“Real Gone” plays during the opening montage of the Piston Cup season in Pixar’s Cars.
The song is performed by Sheryl Crow and appears near the beginning of the 2006 film, accompanying a fast-paced presentation of racing, crowds, sponsors, and the championship world that Lightning McQueen is entering. Its energetic rock sound establishes the film’s competitive atmosphere before the story shifts toward McQueen’s journey to Radiator Springs.
“Life Is a Highway,” performed by Rascal Flatts, is another prominent song from Cars and is often remembered first because it accompanies the road-trip portion of the movie. “Our Town,” performed by James Taylor, is tied to Radiator Springs and its fading past, making the soundtrack’s songs easy to mix up.