It's a song that is unabashedly snarky and tongue in cheek, but it's grown to become Randy's signature song and the unofficial song of the City of Los Angeles. Every time an L.A. sports team wins a game or championship, this is the victory song. Yeah, L.A. is in reality far from paradise, but I'm still proud to call it my hometown.
@@OGMagg I mean MAYBE you mean cuz you live here since you also said “here” so I’m assuming you do. Anyways, so because you live here then ig I can understand in the sorta sense like you’re used to it unlike tourists who love the attractions n culture. So yea everybody wouldn’t consider their hometown a paradise (especially lesser known states n cities).
California has been assaulted in the social media for the past couple of years from inside and out, but California is still f'n California and LA is still f'n LA! We love it!
Agreed. Hey bro, I’m born and raised in LA, and will live here until I die. Sure, there are challenges, but I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. #ToLiveAndDieInLA
I lived in Las Vegas for awhile and met a lot of transplants from L A and it's not all bad believe me. They just love life with no judgmental attitudes. I loved Las Vegas too!
That is Steve Lukather on guitar, David Paich on keys, and the late great Jeff Porcaro on drums - on video and in your ears. Known collectively as Toto.
I just realized this too from something I saw on Instagram about Toto!!!! I remember hearing this song as a kid, but don’t remember seeing the video. I would have remembered Luke, Paich & Jeff b/c even as a little kid I already loved Toto. After seeing the Instagram post I HAD to come look for the video. Really glad it’s here b/c some things from back then are hit or miss to find here. This is great! A fun song to begin with, but realizing not just one of your favorite bands, but your favorite musician -Luke- is playing on it really kicks it up a notch!!! ❤️✨🎸🥁🎹✨❤️ Including them in the video, that’s just gold🤩
Funny, I had a Buick like this (and a redhead girlfriend!) but the town was Tempe AZ. You never hear songs about other places... that make you wonder why you don't live there already.
What a great song. I've been in this world for some time now, and I'm visiting L.A. for this first time this June. I'll definitely be cranking this in the rental car!
If you're expecting what he sings about here you'll be disappointed. Except for the homeless people on their knees, there's going to be thousands of those LA is a shithole now
His tone and control of his lyrics is amazing. I’m a musician, and blown away by the subtle nuisances and way he sings and plays. Cannot replicate him.
Yeah this tune is paradoxically highly celebrated yet under appreciated. It’s deceptively complex, beautifully structured, packed to the gills with tons of disparate musical ideas, all of which fit together so neatly. I Love L.A. is an elegant masterpiece of a song.
Love L.A. my hometown and this song emphasizes the feeling of Angelinos. Plays after every Dodgers win at the stadium which puts a nice ribbon on top. Good vibes and energy! We love L.A. ❤
How could this not be a hit? Even has a few members from Toto as the backing band and Lindsey and Christine from Fleetwood Mac doing background vocals. Great solo by Luke.
Nathan East on bass who was Eric Clapton's longtime bassist. He even toured with Toto after Mike Porcaro got ALS. Paich, Lukather, and East also contribute to the "we love it!" part
During the NFC Championship game, I had the chorus all ready to go, just waiting for the opportunity to play it for my wife who's a big Niner fan. Thank you Jimmy G.!!!!!!
Can you believe this "LA" classic is actually 40 friggin' years old . . . just incredible! And even Toto was acquired to put in some work on the joint! #respect #longliveRandyNewman
Randy Newman has the kind of creative musical craziness that I've loved for years and years. People can't understand why I love Randy and his music so much, and frankly, I don't give a damn.
Meee! The 80’s were definitely the best of times. The sights, the sounds, the cars, the prices. Men were men and women were women and you could tell the difference even if the men had long hair. There was alot more friendliness and humanity. And if you got pulled over you got a traffic ticket and were on your way. Simpler and happier times in the 80’s.
@@NIKKISNOODLE Hell yeah, cushy living if you were in the the US. Cash flow, and money out the A, not to mention the party favours. Shoot, the cola was so good you likely didn't care if men had long hair haha.
@@TheDevilHydraProdsXXII I am totally an L.A. fan, but that NFL Championship win over the Cowboys in 1981 at the Vet and the Flyers winning their first Stanley Cup must still be iconic moments in Philly. "Broad Street Bullies"... Kate Smith singing the national anthem...
Ironically it was written to be the theme for the '84 Olympics, but the IOC saw the irony in the song and thought "that's not really the kind of image we want for this..."
When did the LA Dodgers start playing this song every time they win a home game? It happened again tonight, October, 6 after LA Dodger Chris Taylor hit a walk-off 2 run HR in the bottom of the 9th. I'm not a Dodger fan, but that was damn exciting, and hearing "I Love LA" was the icing on top of the cake.
@@muttleydastardly3610 every home victory by ever sports team except thr kings I think plays this song. The kings play it after they score iirc. Been a thing for at least 30 years, cuz this song is etched into my memory from every win in my lifetime.
That is why I'm here. The LA Rams are going to the Super Bowl and I couldn't get this song out of my head. Giving me that Beverly Hills Cop nostalgia! Frank Sinatra has New York, Ray Charles has Georgia. Is Randy Newman on their level?
Lakers at the Fabulous Forum, Chick Hearn calling the play-by-play, Magic leading the fast break, to Worthy, to Cooper, to Kareem...Slam Dunk! On the World Champion Lakers Basketball Network. I Love L.A. blaring from the Forum's loudspeakers, the crowd going nuts. Greatest memories.
This song came out at the perfect time for Los Angeles. The Lakers Showtime Dynasty era, The LA Summer Olympics, Dodgers 81 & 88 World Series Champs, Raiders Super Bowl XVIII Champs, Wayne Gretzky trade to Kings, etc.
