2/5. A profile of Randy Newman , the American singer/songwriter renowned for both his melodic skewerings of his own culture and his songs and scores for Monsters, Inc and the two Toy Story movies. This instalment explores
Newman's initial influences and early attempts at songwriting, with music from Gene Pitney ,
Jackie DeShannon , Jerry Butler , the Fleetwoods, Vic Dana and Alan Price. Plus a look at his work's controversial content.