Toy Story 0001 (soundtrack)

***Toy Story*** is the soundtrack album for the ***1995*** ***Disney***/***Pixar*** animated film of the same name. The songs and score were written by ***Randy Newman***, and the score was performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony on the Sony Scoring Stage. It was released through ***Walt Disney Records*** on ***November 22***, ***1995***, the same day of the film's release. A cassette and CD single release of "***You've Got a Friend in Me***" was released on ***April 12***, ***1996***, in order to promote the soundtrack's release.

### Label

Walt Disney Records

The soundtrack was remastered in ***2006*** and although it is no longer available physically, the album is available for purchase digitally in retailers such as iTunes.

## Background

*Toy Story* is the first animated film that Randy Newman scored. The filmmakers wanted an orchestral score and an Americana sound, thinking that it would "warm up" the film, should the computer animation appear "cold". Initially, the filmmakers did not want the film to have songs. Chris Montan suggested that, rather than having the characters sing the songs, the songs would be played over scenes, a compromise that the filmmakers agreed to.

Tony Fucile thought that Newman could be a good composer for animated films, which he mentioned to Andrew Stanton. Stanton, who listened to the score to *Avalon* while writing *Toy Story*, agreed, and presented the idea to John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Joe Ranft, Bonnie Arnold and Ed Catmull.

Newman wrote "You've Got a Friend in Me" before composing the score, and before the scene for which it was written entered production. He later included references to "You've Got a Friend in Me" and "I Will Go Sailing No More" in the score. Because the film is animated, he thought it would be necessary to use Template:WikipediaLink, which he saw as a challenge.

## Critical reception

The soundtrack has received praise for its "sprightly, stirring score." Despite the album's critical success, the soundtrack only peaked at number 94 on the *Billboard* 200 album chart.

## Track listing

All songs written and composed by Randy Newman.

* Album
* Cues

1. You've Got a Friend in Me - written and performed by Randy Newman
2. Strange Things - written and performed by Randy Newman
3. I Will Go Sailing No More - written and performed by Randy Newman
4. Andy's Birthday (Instrumental)
5. Soldier's Mission (Instrumental)
6. Presents (Instrumental)
7. Buzz (Instrumental)
8. Sid (Instrumental)
9. Woody and Buzz (Instrumental)
10. Mutants (Instrumental)
11. Woody's Gone (Instrumental)
12. The Big One (Instrumental)
13. Hang Together (Instrumental)
14. On the Move (Instrumental)
15. Infinity and Beyond (Instrumental)
16. You've Got a Friend in Me (Duet) - performed by Randy Newman, Lyle Lovett

## Credits

* Music by ***Randy Newman***
* Songs written and performed by Randy Newman
* Orchestrations by Don Davis and Randy Newman
* Album produced by Frank Wolf, Don Davis, Jim Flamberg, and Randy Newman
* Executive Album Producer: Chris Montan
* Music Production Supervisor: Tod Cooper
* Music recorded and mixed by Frank Wolf at Sony Pictures Studios, Conway Studios, Ocean Way Recording, and Signet Sound Studios
* Music Editor: Jim Flamberg
* Associate Music Editor: Helena Lea
* Orchestra contracted by Sandy De Crescent
* Music prepared by Jo Ann Kane Music Service
* Recording Assistants: Greg Dennen, Tom Hardisty, Bill Kinsley, Susan McLean, and Rail Rogut
* Album mastered by Doug Saks at The Mastering Lab
* Song rhythm section musicians: Randy Newman - piano; Jim Keltner - drums; Randy Kerber - keyboards; Dean Parks - guitar; John Goux - guitar; Jimmy Johnson - bass
* Background vocals. Luana Jackman, Bobbi Page, and Yvonne Williams
* "You've Got a Friend in Me (Duet)" performed by Lyle Lovett and Randy Newman, produced by Don Was, recorded and mixed by Rik Pekkonen at Ocean Way Recording, assisted by Jeff de Morris. Musicians: Randy Newman - piano, harmonium; Jim Keltner - drums; James "Hutch" Hutchinson - bass; Mark Goldenberg - guitar; Kevin Savigar - Hammond B-3; Gabe Witcher - violin
* Album Art Director: Lea Holland
* Special thanks to ***John Lasseter***, Bonnie Arnold, Ralph Guggenheim, and Helena Lea

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *The Legacy Collection: Toy Story*
2. ↑ https://www.npr.org/2019/06/21/734515413/randy-newman-the-musical-voice-of-toy-story
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.theringer.com/movies/2022/6/15/23168388/pixar-music-soundtracks-randy-newman-michael-giacchino
4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOQ4BUu0oHw

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*Media*
**Television:** *Toy Story Treats* • *Toy Story Toons* (*Hawaiian Vacation* • *Small Fry* • *Partysaurus Rex*)
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*Disney Parks*
**Entertainment:** "A Whole New World" A Magical Disney Songbook 2 • Disney's Showtime Spectacular • Fantasmic! • Horseshoe Roundup • Mickey and the Wondrous Book • Mickey presents: “Happy Anniversary Disneyland Paris” • Mickey's Magical Music World • Once Upon a Mouse • Pixar Playtime Pals • The Golden Mickeys • Toy Story: The Musical
**Restaurants:** Alien Pizza Planet • Toy Box Cafe • Toy Story Pizza Planet Arcade • Woody’s Lunch Box • Poultry Palace • Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant
**Shops:** Al's Toy Barn • Andy's Engine • Andy's Toy Box • Buzz's Star Command • Little Green Men Store Command • Slinky Dog's Gift Trolley • Toy Story Playland Boutique
**Parades:** Block Party Bash • Disney's Dreams On Parade: Moving On • Disney's Party Express • Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade • Disney Cinema Parade • Disney Magic on Parade • Disney on Parade • Disney Stars on Parade • Dreams.... And Shine Brighter! • Flights of Fantasy Parade • Happiness is Here Parade • Jubilation! • Mickey's New Year's Eve Parade • Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Street Party • Mickey's Rainy Day Express • Mickey's Storybook Express • Paint The Night Parade • Pixar Play Parade • Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights
**Fireworks:** Celebrate the Magic • Celebrate! Tokyo Disneyland • Disney Enchantment • Happily Ever After • Illuminate! A Nighttime Celebration • The Magic, the Memories and You • Momentous • Together Forever: A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular • World of Color
**Spring:**  Disney's Easter Wonderland • Disney's Spring Promenade
**Summer:**  Mickey's WaterWorks • Pixar Water Play Street Party! • Stitch and Friends Summer Surprise
**Halloween:** The Nightmare Experiment
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*Characters*
**Humans:** Andy Davis • Molly Davis • Mrs. Davis • Sid Phillips • Hannah Phillips • Al McWhiggin • Geri • Emily • Bonnie Anderson • Mr. Anderson • Mrs. Anderson • Daisy • Ronald Tompkins • Mason • Harmony • Margaret the Store Owner • Carol • Miss Wendy • Axel the Carnie • Rosie • Rejean • Billy
**Animals:** Scud • Buster • Mr. Jones • Dragon the Cat
**Deleted characters:** Shakes • Señorita Cactus • Bizz Leapyear, Buzztron, and Blip Laserfist
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*Locations*
*Objects*
*Songs*
**Deleted:** The Fool • Plastic Spaceman
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*See Also*