Superb and I agree with every word. I'm a Brit so we've been through it. Just want to give a big shout out to all the good folks over the pond. A lot of people over this side of the pond appreciate you. Don't be fooled by all the hate. We still love you. We really do.

Like fine wine, this song gets better with age.

I think I'm in love with Randy Newman!

@VendErre

4 жыл бұрын

I THINK WE ALL ARE. LOL

Much love to you Randy Newman from Lafayette Louisiana. They're still trying to wash us away.

There's a documentary titled "Thank You Eddie Hart" about a Belgian family who signed on to take care of Private Hart's grave in one of those massive cemeteries along the Normandy coast as a Thank You to him for giving his life for their freedom. The grave is always kept neat, so they clean the headstone and put flowers there on appropriate dates throughout the year. They're still doing it today. Let's remember that some governments do not resemble their people at all. Eddie Hart died at a time when the US was filled with good people who pulled together - every one of them - to defeat not one but two despots as the head of their governments. I don't think the US of today could do that. We are losing our ability to work together so solve even the simplest of problems. I think Mr. Newman is aware of that.

He's just so brilliant ... He brings a tear to my eyes, or a lump to my throat every time.

He is without a doubt one of the top song writers of my 6.5 decades and counting.

As is my tradition every election day, I listened to Political Science, playing the video off of KZread. This song was in the "Up next" side bar. I hadn't heard it before. It's brilliant (and I may have fallen out of my chair at 3:10). Thank you, Mr. Newman.

@philgiglio7922

4 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@CliveNDerek

4 жыл бұрын

I sing Political Science using my Melania impersonation now. Works really well.

@jeffhendrix2166

6 ай бұрын

For me it was the 3:13 mark. Especially after all his even darker secrets came out.

Thank you, Randy Newman. You've been a voice of reason in my life since before Nilsson Sings Newman. I don't know how many truths you've sang that made me cry. Sing on my brother. We need reason and logic more than ever before. Sing on my brother. Truth is what people need to hear... Maybe some of them wake up. And as you said, the empire doth crumble... thank you, sir...

Could not have said it better myself ! But then I've Loved everything you have ever done or will do ! Your amazing Rock On Randy ......

Ahhh, Randy Newman. You're the best.

@mjsimons9757

6 жыл бұрын

They all hate us anyhow So let's drop the big one now Let's drop the big one now

I love this intimate performance of one of my favorite songs from Harps & Angels, which is tied with Good Old Boys as my favorite Randy Newman album. Love the production on Harps & Angels, which is maybe the best produced translation of Randy's music on record, at least to my ears. I often find I prefer the solo piano performances because they bring the nuances of the songwriting out best, but Harps changed my thinking on that. I'm a musical dope so can't really explain what it is technically, something to do with the selection of instruments and the size of the band/ orchestra, a reworking of older songs with the same musicians and crew would be interesting. It's more dramatic and filmic, no doubt a result of years doing scores, because Randy's songs are all mini plays; speaking of which, "Davey the Fat Boy" needs to be an operetta or symphony or something. It kind of already is one, with at least three distinct movements. Would be great if Randy could do more of these videos.

Bravo, Mr. Newman. A visionary, too, huh? This is 10 years old. Could anyone have imagined THEN what we have NOW? Thank you, sir, for your poetry and keen observations. The world needs about a million more Mr. Newmans to share the truth about the mess certain morons are creating for us.

@CliveNDerek

4 жыл бұрын

Can something be accidentally prescient? Because it fits now even better than during 43's administration. Boy, does it ever.

@CliveNDerek

4 жыл бұрын

@Free2 Rhyme OMG you think Short People is a song making fun of short people. Life with zero understanding of anything but face value must be a shallow and very strange existence.

@youmothershouldknow4905

2 жыл бұрын

This along with a video of Chris Hedges prophetic lament about the end of American empire completes the picture

@xvb1234

2 жыл бұрын

Well now we have every college and professional sports arena chanting Fuck Joe Biden. You wanted Trump out? You got it. And surprise? The country is fucked. Democrats fuck up everything. EVERYTIME.

@youmothershouldknow4905

2 жыл бұрын

@@xvb1234 Hedges, for one, would say that Biden is as bad as Trump, just lacking the rudeness. Seriously, all of em are bums.

"Pluto's not a planet anymore, either." SAVAGE

Randy, You sir are simply incredible. Thank you sincerely for everything!

What a fine and great man you are Randy. I thank the powers that be for giving you such wisdom. And yes I do hurt like you do.

I never really liked your style of music too much before but now that i am all grown up and i heard this tune i have to say I really love you Randy.

Marvellous! such an erudite man and a wonderful musician. I love Randy Newman.

Would love to hear your thoughts in these days, Sir. A lifetime fan. Short People, "Red"fill in the rest, Faust. Great art. I play "You Can't Keep a Good Man Down" for my son a wrongly convicted felon when he's feeling low. We can't do anything for his situation but support and love him. Falsely shunned by society sucks. We love and respect you Mr. Newman.

Hey Randy, I think it’s about time to make the next version of this song 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Randy your the tops. Come back soon we love you in Europe.

