baltimore

[@eugenewardjr.3506]

bill vance Sorry, my mistake. NOT Baltimore. Don't know what it is.

[@dinamelnikova2617]

Превосходный голос, до глубин пробирает

[@LetoTheThird]

his voice is woven into my soul, what a guy

[@mikematthews2750]

If ever a song showed the cynicism of slavery this was it. Only RN could get away with using ‘Wog’. In that one word and its delivery you know so much about the evil of slavery.

[@altheagraham783]

Randy Newman and Harry Nilsson- remember these guys greatness..

[@jacquismith3277]

Harry Nilsson does a version of this. I think it's on "Pussycats".

[@shadow12264]

Randy newman is awesome, first time listening

[@williamdaniels6943]

one of the greatest song writers ever!

[@samhardy2038]

Ask Bob

[@minermike61]

There are songs which are truly American by the nature of their lyrics. I think that although other peoples can enjoy his music, it takes an American to feel the pain that he writes.

[@zachduke8830]

One of the most melodic songs I've ever heard in my life.. but when you hear the lyrics how chilling

[@miketurek3074]

Saw Randy Newman in Boulder, Colorado in the early 70s. Just Randy and a piano, excellent.

[@waltermameli2026]

Spectacular artist.....Cannot think of anyone else who compares to him.....

[@CosmicThreader]

Political Science #1! awesome. Sail Away #2! Newman is amazing.

[@aleleeinnaleleeinn9110]

And there are too many people in this country who have no idea that this is supurb sarcasm. This song was a kink in every raist crotch when it first came out. Thank you Randy.

[@davehshs651]

In America you get food to eat Won't have to run through the jungle And scuff up your feet You just sing about Jesus and drink wine all day It's great to be an American Ain't no lion or tiger, ain't no mamba snake Just the sweet watermelon and the buckwheat cake Ev'rybody is as happy as a man can be Climb aboard, little wog, sail away with me Sail away, sail away We will cross the mighty ocean into Charleston Bay Sail away, sail away We will cross the mighty ocean into Charleston Bay In America every man is free To take care of his home and his family You'll be as happy as a monkey in a monkey tree You're all gonna be an American Sail away, sail away We will cross the mighty ocean into Charleston Bay Sail away, sail away We will cross the mighty ocean into Charleston Bay

[@jesusmvr1]

Malcom Gladwell’s Revisionist History brought me here

[@michaelrose122]

Two things convince me that most Americans don't get the concept of the unreliable narrator. The first is that Newman isn't considered one of the nation's most important artists. The second is that Donald J. Trump is president.

[@ps5god1733]

For once can we listen to music without have politics invloved??? God dam stfu

[@Dcraine]

@@ps5god1733 This song is about politics. This song IS politics. You want to listen to music without politics? Stay away from Randy Newman.

[@ps5god1733]

@@Dcraine this is not a politic song look up the meaning to it. Or even better ill help you. This thoughtful, austere piano ballad about the slave trade finds Newman's slaver protagonist attempting to convince his African listeners to climb aboard his ship and sail away with him to the promised land of America.

[@strangerinastrangeland3613]

@@ps5god1733 You literally said "This isn't political, it's just about slavery" like bro... do u know what the word 'political' means?

[@MichaelEdelman1954]

Try to enjoy the song and respect the songwriter without adding your self-aggrandizing comments.

[@PianistStefanBoetel]

For me as a German Randy has always been the prototype of an Eastcoast-Intellectual. Until I learned that he comes from the Westcoast. Doesn't change his ingenuity, though.

[@TD06071951]

Dass Randy Newman nicht von der Ostküste stammt, ist - finde ich - nicht zu überhören.

[@govbop]

He and his family are the current musical dynasty in Hollywood. He's 2nd generation. I also love his N'awleans style piano on some song. He and Sinatra - The Kings of Sardonic.

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

@@govbophis time in New Orleans as a child definitely influenced his musical style. Even though he wasn’t born in Louisiana we embrace him as one of our own.

