Randy Newman- I Iove L.A.

From Wikipedia:

This song is an example of Newman's ambivalence toward the American Dream, as it celebrates living the dream ("look at that mountain, look at those trees"), while giving a nod to those who have been unable to fulfill the dream ("look at that bum... he's down on his knees"). Newman also presents this dichotomy by incorporating the names of L.A.'s Century Boulevard, Victory Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard, Imperial Highway and 6th Street into the lyrics of the song. Traversing any one of these roadways from end to end will reveal some of the wealthiest and some of the poorest areas of the city. In the video, after Newman says the name of each street, a crowd shouts "We love it!"

Notwithstanding the arguably satiric message of the song, Newman confessed an affection for Los Angeles: referencing more of the song's lyrics in a 2001 interview, he explained, "There's some kind of ignorance L.A. has that I'm proud of. The open car and the redhead, the Beach Boys... that sounds really good to me

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[montano653]

I LOVE LOS ANGELES! GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD!!!

[Scobo11]

Go KINGS!

[marinedoc92]

True, every song doesn't require critical analysis to be appreciated, there are plenty of great straightforward songs, but it's just as true that every song isn't meant to be taken at face value. Sometimes part of enjoying the song is finding layers in it, and you don't have to ponder as intensely as "the meaning of life" to find them. You don't have to wrack your brain about it, making small things grand; sometimes it's just fun to think about it a little and see the humor.

[Kjell Cronn]

Is Newman the Cole Porter of today?

The Gershwin? The Vendor de Fromage?

I happen to like L.A. a lot. Salutations to all my

La friends! Nice weather.

[John Valjohn]

You're one of the few to have perceived the irony of this song.

[John Valjohn]

I love New York

[John Valjohn]

Jewish heredity

[guitarpilots76]

Guys from TOTO on the backup!

[shamrock32]

Randy sounds like his tongue is too big for his mouth

[Ryan Racioppo]

parenthood



[David Mcevoy]

i love L.A.U.R.A !! XX