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81. Short People was deliberately sarcastic and directed

Fri Dec 6, 2024, 09:33 PM

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at people biased against other groups. Randy Newman is a brilliant guy.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/randy-newman-my-life-in-15-songs-202825/have-you-seen-my-baby-203717/

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