.jpg) Randy Newman at a ceremony for Neil Diamond to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Image by Angela George, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Newman Bobby J.Randy Newman, born on November 28, 1943, in Los Angeles, is an influential American singer, songwriter, and composer known for his distinctive Southern-accented style and satirical lyrics. He rose to fame in the 1970s with albums like "Sail Away" and "Good Old Boys," producing hits such as "Short People" and "I Love L.A." Beyond his solo career, Newman is renowned for composing film scores for several Disney-Pixar films, including the "Toy Story" series. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and induction into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, marking him as a significant figure in contemporary music. (Source: Wikipedia)
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