Guest DJ Joanna Newsom
Joanna Newsom's harp-driven story songs befuddle anyone trying to classify her music. On this edition of All Songs Considered Newsom talks about her latest CD, the enchanting Ys, and shares some of her favorite recordings. Hear selections from her new album, plus songs and artists that have inspired her over the years, like Van Dyke Parks, Sandy Denny and Randy Newman.
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Guest DJ Joanna Newsom
Emily
- Artist: Joanna Newsom
- Album: Ys
- Song: Emily
I Think It's Going To Rain Today
- Artist: Randy Newman
- Album: Randy Newman
- Song: I Think It's Going To Rain Today
Note: The label would not give permission to play the full track from this album.
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- "I Think It's Going To Rain Today"
- Album: Randy Newman
- Artist: Randy Newman
Laurel Canyon Blvd
- Artist: Van Dyke Parks
- Album: Song Cylce
- Song: Laurel Canyon Blvd
Monkey & Bear
- Artist: Joanna Newsom
- Album: Ys
- Song: Monkey & Bear
Shut Us Down
- Artist: Lindsey Buckingham
- Album: Under the Skin
- Song: Shut Us Down
Next Time Around
- Artist: Sandy Denny
- Album: The North Star Grassman and the Ravens
- Song: Next Time Around
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- "Next Time Around"
- Album: The North Star Grassman and the Ravens
- Artist: Sandy Denny
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