[Cover photo credit to Zack Brigham]

Austin-based singer/songwriter Sarah Sharp has shared her rendition of singer/songwriter Randy Newman’s “I Think It’s Going To Rain Today.” The track is the latest single off her debut album, Deja Vü, out May 15, 2026.

After meeting Randy Newman at a house concert in New Orleans and sharing a conversation about artistic dreams, Sarah Sharp created this cover of his track.

Sharp says:

I feel this song as a call towards compassion and away from what is shallow, empty, and callous right now about the world and how we treat each other. It is not from a place of sarcasm, but rather acknowledging brokenness and hoping that it will rain kindness to the point of overflowing.

When asked about how she chose the material for Deja Vü, Sharp says:

I’ve been playing with these musicians for years, and our closeness goes beyond just being like a family. I would give a kidney to anyone in my band. Months before we made this album, I had the opportunity to record six different dates at the Elephant Room, and I studied every minute of those gigs. That’s how we selected the songs.

Sharp is a 3-time Austin Music Awards Winner for “Best Jazz” and, in addition to her success with the Jitterbug Vipers, she’s also a commercial songwriter for such brands as Kia, Chanel, Macy’s and more. Her compositions have been featured on NPR’s Song Travels alongside the band.