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Neil Steinberg

A little Randy Newman for Christmas

Randy Newman Bruce Springsteen

Randy Newman, identified as a “writer and singer of peculiar songs,” performing at the Amazingrace Coffeehouse in Evanston in 1975. (Sun-Times file photo)

Randy Newman is the greatest living American songwriter.

Forgive me for sidestepping the usual introductory throat-clearing. Sometimes you need to cut to the chase.

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