Randy Newman - Trouble in Paradise: Demos [LP]

Release Date: November 28, 2025
Label: Rhino

Experience the unreleased demos for one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s. Featuring the demo for the anthem “I Love L.A.," which helped define his legacy as a voice in American music, and two unreleased demos. With Warner Bros. hitmakers Russ Titelman and Lenny Waronker producing, and a star-studded cast of guest vocalists including Paul Simon, Linda Ronstadt, and Bob Seger, the 1983 collection displays the craftsmanship that would make the singer-songwriter one of the most sought-after composers for film and TV. Track List: Side 1: 1. I LOVE L.A. 2. CHRISTMAS IN CAPETOWN 3. THE BLUES 4. SAME GIRL 5. MY LIFE IS GOOD 6. MIAMI Side 2: 1. REAL EMOTIONAL GIRL 2. TAKE ME BACK 3. THERE’S A PARTY AT MY HOUSE 4. I’M DIFFERENT 5. SONG FOR THE DEAD 6. BIG FAT COUNTRY SONG (SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT) 7. RAINBOW