[@musicklvr8ify]

Thank you Randy! Have been listening to your songs since the late 70s. I never tire of them..

[@tomcampbell9645]

He is absolutely amazing !

[@peterjohnroche8533]

Randy Newman sings the song as he felt it when composing the song ....the Harry Nilsson version in my opinion, dare I say, is better. Like Shakespeare wrote Macbeth in his way, but it took a Laurence Olivier to add that sprinkle of magic.

[@saxmusicmail]

God! I love Randy Newman's music!

[@denisecaringer4726]

Beautifully written and excruciating hard to hear. Truth hurts.

[@paulbaillargeon2149]

Whenever I listen to Randy Newman sing & perform songs, I have always mistaken him for being black!!!!!! I always thought at first Randy Newman was black!!!!!! I like him very much, he is a very great & a very excellent Singer & Piano Player, Randy Newman!!!!!!

[@rtrepsas]

Wikipedia - "Sail Away" has been widely praised by critics and Newman fans as one of his finest works. It is often cited among the best tracks on one of his best albums. Like many Newman songs, the relative simplicity and "hominess" of the music contrast powerfully with the emotional fortitude of the lyrics. Greil Marcus wrote in his 1975 book Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock 'n' Roll Music that the song is "like a vision of heaven superimposed on hell."[3] "Sail Away" has been covered by many artists in live performances, notably, Ray Charles, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Etta James, Frankie Miller, Roseanna Vitro, Bobby Doyle, Linda Ronstadt, Ann Wilson, Dave Van Ronk, Harry Nilsson, and Dave Matthews. On her first solo album, Gladys Knight covered it as part of a medley with Allen Toussaint's song "Freedom for the Stallion", which shares themes of the slave trade. Bobby Darin covered the song on his last album before he died in 1973, Motown's Bobby Darin.[4] Newman later said, "Bobby Darin could sing, but he did 'Sail Away,' and, well... I don't think he understood it. He did it like was a happy song about coming to America."[5] Upon its release as a single, Record World said that the song "is simply superb."[6] In 2011 it was listed at number 268 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.[7]

[@laurenmercadante1408]

People who don't get the message and art behind this satirical song are the ones who are intolerant of those wanting to write something like this today.

[@Staylogical]

If there's an American songwriter and musician who has a better body of work than Randy Newman,including Dylan or Springsteen,I'd like to know who it is.

[@monksally]

oleole52 I would add Leonard Cohen and Lou Reed to that list, in my opinion.

[@davanmani556]

+monksally Ella May Wiggins

[@Staylogical]

monksally Excellent additions,with the minor quibble that Cohen is Canadian,from Montreal.

[@JoeRailfan]

Ray Charles. As Randy Newman has aged both his voice and his style sound more and more like Ray's. Both of them great American singer/songwriters.

[@davanmani556]

Chuck Berry.

[@shadow12264]

Randy newman is awesome, first time listening

[@krollpeter]

A man full of love for mankind ... don't sail away from us too soon, Mr. Newman

[@ankapleune]

Sail away, I would love to. I would love to Just for 2 days❤ as I love watching the starry night with you and the sunrise of a follow-up day... Please, be kind to yourself. I do love you ❤

[@ГалинаБур-н5д]

Приятно удивлена,что у этого композитора пракрасный голос. Благодарю.Выдающийся человек.

[@papa_pt]

I am only realizing the slavery connection now. Previously I thought it was a commentary on the "American Dream" in general and all those people from around the world who come in search of it... and find something but not anything like the heaven they imagined Did slavers ever actually bother making these promises? Not like the slaves had a choice about whether to go or not

[@taylordaniel6347]

I listened to a podcast on him and governor maddox.....newman was brave and true

[@Mrbeahz1]

It is and will always be the most poignant and damning description of the U.S. slave trade.

[@DDDDdJagr]

If you don’t like Randy Newman or more accurately don’t see his genius, you should get your head checked out.

[@v-town1980]

An American God. His talent slays me.

