• Randy Newman decided to cancel his UK and European tour.
• He has admitted that despite the success of the major surgery he required.
• The shows announced in 2019 and scheduled for the following year.

After undergoing surgery for a fractured neck, Randy Newman decided to cancel his UK and European tour.

The 79-year-old singer-songwriter has admitted that despite the success of the major surgery he required, he still isn’t “quite ready” to resume touring.

He said in a statement: “Recently, I noticed I was shrinking. People over whom I had towered now towered over me. Could this be payback for having written ‘Short People’?”

“Turns out, my neck was broken. They operated on me successfully, I think. For even now, I look less like an anteater and more like a folk rock artist from the early ’60s.

“But the doctor said I’m not quite ready to tour. I was really looking forward to coming to Europe to perform.

“I miss performing a great deal and I look forward to a time when I can come. I’m sorry I won’t see you this time but I will see you soon.”

The shows, which were originally planned for February but were initially postponed because to the COVID-19 pandemic, were first announced in 2019 and scheduled for the following year.

The ‘You’ve Got A Friend In Me’ singer’s crew revealed he couldn’t “safely travel or perform” at the time in a tweet on his official Twitter account.

They said: “Unfortunately, due to ongoing recovery from his most recent surgery, Randy Newman is unable to safely travel or perform. Therefore his European tour must be postponed.

“His medical team is currently unable to determine when he will be ready, and they will continue to work on his healing and monitor his progress so he can return to doing what he loves: playing music for his fans.”

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