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"Short People" is a song by Randy Newman from his 1977 album, Little Criminals. The verses and chorus are lyrically constructed as a prejudiced attack on short people. In contrast, the bridge states that "short people are just the same as you and I."; "A fool such as I" and "All men are brothers (...) It's a wonderful world."
Aug 3, 2016 · Randy Newman - Short People (Official Video) From the album Little Criminals (1977)
Nov 28, 2023 · Taken at face value, the lyrics “Short People,” released on Newman’s fifth album Little Criminals, came off as prejudiced against people who are short in stature.
Randall Stuart Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, composer, and pianist known for his non-rhotic Southern-accented singing style, early...
Provided to YouTube by Warner RecordsShort People · Randy NewmanLittle Criminals℗ 1977 Warner Records Inc.Background Vocals: Glenn FreyBackground Vocals: J...
"Short People" was next and to hear the lyrics "DON'T WANT NO SHORT PEOPLE ROUND HEAR.." and that I "HAVE NO REASON TO LIVE" repeated and repeated with eyes looking at me and laughter I felt rage that is rare but what struck me the most was the heartlessness of all those there because it was everyone of about 40 people.
Sep 23, 2016 · Short People (2016) Lyrics: Short people got no reason / Short people got no reason / Short people got no reason to live / They got little hands, little eyes / They walk around...
Nov 8, 2011 · Short People (Live) Lyrics: Short people got no reason / Short people got no reason / Short people got no reason to live / They got little hands, little eyes / They walk around...
Feb 12, 2020 · “Short People” was the first song which Newman, who had been dropping tunes as a lead vocalist since 1968, released that actually charted. And it did so impressively, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping Canada’s Adult Contemporary listing.
Dec 16, 2022 · The song "Short People" by Randy Newman is a comedic yet poignant commentary on prejudice and discrimination. In the song, he paints a humorous picture of "short people" as being inferior, yet he emphasizes that they are the same as everyone else, and even goes so far as to say that "all men are brothers until the day they die."