There is no other state like California. I was born in LA County, Whittier. Lived in Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Had moved out of state twice to Tennessee. Just recently moved back to my home state of California. I live in So Cal, missed it, love it. Beaches, beautiful Coast line, weather. Iconic song. California is like 3 states in 1. Southern, Central, Northern. All so different and unique. So much to do here in Cali. Glad to be a Californian. I love LA!
I was born in Burbank, lived in the Los Angeles area the first 48 years of my life. Unfortunately I’ve spent the last two years stuck in Louisiana. Can’t wait to get back to California. 🥰
One of the reasons I fell in love with the magic of LA. Moved here from Europe 10 years later and am still happy 28 years in. Also… that baseline is just killer!
@@VrooooAM Good for you, man. People love to shit on L.A., but every time I've been there, I've never wanted to leave. I love it there. If I thought I could afford to live there and find a decent job, I move there tomorrow
Crazy that this was 41 years ago, I wonder how many of the people in this video are still alive, how their lives turned out, do they watch the video and think about life back then. It's a great song. Someone made a music video a couple of years ago using every shot in this but nearly 40 years later so you can see how LA has changed.
What a killer time to have lived in LA. ( i was in Sacramento at the time...but coming down to showcase in the 'hollywood rock club scene then) and, hearing this song...seeing the video of ..'how it used to be'...and hearing essentially, the Toto Band... backing up Randy here...just makes the heart long for all those wonderful moons ago. what a time...
Before the dookeycrats made it a SHITHOLE. Back when you had Republican governments and LA had Republican mayors, LA and California were the most dynamic and powerful ONE TWO punch in the world! Now look at them. After 19 years of complete dookeycrat control, the entire state is a steaming shithole! Hell, Even Cleveland stomps the fuck out of L Shit!😆 No offense to Cleveland. It's always been a big turd! 😁
Lived it... The sights in this video still exist, but the place in not the same. Sad to see what L.A. has become today. My family lived there for three generations, since the early 1920's. I grew up there through the late 70's and 80's. The smog is better now, but that is about it.
2:08 Are my eyes deceiving me or is it true that I see David Paich, Steve Lukather and the Porcaro Brothers playing along Randy...? Boy that’s awesome!!!! WE LOVE IT!!!❤️
As a New Yorker who has been to L.A. numerous times, this is the best song, it epitomizes L.A., it's wonderful! Also loved hearing this when I went to a few games at Dodger Stadium (even though I'm a Mets fan). I have much love for L.A. and the New Yorkers that talk shit about it most likely have never been there. :)
@@RDiaz187 no..got tired of the crime and corrupt politicians. Actually make more money and am happier. Once things get collapse further cities will become death traps. Saw that in 1977 during the blackouts in New York, and in L.A during the riots. Good luck to you...maybe you'll wake up before it's too late.
@@charlessedlacek5754 I don't even live in LA anymore myself, I see where you're coming from but politicians are corrupt across the country. Not just in liberal states. As for the control and crime. That's bound to happen naturally when alot of people live in the general area
My 2 year old daughter is obsessed with that song from toy story! Thought i recognized the voice! I am from LA!!! I used to live near imperial highway!! Lived on century! The east side! Grew up on the east side! I miss my pops so much right now!! I can hear him and my Ma laughin their butts off watchin naked gun!! It was a family experience like no other! I LOVE LA!!!
L.A. is rocking, tonight as the Rams down the Bengals in Super Bowl 56. Now, the city has got a World Series trophy(Dodgers), Stanley Cup(Kings), NBA championship(Lakers) and now, a Super Bowl trophy(Rams)!!!
I moved to Los Angeles two years ago. I could never get into Basketball until I made the move, and now the Lakers won another championship in my first year watching NBA I LOVE L.A.
I spent 6 months in LA this year and I unironically echo this song. Why? Because its the only place on this planet where you can surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon and still be back to hold a paying job the next morning. It's nuts - full of crazies who both make your day hard - but also change the world. And speaking of the world - it's truly a microcosm. LA isn't a city, it's a culture and nearly a civilisation of its own, one that treasures its prominence and diversity in all the right ways. I love LA.
You're hallucinatin'. No way beach to mountain within hours. Too much traffic!! L.A.'s unique, terrific and terrible all at once, will give it that. The place needs a Buffalo NY 6' snowstorm from Pacific coast to Rocky Mountains. Water wate... wat... wa... w... ... ... ... ...
When this song came out....California was still enchanting and L.A.was a great place for fun.I would not say that now.They have to get back to basic law and order just to start cleaning it up.California is a great State that needs an attitude adjustment.
Did you ever stop to think that maybe California isn’t the one with the bad attitude problem? There are places in California that need cleaned up for sure but point to a state that doesn’t have its dirty spots that need some fixing? There isn’t one.
I LOVE L.A. and I've never even been there. Maybe it's the DREAM of L.A., Cali in general. Been to NYC, Chicago, seen every continent on our planet ,in service to "Uncle Sam", and big city out there but L.A. is a DREAM to this southern born white boy. That piece of GOLD movie 'The Naked Gun' first introduced me to this song. But I've been in love with the idea of living in Cali, L.A. specifically since I was a single digits kid in the 70s. Binging Bosch recently and so in love with L.A. I know L.A. has problems but be PROUD if you're from there!! Love you guys.
Talk to people that live on Skid Row. Living there isn't easy if you care about having a room/apartment/home to live in. It's WILDLY expensive, even in the bad areas. I'm California born and raised. The rest of California is STUNNING compared to LA, but because LA is famous for making people famous, everyone wants to try their hand. It's just like gambling in Las Vegas.