You’re a national treasure Randy and I forgive you for canceling your show at The Main Point some 50 years ago.

Wow. This applies more than ever.

Keep pumping them out randy I'm listening.

I have purchased everything you ever released and always look forward to new stuff. Thanks for uploading the video!

Couldn't be more true now...

I think this is the best version of this song.

Love your songs, always have always will!!

Thanks Randy.

Brilliant. Randy is still on top of his game.

Powerful song. Thank you, Mr. Newman.

Been your fan for 62years

last words of pete seeger..." i have no hope.....but i could be wrong"

God this is like so groundbreaking. Omggggg love you Randyy

This is Gold!

Randy --- We need you badly right now! Please help us!

Goddamn, Newman saw it coming 10 years ago. It's been a good ride, fellas but our sun is going down.

Randy Newman, you're a badass. :)

We had a good run there for eight years - rebuilt some dignity and global respect - but now this song is just as appropriate and needed as it was back in 2007. Thanks, Randy!

@clemsonbloke

6 жыл бұрын

Respect? Lay off the dope! Nobody liked us during that time and we had the worst relations. We had a leader who bowed to leaders of other nations, an effective Eunuch.

@notablegoat

6 жыл бұрын

If anything, it's more relevant. Also, Clemsonbloke is a dumbass.

@dlent1

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think we had any respect whatsoever in those 8 years. North Korea was illegally launching missiles every 2 weeks. Last I saw, North Korea hasn't launched a missile in over a year and a half. In addition, Europe and Asia were screwing us on trade during those 8 years and have now come to the negotiating table. In addition, Mexico and Canada were screwing us on trade during those 8 years and now have agreed to a fair free trade agreement.

@Col316Sing

5 ай бұрын

So @Jingle3 since some years have passed, (5years since you commented above) and you have more experience ... Do you see things any differently now than you did then?

@jingle3

5 ай бұрын

@@Col316SingWe've recovered well from the disaster that was the Trump presidency. It's disheartening, though, that there is a sizeable minority of Americans who still support him - a man who embodies only the worst human characteristics. I'm praying for our country that President Biden will be re-elected. What's your take on where we are now?

thank u so much for the amazing work good sir hope to see more soon

Cheers mate. For all your songs. Pulled me through a lot of hard times. And your chords are fantastic. One second, one line could give a whole new appearence. Thank you!

Randy you're a Musical GRANDEE

I love Randy Newman so much!

Rand (with all due respect to him) does state a couple of historical accuracies in this tune about Leopold II .. (1) he did not plunder the silver, gold and diamonds of the Congo .. He actually plundered the ivory supply (i.e. from elephants) at first, but when that wasn't bringing enough $$ his way he then switched to the rubber industry (trees), which was much more lucrative at the time (due to the demand for vehicle tires). (2) his forces did not give "malaria" to the Congolese natives. Malaria is native to Africa .. They did however give the locals just about every other "Western" contagious disease, including smallpox and dysentery .. But then Rand is no stranger to taking artistic license in that regard. I remarked to a former native of N.O. how "Willow (St.) is in the Garden District, next to the Sugar Bowl (used to be)" as mentioned in his New Orleans Wins the War tune. My friend just laughed at that, and said the whole time she lived there Willow was nowhere near that location. oops! :-x (Randy - wth !???)

One of my favorite songwriters

At times like these we sure could use a friend 😢

Ah Randy, Randy, Randy.

American treasure, you are, Mr. Newman!!!

@marcosgomes7681

Жыл бұрын

He's not American , he's a World Citizen

Thanks for this. So beautiful, sad and moving

“And as for the brother, Well, Pluto’s not a planet anymore, either.” 🔥🔥🔥

Nailed it.

Thanks more than words can ever say. Old U.S.A. needs a history lesson and a good dose of political science. Nihilism and Cynical cliches have never been more in style.

9/15/17 still need this!

@nineball039

6 жыл бұрын

His 1972 _Political Science_ is more of Trump's speed.

@its1110

5 жыл бұрын

What's the line? Boom goes London. Boom Paris...

@Col316Sing

5 ай бұрын

More room for you, And more room for me!

KUDOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!To one of the Greatest!

Oh wow . That's brilliant. I somehow missed this. Thanks to the postman.

Just heard this, for the first time. I see it was written around W's time, but geez, it still nails it!

@englishovals

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the song was about Obama.

And Randy, to think that those B&W photos of King Leopold looked fairly innocent but sometimes, that hides the ugly truth.

3:10..."...Pluto 's not a planet anymore..."...LOL..priceless

11/07/16..election eve..needed this..

@piemcdowell

7 жыл бұрын

imdanhoover same rn... much love!

@cmichaelhoover8432

5 жыл бұрын

And thank God for the election results. We dodged a bullet on that one!

@Patriotsoul

5 жыл бұрын

Smunstu Stinkymonster well, randy was singing about the Obama administration. Thank god we got who we got on election of 2016. Oh wait, I’m not allowed to say GOD!

@stanaobing6849

4 жыл бұрын

blueguyjan Also, since you wanna play that game, you should have capitalized the first God you wrote, that’s disrespectful on His name!

