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Singer and composer Randy Newman has had one of the music industry’s most varied careers. Baby Boomers know him as the composer of Three Dog Night’s “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” and of course, the novelty hit, “Short People.” Millennials first heard him in the Toy Story movies. Singer Lynne Rothrock teams up with pianist and arranger Steve Shanley for “Sail Way: The Music of Randy Newman,” June 15 & 16 at the Opus Concert Café in Cedar Rapids.

Lynne, Steve, and Dennis all have unique memories of Randy Newman’s music, some of which will surprise you.

Tickets and information at www.artsiowa.com.