Some days I really miss the city of my birth. Driving down Pacific Coast Highway to the South Bay to see family. Dad just cranking old school Van Halen and getting Tommy's to eat. While the song's lyrics are obviously tongue in cheek and morally ambiguous, I choose to view it in a positive light. Masterful songwriting. Such a killer hook.
Mr. Newman’s live Jazz Open 2006, Stuttgart performance is not to be missed, As a bonus, his live version from that performance of “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” Is so special; worth it on that rendition alone.
FERNANDO AND THE BULLDOG .. tommy ,steve garvey , magic , kareem , worthy , rambis etc . LA fair in pomona .. my 83 celica .. fishing at big bear .. good times .. i love LA .
Sublime singer/songwriter/musician with imagery that captures the essential LA of those times. I was born and raised in NYC but I love LA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still have this song on my top list. Went to LA in the '90's. I could understand why people lived there, it was lovely. We saw so many beautiful things, we loved the J P Getty Art Museum. However, that was the first time I saw homeless people pushing grocery carts, begging at the Santa Monica promenade (to name one of many places), and sleeping in a park not far from Beverly Hills where policemen were waking them, telling them they had to move along. I enjoyed all the lovely things but the state of the homeless left a huge impact on me. I returned home, finished my degree and began a long career in Frontline Services in mental health and drug addiction, at one point did work in a Homeless Shelter. I think this song portrays this dichotomy between the haves and have nots, between the Beauty and the Beast.
MY BOYS HAVE DONE IT!!! MY BOYS HAVE WON IT ALL!!! I have been a Dodger fan since I was 4 years old and went to my first game in 1963. I am so incredibly happy for them!!! Thank you my Dodgers !!! I LOVE L.A. !!!
I remember when this was the theme song for the ABC network. This dude got a lot of soul! He is a prolific songwriter for several movie soundtracks also!
You want genius? Newman scored the movie(not the broad way show) RAGTIME... listen to that playlist. He brought his style to the year 1906. Have fun Earl!
People might not realize, he's the son of Alfred Newman, the much decorated music composer for all kinds of movie soundtracks all through the 50s and 60s. I think Alfred was nominated for a total of like 75 Grammys over his career
As much as I know this song has it’s tongue planted firmly in cheek, there’s also a real joyfulness to it that can’t be denied. Another classic from Mr. Newman.
No tongue in cheek. Randy Newman has said multiple times he isn't being sarcastic. He was born and still lives in L.A. and that he may not love every street he mentors he does love L.A.
It's also Steve Lukather's screaming guitar, the late, great Jeff Porcaro on drum and David Paich on the Fender Rhodes, all from Toto with the ever present, Waddy Wachtel on rhythm guitar! Also Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie on backing vocals. What a cast!
@@ninevehguitar I know. It used to be my favorite city though I had never been there. Fell in love with it in the mid 70s watching Battle of the Network Stars and CHIPS. I'm so pissed at what dookeycrats have done to it. Now you couldn't pay me to go there. Sad.
I don't live in LA and nor do I EVER wish to do so. However, I CERTAINLY enjoy the 80's tune AND the Video! ESPECIALY the vehicles, Clothing style and HAIR of that decade!👍😃US!
At twenty years of age, going on twenty-one, I'm moving from Greensboro, NC to LA next year and this song gets me closer every day. Because just like the lyrics say, I love LA.
Never seen the music video before, but I've heard this song a TON. Loved showing Matterhorn Mountain at Disneyland, it really does give a unique meaning to "Look at that mountain".
I was listening to some of these older songs, and I thought for a second, I think I remember this song. Then I knew I did, and it brought back some great memories. Randy Newman is probably the most well-known but greatest underrated musical geniuses of his time.
Enrico Pallazzo sang the anthem, umpired home base, saved the Queen's life and stopped a terrorist all in one baseball game. Amazing.
That Enrico Palazzo is a fraud. I don't know how a guy can sing so bad and still became famous.
🙏😁
Hey, it's Enrico Polazzo!!!
Hahaha 🇺🇸🤘🏼
He truly did and defeated Khan 💕
It's a song that is unabashedly snarky and tongue in cheek, but it's grown to become Randy's signature song and the unofficial song of the City of Los Angeles. Every time an L.A. sports team wins a game or championship, this is the victory song. Yeah, L.A. is in reality far from paradise, but I'm still proud to call it my hometown.
How is it far from paradise
@@edgarcardona228 it definitely is far from paradise lol
@@OGMagg again. How?
@@OGMagg foo I live here
@@OGMagg I mean MAYBE you mean cuz you live here since you also said “here” so I’m assuming you do. Anyways, so because you live here then ig I can understand in the sorta sense like you’re used to it unlike tourists who love the attractions n culture. So yea everybody wouldn’t consider their hometown a paradise (especially lesser known states n cities).
California has been assaulted in the social media for the past couple of years from inside and out, but California is still f'n California and LA is still f'n LA! We love it!
True true!! We Love LA!!
L.A. in the 80s was the best! I turned 16 in 1980. So I was the perfect age in the perfect decade!
@@djohnson4321Sorry about your brain damage.
@@djohnson4321
He’s my childhood composer
Luucky I’m jealous
Yes 1980s in L.A was a different world back then. Now L.A is a woke liberal dump now for people to chit on.
L.A. is a liberal dump.
This song gives me the feels, and I’m not even from L.A. That’s how good it is.
Agreed. Hey bro, I’m born and raised in LA, and will live here until I die. Sure, there are challenges, but I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. #ToLiveAndDieInLA
I love it.................................i live in the uk, on the outskirts of London.
I lived in Las Vegas for awhile and met a lot of transplants from L A and it's not all bad believe me. They just love life with no judgmental attitudes. I loved Las Vegas too!
I remember when the song hit the air, made me think about going to California.
Me too.
