Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Randy Newman parlayed a budding songwriting career into being a successful recording artist on 1972's Sail Away. With his offbeat singing style and clever songwriting, he's now known best as the musical voice of Pixar. The fellows discuss vocal affect, Toy Story money, and wryness.

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