Ten Favorite Randy Newman Covers
(in alphabetical order by performer; my list of favorite Randy Newman originals is here)
Lonely at the Top by The Divine Comedy
God’s Song (That’s Why I Love Mankind) by Etta James
When She Loved Me by Sarah McLachlan
Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear by The Muppets
Louisiana 1927 by Aaron Neville
Living Without You by Nilsson
Bad News from Home by Mathilde Santing
Losing You by Mavis Staples
Snow by Tracey Thorn
Mama Told Me (Not to Come) by Three Dog Night
— July 21, 2022