That is Steve Lukather on guitar, David Paich on keys, and the late great Jeff Porcaro on drums - on video and in your ears.
Known collectively as Toto.
I just realized this too from something I saw on Instagram about Toto!!!! I remember hearing this song as a kid, but don’t remember seeing the video. I would have remembered Luke, Paich & Jeff b/c even as a little kid I already loved Toto. After seeing the Instagram post I HAD to come look for the video. Really glad it’s here b/c some things from back then are hit or miss to find here. This is great! A fun song to begin with, but realizing not just one of your favorite bands, but your favorite musician -Luke- is playing on it really kicks it up a notch!!! ❤️✨🎸🥁🎹✨❤️ Including them in the video, that’s just gold🤩
Plus Christine mcVie and Lindsay Buckingham on backup vocals.
seriously ? was mr Buckingham on this song?!!!!!
Does anyone know who the bum is in the video? He seems familiar
Knew I recognized David Paich. Good eyes on Porcaro and Lukather
That intro when the music starts is epic. One of the top 20 intros of all time
What are the other top 19?
@@bigkahuna3534right 😂😂😂
@@bigkahuna3534exactly the question I was gonna ask...
I bet you can't name 19 other songs.
That energy you can only feel in the 80s and early 90s...
I agree with you 💯. They were magical, beautiful, memorable and wonderful times.
Yea, cause that's from back when I HAD energy!
Funny, I had a Buick like this (and a redhead girlfriend!) but the town was Tempe AZ.
You never hear songs about other places... that make you wonder why you don't live there already.
I'm still feeling it and it's 2023I'm still feeling it and it's 2023
And in 2023!!!
Randy used to love LA until he jumped onto the 405 at 4pm.
He and the big nasty redhead could use the diamond lane.
Been there, done that. Lol
405 South (from the Hills to past LAX) usually isn't that bad, only Afternoon rush hour, North is F-ed up pretty much nonstop until early evening
elon musk's boring tunnels underground should help solve some of the traffic.
Traffic on the 405 is enough to make anyone not love LA.
I Loved America in the 80's.
Randy Brought it Together.
Thank you.
I like America in the 1980s, too.
R.I.P Vin Scully
Can’t help to think of this song when thinking of him .
What a great song. I've been in this world for some time now, and I'm visiting L.A. for this first time this June. I'll definitely be cranking this in the rental car!
Go to Newport Beach.
If you're expecting what he sings about here you'll be disappointed. Except for the homeless people on their knees, there's going to be thousands of those
LA is a shithole now
I hope you didn't waste too much time in this cesspool. OC, Santa Barbara, the Mountains, all better than LA.
He was murdered by tranny protesters.
Great city
His tone and control of his lyrics is amazing. I’m a musician, and blown away by the subtle nuisances and way he sings and plays. Cannot replicate him.
Did you hear the updated version ? See above.
Subtle nuisances…??? Lol. I think you mean nuances!
Yeah this tune is paradoxically highly celebrated yet under appreciated. It’s deceptively complex, beautifully structured, packed to the gills with tons of disparate musical ideas, all of which fit together so neatly. I Love L.A. is an elegant masterpiece of a song.
Beehive State is a great song... what he does in two minutes is amazing...
The galaxies toliet.
Love L.A. my hometown and this song emphasizes the feeling of Angelinos. Plays after every Dodgers win at the stadium which puts a nice ribbon on top. Good vibes and energy! We love L.A. ❤
Showtime Lakers
You've been nowhere else that's why you love it
@@jonathandevereaux298I've lived in my hometown almost my whole life and don't love it.
@@jonathandevereaux298😊
The times I visited L.A. I loved it too! But not when my rental car got towed, i didn't love that part. Melrose ave, hahaha
one of the greatest MTV videos of all time. absolutely LA.
R.I.P MR. VIN SCULLY 🙏🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
💗🙏🏻💗
Legend's never die bro🙏🏽
Rip to Noah, Jacob & Esau
#TimeforDodgerbaseball
When MTV had music videos and people didn’t take life so seriously. The 80s were epic!
Everything is a brand these days, even one's character.
And now LA is a catastrophic shit Hole!
@@commanderinsleep2779 you must be a little political sheep
@@RDiaz187 he is right though. LA is a shithole now. Look around you.
@@RDiaz187 Have you been there lately? There’s a reason many trucking companies don’t even want to go into California; it’s a shithole state.
How could this not be a hit? Even has a few members from Toto as the backing band and Lindsey and Christine from Fleetwood Mac doing background vocals. Great solo by Luke.
The Toto keyboards stylings makes it sound prog related to me. Back then in those times of AOR music.
@@progger53 AOR still lives (on the underground though).
Sadly, we lost Christine a week or so ago...
Haters not from L.A. could not stand the song. It was only sold at retailers on the west coast.
Nathan East on bass who was Eric Clapton's longtime bassist. He even toured with Toto after Mike Porcaro got ALS. Paich, Lukather, and East also contribute to the "we love it!" part
I’m a 4th generation L.A. native. Currently live downtown, around the corner from Crypto (Staples)! I love my hometown!
It’s still good.
The instrumental section at 2:59 combined with the video is brilliant. Makes my eyes tear up
Those are the memories I have of the la area as a kid in 80 to 90.
I love LA. In the 80's was great.
Its soo 80s
@@RealMonoid Having the guys from Toto as your band is about as '80s as it gets, lol.
I agree too
I couldn't agree more. The best part of the song and the part that really make you nostalgic.
The Naked Gun brought me here.
Lmao me too
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I love that scene
Strike?
Me too ja ja ja
Unofficial LA sports anthem...
This should be the official sports anthem ngl
@sour smellz ofc ik they have been using it for 3 years, im just saying that this song should be the official song every la team uses
@@K_Racing00 I assume you mean the los angeles sports teams
What’s sports?
