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Randy Newman
Randy Newman was an anomaly among early-'70s singer/songwriters. Though
he was slightly influenced by Bob Dylan, his music owes more to New Orleans
R&B and traditional pop than folk. Newman developed an idiosyncratic
style that alternated between sweeping, cinematic pop and rolling R&B,
which were tied together by his nasty sense of humor. Where his peers
concentrated on confessional songwriting, Newman drew characters, creating
a world filled with misfits, outcasts, charlatans, and con men. Though
he occasionally showed sympathy for his characters, he became well known
for his biting sense of satire, highlighted by his fluke 1978 hit "Short
People" and his parody of '80s yuppies, "I Love L.A." While
Newman's records consistently received strongly positive reviews, he made
his money through composing film scores for films like Ragtime and The
Natural. His albums may never have sold in large amounts, but his work
has influenced several generations of songwriters, including Lyle Lovett
and Mark Knopfler.
Newman garnered another Oscar nomination in 1996 for "You've Got
a Friend," which was featured in the Disney computer-animated film,
Toy Story. His career was celebrated in 1998 with the release of the four-disc
box set Guilty: 30 Years of Randy Newman. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All
Music Guide.
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