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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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Joanna Newsom

CD: Ys
Song: "Emily"
Label: Drag City

Listen to "Emily"

Randy Newman

CD: Randy Newman
Song: "I Think It's Gonna Rain"
Label: Rhino

Listen to an excerpt from "I Think It's Gonna Rain"

Note: The label would not give permission to play the full track from this album.

Van Dyke Parks

CD: Song Cylce
Song: "Laurel Canyon Blvd"
Label: Sundazed Music Inc.

Listen to "Laurel Canyon Blvd"

Joanna Newsom

CD: Ys
Song: "Monkey & Bear"
Label: Drag City

Listen to "Monkey & Bear"

Lindsey Buckingham

CD: Under the Skin
Song: "Shut Us Down"
Label: Warner

Listen to "Shut Us Down"

Sandy Denny

CD: The North Star Grassman and the Ravens
Song: "Next Time Around"
Label: Hannibal

Listen to "Next Time Around"

Joanna Newsom

CD: Ys
Song: "Only Skin"
Label: Drag City

Listen to "Only Skin"

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