Randy Newman

Randall Stuart Newman is an American singer, songwriter, arranger, pianist, composer, and conductor born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. He is known for his non-rhotic Southern-accented singing style, early Americana-influenced songs (often with sarcastic or satirical lyrics), and various film scores. His hits as a recording artist include "Short People" (1977), "I Love L.A." (1983), and "You've Got a Friend in Me" (1995) with Lyle Lovett, while other artists have enjoyed success with cover versions of his "Mama Told Me Not to Come" (1966), "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" (1968), and "You Can Leave Your Hat On" (1972).