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Randy Newman

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The Resume

    (November 28, 1943- )
    Grew up in Los Angeles, California
    Famed for his hit 'Short People'
    Known for composing music for motion picture movies and television shows
    Composed 'Good Old Boys' (Dukes of Hazzard), 'The Natural's Theme' (The Natural), 'I Love L.A.' (Naked Gun), 'I Love to See You Smile' (Parenthood), 'Mr. President' (Forrest Gump), 'You Can Leave Your Hat On' (Full Monty), 'You've Got a Friend' (Toy Story) and 'If I Didn't Have You' (Monsters, Inc.)
    Won an Oscar for Best Original Song for the movie Monsters, Inc (2002)
    Seven Time Musical Guest on Saturday Live (1975, 77, 78, 79, 83, 86, 88)
    An Atheist

Why he might be annoying:

    He finally won an Oscar after sixteen nominations (Monster, Inc March 2002).
    He, along with a few other musicians, filed a $40 million copyright infringement lawsuit against MP3.com in 2001.
    He holds the record for most Oscar nominations without any wins (15).
    He mocked little people in his song 'Short People' even saying 'short people have no reason for living.'
    According to the Stupid Laws web site, it is illegal to play his song 'Short People' on the radio in Maryland.
    Most of his songs will most likely get stuck in your head because they are catchy.
    He wears big glasses and has messy hair.
    During his first marriage, he had an affair with the woman that ended up becoming his second wife.
    He got divorced (1985).
    Early in his career, he was paid $50 a month to write music for other musicians.
    His 1969 debut album bombed.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Tom Jones recorded his song 'You Can Leave Your Hat On.'
    The Los Angeles Lakers usually play 'I Love L.A.' during their post season games.
    He suffered from Epstein-Barr Syndrome during the late 1980's.

Credit: My Niece Alyse


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 81.25% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 43 Votes: 44.19% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 68 Votes: 60.29% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 48 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 109 Votes: 51.38% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 139 Votes: 56.83% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 259 Votes: 60.62% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 313 Votes: 53.67% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 274 Votes: 49.27% Annoying