Randy Newman Biography

Randy Newman, Comedian

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Born as	Randall Stuart Newman
Occup.	Comedian
From	USA
Born	November 28, 1943 Los Angeles, California, USA
Age	80 years

Randy Newman is a prominent American vocalist, songwriter, and author best known for his distinctive voice and also emotive verses. He was born on November 28, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, to a family members of musicians. His mother was a performance pianist, and his father was a composer and also conductor. His uncle, Alfred Newman, was a well-known author for film scores.

Newman grew up in a music house as well as began playing the piano at a very early age. He started composing tunes while in college, and also in the 1960s, he landed a job creating songs for other musicians. He created pinch hit musicians such as Gene Pitney, Dusty Springfield, as well as Three Dog Night.

In 1968, Newman released his debut cd, Randy Newman Creates Something New Under the Sun. The album was not commercially successful, however it got critical praise. His following two albums, 12 Songs and also Sail Away, likewise did not market well, however they established Newman as a gifted songwriter and also performer.

Newman acquired traditional success in 1977 with his hit single "Short People". The song sparked controversy for its verses, which some believed were disparaging to those of short stature. In spite of the debate, the tune became a top 20 hit and helped Newman's cd, Little Criminals, come to be an industrial success.

Throughout the 1980s and also 1990s, Newman remained to release cds and create songs for movies. He got Oscar elections for his deal with numerous motion picture soundtracks, consisting of Ragtime, The Natural, and Toy Story.

In 2001, Newman released his album, The Randy Newman Songbook, which included re-recordings of a few of his most popular songs, including "Short People" and also "I Love LA". The cd was favored and made Newman a Grammy nomination.

Newman remains to write music for motion pictures as well as carry out real-time. He's won many awards, including 6 Grammys, three Emmys, and also two Academy Awards. In 2013, he was inducted right into the Rock as well as Roll Hall of Fame.

Randy Newman is a cherished and significant number in American music. His special voice and ability for narration have made him among one of the most respected songwriters of his generation.

Our collection contains 8 quotes who is written / told by Randy.

Related authors: Harry Nilsson (Musician), Dusty Springfield (Musician)

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8 Famous quotes by Randy Newman

"Learn about the world, the way it works, any kind of science and anthropology, it's really an interesting place we live in. Evolution is a really fantastic idea, even more than the idea of God I think"

"Stay away from drugs. They're not worth it. I've tried, but there's none of them that's worth it"

"I think the tax cut is ridiculous but so am I"

"I started recording because I was always complaining about the records that I was getting of my songs. At least if I did them and messed them up, I wouldn't have anyone else to blame"

"I like the idea of taking a true classic written by a true genius and destroying it essentially! I like the idea of bringing it down to earth a bit - and even a bit lower than that"

"I am not overlooking any mail. I'm looking at all of it. I even wrote back to the Viagra people"

"I once had dinner with Madonna and I wasn't nervous but within about a minute I found myself talking about underwear"

"If we'd had another carefree 70's, I'd have been dead. It was a little too carefree, you know? I don't know how carefree they were for me, I think I was worried then, I can't remember what about"