David Wild states in the liner notes, "If you are reading these words and you write songs, know this much right upfront: you are not as good as Randy Newman." Considering the songwriters included on this record: Bela Fleck, Tim O'Brien, Sam Bush, Steve Earle, Del McCoury, and Sonny Landreth, to name a few, it may be safe to say Wild isn't alone with that sentiment ... Read full review
Various Artists - Sail Away: The Songs of Randy Newman
By Kim Ruehl, About.com Guide
Randy Newman was easily one of the most influential contemporary songwriters to have ever lived, and this tribute did a great job of honoring his legacy.
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