Randy Newman, songwriter

Randall Stuart “Randy” Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an Academy Award–winning American songwriter, arranger, composer, singer and pianist who is notable for his mordant (and often satirical) pop songs and for his many film scores. Newman was born in Los Angeles, California. As an infant, Newman moved with his family to New Orleans, Louisiana. He lived in New Orleans as a small child and spent summers there until he was eleven years old, when he returned to Los Angeles. The paternal side of his family includes three uncles who were noted Hollywood film-score composers: Alfred Newman, Lionel Newman and Emil Newman. Newman's cousins Thomas and David, and nephew Joey are also composers for motion pictures. Graduated from University High, Los Angeles. Newman attended the University of California, Los Angeles.


"Mama Told Me Not To Come"
Words and Music by Randy Newman
Performed by Three Dog Night


"Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear"
Words and Music by Randy Newman
Performed by Fozzie (Frank Oz) and Scooter (Richard Hunt)


"You Can Leave Your Hat On"
Words and Music By Randy Newman
Performed by Tom Jones


"I Think It's Going To Rain Today"
Words and Music by Randy Newman
Performed by Randy Newman


"Knock The Cover Off The Ball"
Music by Randy Newman
From the film "The Natural