[@jackandfriends3658]

How do you get young black men onto a slave ship? You tell 'em a story.

[@biloprice8920]

A symbolic sensation shared to all!

[@christinec5188]

Love it... Sail Away... Great song

[@earlrobicheaux2632]

Abe Lincoln, Jimmy Carter, and Randy Newman.

[@DateTwoRelate]

A master. As was his father. Live forever.

[@williamiannucci2740]

😢 Thank you fellows Thank you , see you on the otherside in PARADISE with our Jesus the CHRIST. 👍

[@darolhaynes2114]

A truly sad song. They're dream shattered, by white privilege

[@user-kr7ln8wy7n]

Danger Dans „Lauf davon“ brought me here

[@jameshadfield2658]

thank you randy, just reading the comments to you is gratifying to know that you are appreciated so much. there's none better because ya just can't improve on perfection! been with ya since that movie about given up cigarettes, try in to give up the "funny ones" now after 44 years. sorry I ever started, glad the herb is legal now, but a little sad that it's look at as a cure all. because for some ( like me) it suspends. sorta got of track. thanks for the mameries.

[@InvestingForTomorrow24]

First Newman work attempted during 1970's. Songs express lasting values.

[@fishcakeman803]

i was like wow amazing voice, but then oh my god its the iconic singer of toy story. I feel i have sinned for not realizing this sooner

[@karenequinn]

What an amazing voice

[@traines51]

Instantly recognizable.

[@Ricobaca]

some people like running through the jungle ans scuffing their feet

[@subg8858]

No doubt...there is edge of satire in that line. Running through the jungle represents actual, natural freedom

[@Lina3354]

love Randy so much

[@seanduchinsky2632]

absolutely brilliant.

[@moodswingy1973]

This song is horrifying.

[@rtrepsas]

Wikipedia - "Sail Away" is a song by Randy Newman, the title track to his 1972 album. In a 1972 review in Rolling Stone, Stephen Holden describes "Sail Away" as presenting "the American dream of a promised land as it might have been presented to black Africa in slave running days."[2]

[@benlesher1442]

Great Great Music! Great Singer! Great Composer! Wow

[@LAMB-w8h]

Leonard cohen

[@woiowoiow190]

Will sasso..

[@jewelsandbinoculars1]

‘mericka

[@johnknottenbelt2727]

A Masterpiece in every sense, even if biting & sad, if one sees through the fantasy. 😢

[@voicetube]

This and "Song for the Dead" may be my 2 favorite Randy Newman songs.

[@TraxandGrooves]

Wonderful!

[@maryroering6010]

Happy 78th Birthday today Randy, I love you🎉.💖🎊🎁🎂

[@juliewilson4847]

You are a beautiful piano player. 🎹 🤗

[@francoisbonilla8825]

Sublime Music !!! If y listen your song on the radio and y don't know the name of this singer, y think that absolutly he's Ray Charles; because it's quite soul Music with your soul voice !!! Many Thanks

[@tinadavy3990]

PERFECT... In EVERY WAY ... THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU.

[@chrisperrien7055]

I think he is a good entertainer , even though he hates me.

[@rebeccaryanthomsen6951]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@howardlovecraft750]

This guy has wrote a lot of good songs.

[@andreverhagemusic]

Darryl Hurd he sure did!

[@BenjaminThomas-i8e]

Randy.....the GOAT

[@markmclendon8621]

Randy.....the GOAT

[@AnibalMirandanibito]

soooooooooperb

[@lauralink8703]

Love this man. Laura lemm

[@Poemsapennyeach]

Love Randy.

[@SimoneSimtel88]

adorable Randy

[@thecookreporting]

👏👏👏 beautiful

[@johna7661]

Beauty.

[@mikaelflodstrom6370]

👍🏻

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chriskeranen]

Very nice.

[@thomashamstedt2200]

And Today ?

[@danielee8104]

👍

[@NovaChristiePierRanuJoeDavidDb]

Sail away