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Born: November 28, 1943 in New Orleans, LA
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Rock

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Biography
Randy Newman was an anomaly among early-'70s singer/songwriters. Though he was slightly influenced by Bob Dylan, his music owed 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. ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2008 Leatherheads
2003 Randy Newman's Faust [Expanded]
2003 Randy Newman Songbook, Vol. 1
2003 Good Old Boys [Bonus Track]
2002 Sail Away [Expanded]
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Filmography:
2006 Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talkin' About Him)?
2003 Soundstage: Lyle Lovett with Randy Newman & Mark Isham
2001 Great Streets: Sunset Boulevard with Randy Newman
1995 Politically Incorrect: Politics Tonight
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Influenced By: Cole Porter Fats Domino Bob Dylan George Gershwin The Beatles More >> Followers: Bonnie Raitt Luka Bloom Mark Eitzel Elvis Costello Dire Straits More >>

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