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#BOTD 1943 – Randy Newman, 78, US singer, composer, pianist.

Mama Told Me Not to Come * I Think It's Going to Rain Today, two of his many great songs. Son of Irving Newman, nephew of Alfred, the most OscarNom family, with a total of 95 nominations, in various music categories.

#BOTD 1943 – Randy Newman, US singer, composer, pianist.

"I've Been Wrong Before * I Don't Want To Hear Anymore * Mama Told Me Not to Come * Sail Away * You Can Leave Your Hat On * Short People * It's a Jungle Out There * We Belong Together" (Oscar)

#BOTD 1943 – Randy Newman, 78, US singer, composer, pianist.

Since 1980s, film scores Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc., Cars, James and Giant Peach.

Others: Ragtime (1981) The Natural * Three Amigos * Pleasantville * Meet the Parents * Seabiscuit * Marriage Story (2019)

Produced by the legendary Jerry Wexler. Dusty in Memphis.

Track 4. "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore" and 7. "Just One Smile." #RandyNewman

"Can't I cry a little bit? There's nobody to notice it. Can't I cry if I want to? No one cares?" #DustySpringfield

#BOTD #RandyNewman

"Right before me, the signs implore me, help the needy and show them the way. Human kindness, overflowing. But, I think it`s going to rain today? Lonely ... so lonely."

#Refugees #AsylumSeekers #Climate

Written (1966) #NothingChanges