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Singer, Songwriter, and Pianist Randy Newman

Newman joins Terry in the studio for music and conversation. Known for his satiric songs, he has sung from the perspective of a racist, a rapist and even God in songs like "Suzanne" and "Rednecks." He is currently working on a musical based on "Faust."

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Other segments from the episode on November 16, 1992

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, November 16, 1992: Interview with Randy Newman; Interview with Jeffrey Katzenberg; Review of Madonna's album "Erotica" and Prince's album "[symbol]."

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