Pixar's original Cars features “Our Town,” performed by James Taylor.
The song plays over a sequence showing Radiator Springs before and after the construction of the interstate. Its lyrics and gentle country-pop style reinforce the film's themes of changing communities, disappearing roadside businesses, and the value of remembering local history.
James Taylor recorded the song for the Cars soundtrack. The soundtrack also includes music by artists such as Sheryl Crow, Rascal Flatts, Chuck Berry, and Brad Paisley, alongside orchestral score material by Randy Newman.
“Our Town” should not be confused with the songs associated with the sequels. Cars 2 has a more international and spy-oriented soundtrack, while Cars 3 uses music suited to its story about competition and transition. In the first Cars, Taylor's song is especially tied to Radiator Springs and the town's past.