Oh its official baby
I'm here because I remember this song from the movie "The Naked Gun". One of the funniest movies ever.
Same here
Me too. That ending sequence alone is funnier than most of what’s out there
Leslie Nielsen... Fantastic Slapstick
It's Enrico Pallazzo
For me Mr.Bean the Ultimate disaster. 🖼️ 🫘
During the NFC Championship game, I had the chorus all ready to go, just waiting for the opportunity to play it for my wife who's a big Niner fan. Thank you Jimmy G.!!!!!!
I'm glad they beat the Bucs and Bengals. California over Florida and Ohio 10 times out of 10.
Can you believe this "LA" classic is actually 40 friggin' years old . . . just incredible! And even Toto was acquired to put in some work on the joint!
#respect
#longliveRandyNewman
NAKED GUN without this movie i'll be never heard this great track.
Thank You Leslie Nielsen!!!
We love it!!!
Randy Newman has the kind of creative musical craziness that I've loved for years and years. People can't understand why I love Randy and his music so much, and frankly, I don't give a damn.
Randy Newman (and his music) is fucking AWESOME.
Randy Newman is one of those that either you get it or you don't.
Dee Jay. .Those guys Are on The Outs !
Us Randy fans. LIKE IT when other
Losers don't get Randy.......!!!*
Randy is one of a kind. Like Joe Jackson. Not Michael’s dad. The other one.
I get it, olive Randy Newnan!
Hasn't aged a day: Still sounds so good. Bravo.
I'm from New Orleans but this is my favorite song about a city I've ever heard
You are right, sir! as Ed used to say to Johnny!
Who likes this in 2024?
Meee! The 80’s were definitely the best of times. The sights, the sounds, the cars, the prices. Men were men and women were women and you could tell the difference even if the men had long hair. There was alot more friendliness and humanity. And if you got pulled over you got a traffic ticket and were on your way. Simpler and happier times in the 80’s.
@@NIKKISNOODLE Hell yeah, cushy living if you were in the the US. Cash flow, and money out the A, not to mention the party favours. Shoot, the cola was so good you likely didn't care if men had long hair haha.
@@WillItLase men with long hair - loved it then, love it now although rare to still see
Poland listen everytime!
MAGA 😅
Congratulations L.A. Rams!
Super Bowl 56 Champions!
Sincerely, an Philadelphia Eagles fan.
Hello fellow Eagles fan 🖐
@@TheDevilHydraProdsXXII I am totally an L.A. fan, but that NFL Championship win over the Cowboys in 1981 at the Vet and the Flyers winning their first Stanley Cup must still be iconic moments in Philly. "Broad Street Bullies"... Kate Smith singing the national anthem...
@69FOSTER Do you know the woke crowd gotcKate Smith statue talen down and destroyed because they claimed she was racist. Totally insane.
One of those songs that is timeless and will always hold up.
I want to cry - I was a young teen when this was popular - we grew up in the best time in history - life was so simple & carefree back then.
Thank you, Randy for this beautiful time capsule they call the 1980s.
What a great song that puts a smile on your face. Man I justwatched it 3 times now. Awesome!
Please let this be played in the leadup to the 2028 Olympics
Ironically it was written to be the theme for the '84 Olympics, but the IOC saw the irony in the song and thought "that's not really the kind of image we want for this..."
@@mcj88 Then don't play the first four lyrics.
I attended the 84 Olympic Games out there and heard this song on the radio several times driving around..Memories
When did the LA Dodgers start playing this song every time they win a home game? It happened again tonight, October, 6 after LA Dodger Chris Taylor hit a walk-off 2 run HR in the bottom of the 9th. I'm not a Dodger fan, but that was damn exciting, and hearing "I Love LA" was the icing on top of the cake.
@@muttleydastardly3610 every home victory by ever sports team except thr kings I think plays this song. The kings play it after they score iirc.
Been a thing for at least 30 years, cuz this song is etched into my memory from every win in my lifetime.
What a beautiful song. He is incredible and this song is synonymous with success in L.A sports. The cinematography, editing and music are sublime.
That is why I'm here. The LA Rams are going to the Super Bowl and I couldn't get this song out of my head. Giving me that Beverly Hills Cop nostalgia! Frank Sinatra has New York, Ray Charles has Georgia. Is Randy Newman on their level?
@@aaronroberts6782 He makes beautiful music and I love hearing this song after Laker Dodger victories. Great job Rams.....bam
It's meant to be darkly comic/ ironic.
@@myoldvhstapes well it gets L.A fans pumped up. If we misinterpreted it....so what
@@Casatoman: I love the song, too.
"Big nasty redhead at my side" that line kills me haha
Randy Newman is for me one of the greatest Soundtrack-Creators! Love his Sounds and his Feeling for the Scenes/Movies!:-)
Lakers at the Fabulous Forum, Chick Hearn calling the play-by-play, Magic leading the fast break, to Worthy, to Cooper, to Kareem...Slam Dunk!
On the World Champion Lakers Basketball Network.
I Love L.A. blaring from the Forum's loudspeakers, the crowd going nuts.
Greatest memories.
rambis under the net .. byron scott .. loved it !
You hit the nail on the head. Loved the 80's! Lakers-Celtics in the finals were a hot topic around town.
This song came out at the perfect time for Los Angeles. The Lakers Showtime Dynasty era, The LA Summer Olympics, Dodgers 81 & 88 World Series Champs, Raiders Super Bowl XVIII Champs, Wayne Gretzky trade to Kings, etc.
Somebody's living in the past it's a what have you done for me lately you forgot the LA Kings that's a hockey team just a little history for you
DodgerFan1988 heck yes ! I was born in 1982 In Long Beach, I grew up with this song !
