Which song by Sheryl Crow appears in Pixar's Cars?

Sheryl Crow performs “Real Gone,” a song featured in Pixar's Cars.

“Real Gone” plays during the opening sequence, establishing Lightning McQueen as a fast, ambitious racer before the story moves into its road-trip conflict. Crow co-wrote the song with John Shanks, and its energetic rock sound suits the film's racing imagery and restless protagonist.

The Cars soundtrack combines original songs with material connected to American road music. Other notable tracks include Rascal Flatts' “Life Is a Highway,” which became strongly associated with the franchise, and Brad Paisley's “Behind the Clouds.” Because “Life Is a Highway” is so memorable in Cars, it is often incorrectly selected when the question asks specifically for Sheryl Crow's contribution.

The soundtrack also includes “Our Town,” written and performed by Randy Newman. That song has a more reflective role, contrasting with the speed and swagger of “Real Gone.”