Which artist performed “Real Gone” in Pixar’s Cars?

Sheryl Crow performed “Real Gone” in Pixar’s Cars.

“Real Gone” is the opening song on the Cars soundtrack and plays during the film’s early highway sequence. Sheryl Crow recorded the track specifically for the movie, giving the soundtrack a blues-rock and country-rock edge that fits the film’s American road setting.

The song was written by Sheryl Crow and John Shanks. Its lyrics and driving rhythm establish the film’s road-trip atmosphere before the story moves to Lightning McQueen’s long journey toward the Piston Cup finale. The soundtrack also includes songs by artists such as Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, and Chuck Berry.

Rascal Flatts performed “Life Is a Highway,” another prominent Cars song, which is why the two artists are often confused in trivia questions. Brad Paisley performed “Behind the Clouds” and “Find Yourself.” “Real Gone” is not a song from Cars 2 or Cars 3; it is specifically associated with the 2006 original film.