Yeah and the state was Republican
Michael Cooper it was a significant era
DodgerFan1988 bj
(😣😷✌✌😣😔😅
There is no other state like California.
I was born in LA County, Whittier. Lived in Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Had moved out of state twice to Tennessee.
Just recently moved back to my home state of California.
I live in So Cal, missed it, love it.
Beaches, beautiful Coast line, weather.
Iconic song.
California is like 3 states in 1.
Southern, Central, Northern.
All so different and unique.
So much to do here in Cali.
Glad to be a Californian.
I love LA!
I was born in Burbank, lived in the Los Angeles area the first 48 years of my life. Unfortunately I’ve spent the last two years stuck in Louisiana. Can’t wait to get back to California. 🥰
@@anxylum I wouldn't want to move back to a woke leftist state. California is no longer like the 1980s anymore.
Homeless everywhere....WE LOVE IT!
Needles on the sidewalk.... WE LOVE IT
@danm8662@@PiglipsMaximus Crime everywhere, WE LOVE IT !
Having million dollar homes
WE LOVE IT!
One of the reasons I fell in love with the magic of LA. Moved here from Europe 10 years later and am still happy 28 years in. Also… that baseline is just killer!
Most Joe Biden loving gun banning clowns love L.A.
Me too. 21 years here from the Midwest....wouldn't live anywhere else. Love it!
You should check out the “German in Venice” TH-camr if you haven’t already.
I just moved here from the East Coast. I’ve been dreaming of it all my life :)
@@VrooooAM Good for you, man. People love to shit on L.A., but every time I've been there, I've never wanted to leave. I love it there. If I thought I could afford to live there and find a decent job, I move there tomorrow
The Lakers are 17 time nba world champions! Congratulations! I love LA!!!!
L.A in the 80's, such a DREAM!!!!!
Always will be remembered as one the best if not, THE best of all time. Love ya Vin rest easy ole pal!!
#RIPVIN
He was the very best. RIP Vince Scully
Vin will never be forgotten rip vin
The Rams win the Super Bowl. That's what brought me back here.
I played this song the night they won it!!!
Go rams
Eazy-e brought me here
What's up with that?
Gay
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. We did it again. Dodger fans in the building!
Crazy that this was 41 years ago, I wonder how many of the people in this video are still alive, how their lives turned out, do they watch the video and think about life back then. It's a great song. Someone made a music video a couple of years ago using every shot in this but nearly 40 years later so you can see how LA has changed.
Lord have mercy 🙄 now I really feel old!
That redhead and that Buick!!! Makes ME love LA.
@davidratcliff8960: A lot of us like the redheads, with or without the Buick.
Redheads and Buicks can be found anywhere. No need to come to this garbage dump they call La
she loves you..
What a killer time to have lived in LA. ( i was in Sacramento at the time...but coming down to showcase in the 'hollywood rock club scene then) and, hearing this song...seeing the video of ..'how it used to be'...and hearing essentially, the Toto Band... backing up Randy here...just makes the heart long for all those wonderful moons ago. what a time...
that was Steve on guitar?
Before the dookeycrats made it a SHITHOLE. Back when you had Republican governments and LA had Republican mayors, LA and California were the most dynamic and powerful ONE TWO punch in the world! Now look at them.
After 19 years of complete dookeycrat control, the entire state is a steaming shithole! Hell, Even Cleveland stomps the fuck out of L Shit!😆 No offense to Cleveland. It's always been a big turd! 😁
@@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music yes and Jeff on drums.
@@kenperk9854 And David Paich on keyboards!
@@conorlauren correct. Excuse me. 🖒
What a well written song
Indeed it is bud
Lived it... The sights in this video still exist, but the place in not the same. Sad to see what L.A. has become today.
My family lived there for three generations, since the early 1920's. I grew up there through the late 70's and 80's. The smog is better now, but that is about it.
LA is a schitthole now without a soul. Same as NYC.
2:08 Are my eyes deceiving me or is it true that I see David Paich, Steve Lukather and the Porcaro Brothers playing along Randy...? Boy that’s awesome!!!! WE LOVE IT!!!❤️
As a New Yorker who has been to L.A. numerous times, this is the best song, it epitomizes L.A., it's wonderful! Also loved hearing this when I went to a few games at Dodger Stadium (even though I'm a Mets fan). I have much love for L.A. and the New Yorkers that talk shit about it most likely have never been there. :)
New york and los angeles are a cancer on this great country.
@@charlessedlacek5754 Spoken from a man in St. Mary, Florida.
@@charlessedlacek5754 awww, couldn't cut it in the big city?
@@RDiaz187 no..got tired of the crime and corrupt politicians. Actually make more money and am happier. Once things get collapse further cities will become death traps. Saw that in 1977 during the blackouts in New York, and in L.A during the riots. Good luck to you...maybe you'll wake up before it's too late.
@@charlessedlacek5754 I don't even live in LA anymore myself, I see where you're coming from but politicians are corrupt across the country. Not just in liberal states. As for the control and crime. That's bound to happen naturally when alot of people live in the general area
1988, Dodgers🏆 Lakers🏆
2020, Dodgers🏆 Lakers 🏆
History has been repeated!
Yes!
Awwmazing!
1988 = No Covid
2020 = Covid
History hasn’t quite been repeated, unfortunately.
And then the Rams right after
No city has a theme song as good as this.
Come on man, _New York New York_ is the best ever.
@@ratso-rizzosus
My 2 year old daughter is obsessed with that song from toy story! Thought i recognized the voice! I am from LA!!! I used to live near imperial highway!! Lived on century! The east side! Grew up on the east side! I miss my pops so much right now!! I can hear him and my Ma laughin their butts off watchin naked gun!! It was a family experience like no other! I LOVE LA!!!