@noodlefish8228

4 жыл бұрын

@C Michael When you put an initial before your first name we already know you're an asshole before we read your comment.

Love!

Mucho amor desde Uruguay, de Ana

In reality the positive and negative attitudes towards the United States are pretty much even, and people who have actually visited the US almost all have a positive view. It's just easy and hip to spit at the topdog without really having to think about it.

chthullu bless randy newman

No-one does special-pleading like Randy Newman. No-one at all.

БРАВО!!!

The end of an empire is messy at best . . . And we have now arrived, indeed. Just like all the rest. We ARE adrift In the home of the brave, the land of the free. October 2016.

@smiffulon8246

6 жыл бұрын

Art By Tracer america wasnt am empire it is and has been a country/continent/union of states

@tomjobs6196

6 жыл бұрын

Samahawk 360 America started with 13 colonies on the West coast of the North American continent and territories just west of them. Eventually these colonies and territories became states. The USA finally acquired several island territories as well. None of this happened suddenly and very few happened without violence and colonization. Empire, bruh.

The end of an empire Is messy at best And this empire's ending Like all the rest Like the Spanish Armada Adrift on the sea We're adrift in the land of the brave And the home of the free Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye

Amen!

After watching the results of the election coming in (still not decided at the time of writing) I needed to watch this to help restore my faith in Americans

From the land of the kangaroo, I thank you for your quiet perspective.

@fuckyshityfuckshit

6 жыл бұрын

From the land of ....... nothing ( I guess we’ve got kiwis) I thank you too.

@basedbattledroid3507

6 жыл бұрын

Also from the land of the didgeridoo, thank you.

@matthewsmith5374

4 жыл бұрын

We’ll save Australia, don’t wanna hurt no kangaroo

The Supreme Court won’t outlive “The Spanish Inquisition/Put people in a terrible position.” That one’s for the ages.

No one is telling me to hate America or Americans,that is because that country will be just like any other, populated by the good ,bad and indifferent,i admire the US in many ways as it happens and i certainly dont blame the average American for their governments policies.

OK. You win and this is a lot nicer than "Short People."

@its1110

5 жыл бұрын

Randy took a lot of heat for Short People. They didn't get the joke. Randy is short. He was saying, "Oh yeah? Well, You ain't funny." It's like Mel Brooks getting heat for making Jew jokes.

@marcosgomes7681

Жыл бұрын

@@its1110 I don't understand why they don't get it,I am no English native but I always understood the sarcasm and ironie in Randy Newman's Song's

Hardly a 'defense of our country'. Acknowledging your country's sins doesn't mean you hate your country. Real love of country means you'll speak the truth to make it see the light, even if you have to take the backlash.

What is more important is that we in the USA don’t much respect or care for Europe.

I can't decide if this song has aged really badly or really well.

Grandioos.

If China does take its place as number one, there’s one thing they’ll never have... icons like Randy. The west just knows how to do showbiz

I love you, you old frog

___________It's not too late to save her!

a true prophet today

Boy, those songs Glen Miller played, Songs that made the hit parade. Guys like me we had it made, those were the days.

MastahPiece ba-by

❤

My Bob Dylan co-conspirator aligned me with this...so very excellent.

@ekarilil

7 жыл бұрын

Randy stands tall next to Dylan

@RM-gm7lu

7 жыл бұрын

I agree totally!!

Pluto ain’t a planet anymore neither..... you know a white boy got soul when he say something like that and the black audience nod in agreement.

This song won't be relevant in a couple of months ... because it's about a specific administration. We'll never see its like again." - Randy, 2008 I wish.

@jingle3

6 жыл бұрын

Lord knows we never believed it could be even worse than it was back then!

jesus christ dude why is this so relevant right now.

Danged straight. You can complain but you don't have to look far for really bad examples elsewhere. We will work it all out eventually.

@PaulDayPrivateEye

5 жыл бұрын

"This empire could be ending Just like all this rest." Did you not listen to the song?

Donald, I'm pretty sure Randy was kidding. How about we don't drop the big one?

You don't want to piss this guy off.He writes beautiful stuff,but don't get on his wrong side.

For all its faults and ours I hope the UK and USA can keep the United in our names, not looking good through.

Scalia died but we got Trump. goodbye Randy, you've helped me prepare for this!

@stevenlight5006

4 жыл бұрын

Hold on times thy are a changing

Darling, please ...switch the translation on. Vi behöver översättningen. Wir brauchen UNTERTITEL. Thank YOU. Greetings from Berlin.

It is poignant that the harmony and rhythm employed to relate this profound sentiment in a uniquely American idiom.

Lol, "appointed a horse to lead the council" holy shit man we've supposedly appointed a lost and confused doddering old man. God help us.

Think, people. Then do.

WTF Randy Newman is WHITE??? Never before have I imagined that baritone voice as such.

@Dishsoapdirt1976

3 жыл бұрын

HAH!

@marcosgomes7681

Жыл бұрын

From Hitler I don't expect much

Hey, just drop the big one..spare the kangaroo

This was released on an album in 2008, at the end of the G. W. Bush era.

@gtattsUS

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I wondered when he wrote it.