Thia whole story was told to me lots of times growing up in the area. I knew witnesses kids, drank at the Walton hotel where it happened. But didnt learn about this song till 5 years ago from a guy i worked with in alberta.
Played this in my car once. Next thing ya know I was at a restaurant/bar in Montana. Musta had abit too much bc when I woke up I was getting chased by Spinosaurus. Weird times.
Randy Newman is an American treasure. A hilarious song about a liar and phony…all show, no substance. He portrays a habitual, chronic liar. I love the little laugh he gives in the part of the song that says, “Can’t remember why I do it. Ohhh maybe I can..”. A great touch. Great song.
I Saw and met Keith when he did this at guitar center Hollywood for free plus after gig party with Keith and Marc and all at GC Hollywood it was a day for the ages!!!