In Pixar’s Cars, James Taylor performs “Our Town” during the end credits.
“Our Town” was written by Randy Newman for the film’s soundtrack. Taylor’s gentle performance accompanies the closing credits and reinforces the movie’s themes of community, memory, and the changing American road. The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
The Cars soundtrack contains several other prominent songs. Rascal Flatts performs “Life Is a Highway,” Sheryl Crow performs “Real Gone,” and Brad Paisley performs “Find Yourself.” Because these songs are strongly associated with the film, they are frequent alternatives when identifying the end-credit track.
Randy Newman also composed the film’s instrumental score and wrote several of its songs. “Our Town” is distinct from “Route 66,” which is performed by John Mayer on the soundtrack. The title refers to the community-centered emotional conclusion rather than naming a location from the film.