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    • Nov 28, 1943
    Singer/songwriter Randy Newman is born in New Orleans, Louisiana. A witty, acerbic composer, he authors numerous songs for film, including the "Toy Story 2" piece "Woody's Roundup," performed by Grand Ole Opry members Riders In The Sky
    Jul 20, 1994
    The "Maverick" soundtrack earns a gold album from the RIAA. It features Tracy Lawrence, Waylon Jennings, Radney Foster, Restless Heart, Vince Gill, Carlene Carter, Confederate Railroad, Hal Ketchum, John Michael Montgomery, Patty Loveless, Clint Black and Randy Newman
    Jul 25, 1995
    The "Forrest Gump" soundtrack receives a quadruple-platinum album from the RIAA. It features Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again" and Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog," plus songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Dylan, Duane Eddy, Bob Seger, Randy Newman, B.J. Thomas and Harry Nilsson
    Dec 25, 1996
    The John Travolta movie "Michael" appears in theaters. It includes music by Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, The Mavericks, Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler, Don Henley, Bonnie Raitt, Al Green, Randy Newman, Frank Sinatra and Van Morrison
    Mar 7, 1997
    The Time-Life album "Sounds Of The '70s: 1978" is certified gold by the RIAA. It includes Eric Clapton's "Lay Down Sally" and Exile's "Kiss You All Over," plus Linda Ronstadt, Randy Newman, Joe Walsh, Queen and The Bee Gees, among others
    Oct 13, 1998
    Sony releases the "Pleasantville" soundtrack, featuring Elvis Presley's "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear," Gene Vincent's "Be-Bop-A-Lula" and Buddy Holly's "Rave On," plus music by Miles Davis, Fiona Apple and Randy Newman
    Dec 22, 2004
    "Meet The Fockers"--with Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Barbra Streisand--debuts in movie theaters. Tim Hardin's "If I Were A Carpenter" is heard on the soundtrack, as are Olivia Newton-John, Randy Newman and Gary Glitter
    Sep 9, 2005
    "Shelter From The Storm: A Concert For The Gulf Coast" airs on all the broadcast networks, featuring The Dixie Chicks, Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, U2, Randy Newman, Sheryl Crow, Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, Alicia Keys and Neil Young
    Feb 6, 2009
    Faith Hill sings "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" with Neil Diamond, named MusiCares Person of the Year at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Also on the bill: Tim McGraw, Raul Malo, Kid Rock, Randy Newman and The Jonas Brothers
    Dec 11, 2012
    Donna Summer is announced as a 2013 inductee in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Summer, who wrote Dolly Parton's "Starting Over Again," is part of a class that includes Heart, Rush, Randy Newman and producers Quincy Jones and Lou Adler
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