I tried to reach you by phone
Tragedy struck while you were away from home
I just want you to know
everyone's doing the best that they can
and you were right about Randy Newman
I felt a little bereft
so I sat and listened to the records you left
Took me a while but I guess,
he's a little dry sometimes but he's a clever guy
I replaced you with your Randy Newman
And I know I ain't got no 20 piece orchestra
and I know my bullshit apologies don't mean much to ya
and I know we might not see each other again
and I know there ain't much else to say that you'll believe so I'll just say it then,
Thanks for all the Randy Newman
I won't have nowhere to send
this letter when I'm finished writin' it
Nobody knows where you've been
if you come back around, I might not be in town
but your record's'll be where you left 'em
I know eventually
You'll take up residence inside of me
It might drive me crazy
I'll leave all of your lps, but Randy's comin' with me
I love you and baby, I'm sorry
The Los Angeles-based indie rock artist's first full-length album is inspired by songwriters like Glen Campbell and George Harrison. Bandcamp New & Notable May 8, 2020