Who sings “Our Town,” the end-credits song in Pixar’s Cars?

James Taylor sings “Our Town,” the end-credits song in Pixar’s Cars.

Taylor wrote and performed the song for the film’s soundtrack. Its reflective lyrics fit the story’s focus on a once-busy community that has been overlooked after modern highways redirect traffic away from Route 66.

“Our Town” is associated with the emotional transformation of Radiator Springs. Lightning McQueen begins the film treating the town as an obstacle between himself and the championship race, but he gradually recognizes its history, residents, and value.

The Cars soundtrack also includes songs by artists such as Sheryl Crow, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, and Chuck Berry. Randy Newman composed the film’s original score and wrote several songs, which can lead to confusion about who performed “Our Town.” Taylor’s recording was specifically used for the closing credits.