The most incredible weather in the world. There is no exaggeration with those words. We do love L.A.
L.A. is rocking, tonight as the Rams down the Bengals in Super Bowl 56. Now, the city has got a World Series trophy(Dodgers), Stanley Cup(Kings), NBA championship(Lakers) and now, a Super Bowl trophy(Rams)!!!
& 80,000 homeless!
The LA Raiders won the Super Bowl in 1984. Don't forget them. :)
@@ZakClaxtonthanks for letting him know 🤙
I moved to Los Angeles two years ago. I could never get into Basketball until I made the move, and now the Lakers won another championship in my first year watching NBA
I LOVE L.A.
Ooh how are you enjoying it
I spent 6 months in LA this year and I unironically echo this song.
Why?
Because its the only place on this planet where you can surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon and still be back to hold a paying job the next morning.
It's nuts - full of crazies who both make your day hard - but also change the world.
And speaking of the world - it's truly a microcosm.
LA isn't a city, it's a culture and nearly a civilisation of its own, one that treasures its prominence and diversity in all the right ways.
I love LA.
Well said and it is a tragedy what is happening now, because of greedy, corrupt politicians.
WE LOVE IT!
You're hallucinatin'. No way beach to mountain within hours. Too much traffic!! L.A.'s unique, terrific and terrible all at once, will give it that.
The place needs a Buffalo NY 6' snowstorm from Pacific coast to Rocky Mountains.
Water wate... wat... wa... w... ... ... ... ...
LA is ok. NYC is better. 😂
@@adrianchannelle8651 NYC is electrifying, but the vibes of socal are truly out of this world, especially the landscapes ;)
When this song came out....California was still enchanting and L.A.was a great place for fun.I would not say that now.They have to get back to basic law and order just to start cleaning it up.California is a great State that needs an attitude adjustment.
Did you ever stop to think that maybe California isn’t the one with the bad attitude problem? There are places in California that need cleaned up for sure but point to a state that doesn’t have its dirty spots that need some fixing? There isn’t one.
Never been to LA and I’m not even a huge randy Newman fan. But this song and video puts a legit smile on my face.
Super Nintendo Chalmers no one cares.
And learn how to talk. “Legit” makes you sound like an idiot.
@@tgyr5 imagie replying to a 3 year olf comment clown
@@tgyr5 lmao true
You're not missing anything. You have groomers like John Worthen walking around asking for change.
I LOVE L.A. and I've never even been there. Maybe it's the DREAM of L.A., Cali in general. Been to NYC, Chicago, seen every continent on our planet ,in service to "Uncle Sam", and big city out there but L.A. is a DREAM to this southern born white boy. That piece of GOLD movie 'The Naked Gun' first introduced me to this song. But I've been in love with the idea of living in Cali, L.A. specifically since I was a single digits kid in the 70s. Binging Bosch recently and so in love with L.A. I know L.A. has problems but be PROUD if you're from there!! Love you guys.
Talk to people that live on Skid Row. Living there isn't easy if you care about having a room/apartment/home to live in. It's WILDLY expensive, even in the bad areas. I'm California born and raised. The rest of California is STUNNING compared to LA, but because LA is famous for making people famous, everyone wants to try their hand. It's just like gambling in Las Vegas.
Plenty of miracles happen in LA, that's for sure. I lived there in the 80's and it was magical. I'm sorry I moved away.
@@californiacobra527 You are just a conservative.
@@MaybeGodwillsaveMe but isnt everything @California Cobra said true?
@@californiacobra527 lol “talk to people in the shittiest part of the city” that can be said about literally every city in the USA
Some days I really miss the city of my birth. Driving down Pacific Coast Highway to the South Bay to see family. Dad just cranking old school Van Halen and getting Tommy's to eat.
While the song's lyrics are obviously tongue in cheek and morally ambiguous, I choose to view it in a positive light. Masterful songwriting. Such a killer hook.
Played during Los Angeles sporting events when we won.
Mr. Newman’s live
Jazz Open 2006, Stuttgart performance is not to be missed,
As a bonus, his live version from that performance of
“You’ve Got A Friend In Me”
Is so special; worth it on that rendition alone.
After 32 years, the Dodgers are world champions!
Yaaaaaaay Dodgers!!!❤❤❤
After 32 years in the making Magic Johnson gets his World Series ring!
Let’s fucken gooo!!!! 💙💙
World Champions? Of which "world", the USA?
But anyway: Who cares? ;-)
We did it!
Who’s here after the dodgers winning the World Series??? I Love LA
👇🏼
First Lakers then the Dodgers!! I ❤️ LA!!
Lakers and DODGERS L.A.'s 1....2 PUNCH!!!!
LA has reached it's peak in 2020!
YESSIR
Hell yeah🙌
!!!❤❤❤!!! I LOVE THIS SONG!!! 🤟☺️🤟
Born at General Hospital on Halloween 1969! I LOVE LA
2020 still loving L.A.
Congrats L.A. Lakers. Lets go Dodgers!
Ahhh...memories! Reminds me of the LA Summer Olympics, the Dodgers, the Lakers and the movie The Naked Gun!
FERNANDO AND THE BULLDOG .. tommy ,steve garvey , magic , kareem , worthy , rambis etc . LA fair in pomona .. my 83 celica .. fishing at big bear .. good times .. i love LA .
Yeah. Always a special place in me heart for L. A. ❤️❤️❤️
Sublime singer/songwriter/musician with imagery that captures the essential LA of those times. I was born and raised in NYC but I love LA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lakers and Dodgers 2020 championship🏆🏆
LA Rams are the 2022 SUPER BOWL CHAMPION🏆 Whose house Rams house! I LOVE LA 💛💙🐏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Dodgers and Lakers 2020 🏆🏆
Rams 2021 🏆
City of Champions once again!!
