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Randy Newman writes mordant, ironic, concise songs with chromatic twists worthy of George Gershwin and Kurt Weill. He sings in a deep drawl and accompanies himself on piano (Fats Domino was an early hero) and often tours alone. Newman tends to write lyrics about characters usually bordering on the pathological: bigots, perverts, slaveship captains, ELO fans. While this practice tends to limit his pop appeal, a few of his songs have been widely covered, and he has a solid cult following. He has had one major hit single - “Short People” (#2, 1978) - and recorded other popular songs, including “The Blues” (#54, 1983) and “I Love L. A.” Since the ’80s he has also established himself as a leading composer of movie soundtracks, collecting 13 Oscar nominations for his efforts.
Newman grew up in a musical family with Hollywood connections; his uncles Alfred and Lionel both scored numerous films. By age 17, Randy was staff writer for a California music publisher. One semester short of a B.A. in music from UCLA, he dropped out of school. Lenny Waronker, son of Liberty Records’ president, was a close friend and, later, as a staff producer for Warner Bros., helped get Newman signed to the label.
Newman’s early songs were recorded by a number of performers. His friend Harry Nilsson recorded an entire album with Newman on piano, Nilsson Sings Newman, in 1970. Judy Collins (“I Think It’s Going to Rain Today”), Peggy Lee (“Love Story”), and Three Dog Night - for whom “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” hit #1 - all enjoyed success with Newman’s music.
Newman grew up in a musical family with Hollywood connections; his uncles Alfred and Lionel both scored numerous films. By age 17, Randy was staff writer for a California music publisher. One semester short of a B.A. in music from UCLA, he dropped out of school. Lenny Waronker, son of Liberty Records’ president, was a close friend and, later, as a staff producer for Warner Bros., helped get Newman signed to the label.
Newman’s early songs were recorded by a number of performers. His friend Harry Nilsson recorded an entire album with Newman on piano, Nilsson Sings Newman, in 1970. Judy Collins (“I Think It’s Going to Rain Today”), Peggy Lee (“Love Story”), and Three Dog Night - for whom “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” hit #1 - all enjoyed success with Newman’s music.
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Sail Away
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The Best of Randy Newman
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Little Criminals
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Bad Love
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I Know This Story
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This Is Gonna Be Good
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Ray Laid Low
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SelenaSweety wrote:
just got this Artist's ringtones at www.itsflycell.com. You've Got A Friend In Me is my favorite, love it!
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pklatovi wrote:
love the sarcasm.
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sionborg wrote:
I would love L.A. too if you took away all the fucking criminals and gang bangers !!!!
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ChrisJHutchins wrote:
Heh, heh, heh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrfiYAvdUuQ
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Cacophonaut wrote:
"Bigots, perverts, slaveship captains, ELO fans." lol
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wastedish wrote:
Arik Einstein - "A Randy Newman Song" - "Dayton, Ohio1903" Cover Rare Randy Newman Cover in Hebrew - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Hm-2OX5p0
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lizwenholdt wrote:
I started a new group for fans of Randy Newman and other pianist/songwriters. Check it out and please join! Thanks, Lizzie: http://www.last.fm/group/Pianist-Singer-Songwriters
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Crustclock wrote:
Agreed. A beautiful song.
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t_3000 wrote:
why is baltimore not in the top 15. how distressing.
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Candlewhack wrote:
His stuff from the 70's is underrated, compared to how amazing it is.
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djboe11 wrote:
The Story of a Rock and Roll Band from Born Again is the song in question.
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Crustclock wrote:
Haha. Who added 'ELO fans' to the bio? Or did he actually write a song about them?
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santelia wrote:
Hello! Join to this group http://www.lastfm.es/group/Toy+Story
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berrichino wrote:
Oh Randy! /swoon
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I_Ashley_I wrote:
love his stuff :) :) :) :) :)
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Echoes917 wrote:
I wish I could find my damned Good Old Boys album...grrrrr.
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Thorpe wrote:
Pleasantville score FTW.
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mydiversemusic wrote:
Too bad Randy is hanging on to his songs so freak'n tight. If I could hear a few songs maybe I would buy some others.
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David_CZ wrote:
"The Scare Floor" <333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333
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PhamilyJules wrote:
This guy knows how to write a song.
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An Evening with Randy Newman
Royce Hall - UCLA, Los Angeles CA, United States
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Randy Newman
Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland
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Apr
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Randy Newman
Peer Gynt salen, Bergen, Norway
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Song Licensing
13 Aug 2009 | from www.randynewman.com
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9 Aug 2008 | from www.randynewman.com
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