Happy 80th birthday today to American singer/songwriter/film composer Randy Newman who was born on 11/28/43. As one of the most misunderstood American songwriters of the 20th century, Newman has earned his place as one of the most beloved songwriters of our time and perhaps the most overlooked as well. His film scores include Ragtime, Awakenings, The Natural, Leatherheads, Cats Don’t Dance, Meet the Parents, Cold Turkey, and Seabiscuit alongside his classic albums that include 12 Songs, Sail Away, and Good Old Boys. Watch Newman live in Holland with a full orchestra in 1979…
