lets get randy

Sitting here attempting to write 500 words on WW1 and I have Randy Newman playing. Who can write with him singing in your ear about harps and angels? No one, thats who. He is a genius and I cannot believe he didn't win for best song at the Oscars! I was completely gobsmacked, to say the least. He has this way of captivating the listener. What I would suggest to prove my theory is that you make yourself a cup of tea, sit at the kitchen table and play his song Louisiana 1927.  Close your eyes and I will be proved right. 
His voice sinks into you and mixtures of the instruments are kinda gorgeous. He writes about real things, real happenings and manages to make them into something beautiful. Don't agree? Well, never mind. I do, and I guess thats all that matters. Let's just laugh and be happy.