Randy Newman

== Info ==
Singer-songwriter best known for his film scores, especially You've Got a Friend in Me from the Pixar film Toy Story. Among his regular studio albums, Good Old Boys made it to number 36, Little Criminals made it to number nine, Born Again barely missed the top forty, and Harps and Angels made it to number thirty. He wrote Mama Told Me Not to Come, later a hit for Three Dog Night. His single Short People made it to number two. His early work consisted of covers of Gene Pitney, Dusty Springfield, The O'Jays, and others. He wrote The 59th Street Bridge Song for Simon and Garfunkel. Covered by Cass Elliot of The Mamas and the Papas, Art Garfunkel of Simon and Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, Wilson Pickett, and others. Short People caused controversy obviously due to claims of derogation against people with dwarfism. Louisiana 1927 became popular after Hurricane Katrina. Covered Fats Domino.
== Genres ==
Soft Rock
Roots Rock
Category:Soft Rock
Category:Roots Rock
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Category:Seventies
Category:Saturday Night Live performers