Type: Lyrics are included with the album, Soundtrack, Children
Genre: Soundtrack
Review
Randy Newman wrote and sang three songs in his characteristic style for the soundtrack of the first computer-animated children's movie, Toy Story, along with a sprightly, stirring score that reflected the film's fun, adventurous spirit. "You've Got A Friend In Me," performed both as a solo by Newman at the start and as a duet with Lyle Lovett at the end (reflecting the theme of emerging friendship between toys Woody and Buzz Lightyear), earned an Oscar nomination; "Strange Things" was a comically ominous song used to express Woody's feelings about being supplanted by Buzz; and "I Will Go Sailing No More" was a wistful lament for Buzz when he made the agonizing discovery that he was a toy, not a space hero. Newman's winning score helped set the mood for the charming film that was a box office champion for Christmas 1995. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
Lyle Lovett (Vocals), Lyle Lovett (Performer), Randy Newman (Piano), Randy Newman (Composer), Randy Newman (Harmonium), Randy Newman (Vocals), Randy Newman (Lyricist), Randy Newman (Rhythm), Randy Newman (Producer), Randy Newman (Performer), Randy Newman (Orchestration), Jim Keltner (Drums), Jim Keltner (Keyboards), Jim Keltner (Rhythm), Todd Cooper (Music Production Supervisor), Jeff DeMorris (Assistant Engineer), Jeff DeMorris (Mixing Assistant), Greg Dennon (Assistant Engineer), Mark Goldberg (Guitar), Mark Goldenberg (Guitar), John Goux (Guitar), John Goux (Rhythm), James "Hutch" Hutchinson (Bass), Luana Jackman (Vocals (Background)), Jimmy Johnson (Bass), Jimmy Johnson (Rhythm), Randy Kerber (Keyboards), Randy Kerber (Rhythm), Billy Kinsley (Assistant Engineer), Chris Montan (Executive Producer), Bobbi Page (Vocals (Background)), Danny Parks (Guitar), Dean Parks (Guitar), Dean Parks (Rhythm), Rik Pekkonen (Engineer), Rik Pekkonen (Mixing), Kevin Savigar (Organ (Hammond)), Kevin Savigar (Hammond Synth), Don Was (Producer), Yvonne Williams (Vocals (Background)), Frank Wolf (Producer), Frank Wolf (Engineer), Frank Wolf (Mixing), Rail Jon Rogut (Assistant Engineer), Susat Mclean (Assistant Engineer), Sandy DeCrescent (Orchestra Contractor), Lea Holland (Art Direction), Tom Hardisty (Assistant Engineer), Jim Flamberg (Producer), Jim Flamberg (Music Editor), Doug Saks (Mastering), Gabe Witcher (Violin), Jimmy Johnson (Bass), Jo Ann Kane (Music Preparation), Helena Lea (Associate Editor), Don Davis (Producer), Don Davis (Orchestration)