Don’t forget 2012-2014 LA Kings!
2020 championships ain't all that. From Frisco.
80,000 homeless....stop moving those poor bastards around LA during the Oscars & shit
It's 2021 - 2022 season for The Rams.
Still have this song on my top list. Went to LA in the '90's. I could understand why people lived there, it was lovely. We saw so many beautiful things, we loved the J P Getty Art Museum. However, that was the first time I saw homeless people pushing grocery carts, begging at the Santa Monica promenade (to name one of many places), and sleeping in a park not far from Beverly Hills where policemen were waking them, telling them they had to move along. I enjoyed all the lovely things but the state of the homeless left a huge impact on me. I returned home, finished my degree and began a long career in Frontline Services in mental health and drug addiction, at one point did work in a Homeless Shelter. I think this song portrays this dichotomy between the haves and have nots, between the Beauty and the Beast.
Such a unique voice. I never understood why he wasn’t bigger.
too full of thought. tho, so is paul simon, jacksonbrowne, etc. newman great.
Because he is Liser
He would blow up in a big way a decade after this song...
He does all the toy storys...
Always brings a smile to my face, reminiscing about the awesome 80s music! And of course, the warm weather in LA year round.
MY BOYS HAVE DONE IT!!! MY BOYS HAVE WON IT ALL!!!
I have been a Dodger fan since I was 4 years old and went to my first game in 1963. I am so incredibly happy for them!!! Thank you my Dodgers !!! I LOVE L.A. !!!
Giants have won three full season rings.
@@747heavyboeing3 we’ve won more rings IN California than you chumps
@@747heavyboeing3 we don't care.
@@ramuelcruzada3207 yes you do..admit it .
Dodgers and Padres wasting millions ...again.
the drumming on this is so tasty and well thought out. I love this record.
"Look at that mountain!"
The Matterhorn at Disney. We are not worthy.
I remember when this was the theme song for the ABC network. This dude got a lot of soul! He is a prolific songwriter for several movie soundtracks also!
Newman is a genius...this song never gets tired...My Goodness...!!!
NEVER!
Love that 55 Buick Super convertible..... and this song too...and the redhead!!
Song is Trash 🗑️👎 ... eat it Lakers NBA Chinese now
You want genius? Newman scored the movie(not the broad way show) RAGTIME... listen to that playlist. He brought his style to the year 1906. Have fun Earl!
@@mikedrown2721 love the big nasty redhead👍
People might not realize, he's the son of Alfred Newman, the much decorated music composer for all kinds of movie soundtracks all through the 50s and 60s. I think Alfred was nominated for a total of like 75 Grammys over his career
alfred newman is his uncle actually but still, his musical knowledge definitely rubbed off on randy id guess
As much as I know this song has it’s tongue planted firmly in cheek, there’s also a real joyfulness to it that can’t be denied. Another classic from Mr. Newman.
No tongue in cheek. Randy Newman has said multiple times he isn't being sarcastic. He was born and still lives in L.A. and that he may not love every street he mentors he does love L.A.
hey it's Enrico Palazzo
dacosta0656 😂😂😂😂😂😂
This killed me
It's also Steve Lukather's screaming guitar, the late, great Jeff Porcaro on drum and David Paich on the Fender Rhodes, all from Toto with the ever present, Waddy Wachtel on rhythm guitar! Also Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie on backing vocals.
What a cast!
Ken Perk Yes, all that as well...
But the original comment was a reference to The Naked Gun
@@ninevehguitar I know. It used to be my favorite city though I had never been there. Fell in love with it in the mid 70s watching Battle of the Network Stars and CHIPS. I'm so pissed at what dookeycrats have done to it. Now you couldn't pay me to go there. Sad.
Oh yeah 😂😂😂😂😂😂
The 80's were seriously the best decade of all time!
90s
Until HiV-AiDs happen.
The absolute best! I miss the 80’s.
I don't know but the 80s got some stuff
People - we grew up in the best time EVER….our music was AWESOME👏🏼
I don't live in LA and nor do I EVER wish to do so. However, I CERTAINLY enjoy the 80's tune AND the Video! ESPECIALY the vehicles, Clothing style and HAIR of that decade!👍😃US!
WE LOVE L.A. ❤️ 💯
LOVIN’ THE CHRIS TAYLOR COMMENTS!!!! LOVIN ALL THE HISTORICAL COMMENTS EVERYTIME OUR BOYS IN BLUE AND PURPLE&GOLD DOES SOMETHING EPIC!!!
7pm PST, Sun 2-13-22
Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl 56 Champions!
This needs to be the LA Olympics theme song
I think they’ll used during the closing ceremony
At twenty years of age, going on twenty-one, I'm moving from Greensboro, NC to LA next year and this song gets me closer every day. Because just like the lyrics say, I love LA.
Am I the only one that's here because this is a awesome song?
More awesome when LA teams win.
@@jacobbogner9043 lol they don't care if they win or lose the still get paid. It's y'all that get worked up
No. I think it's a great song too.
Who's Here When the Lakers And Dodgers Just Won The Championship💜💙💜💙
Hell yeah!!!! Championship 17 for Kobe!!! I Love LA 💜💛
We Love It 💜💛💜💛
Heeeere!!~~~!!!!!!!
@@leogonzalez3862 Yes brother!!!
Me go LAKERS!
Never seen the music video before, but I've heard this song a TON. Loved showing Matterhorn Mountain at Disneyland, it really does give a unique meaning to "Look at that mountain".
I was listening to some of these older songs, and I thought for a second, I think I remember this song. Then I knew I did, and it brought back some great memories. Randy Newman is probably the most well-known but greatest underrated musical geniuses of his time.