Taylor Swift Shares Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse of Recording Toy Story 5 Soundtrack Song
Taylor Swift offers fans a look into the creative process behind her Toy Story 5 soundtrack song, I Knew It, I Knew You. The artist expressed her long-standing love for the franchise, which concludes its latest chapter with a June 19 theatrical release.
Highlights
- •Taylor Swift documented the creation of her Toy Story 5 soundtrack song.
- •The artist was inspired to write the track immediately after watching the film.
- •Swift performed the song live and joined Randy Newman for a duet at the premiere.
- •Toy Story 5 officially hits movie theaters globally starting on June 19.
Pop sensation Taylor Swift has provided a behind-the-scenes look at the creative journey behind her latest project. The singer-songwriter shared studio footage detailing the production of her soundtrack contribution, I Knew It, I Knew You, for the highly anticipated film Toy Story 5. This glimpse into her artistic process showcases a day she described as one of the most exciting of her life.
The inspiration for the track struck swiftly. After viewing Toy Story 5, Taylor Swift felt an immediate spark of creativity, which she humorously referred to as having the \"songwriter zoomies.\" She returned home promptly to pen the end-credit song, transitioning quickly from writing to production and vocal recording sessions. In the shared clip, the artist revealed the footage was captured at 6:57 p.m., leaving her with only a narrow window before Disney leadership and Pixar executives were scheduled to arrive at the studio to preview the music.
Creative Dedication to the Toy Story 5 Soundtrack
The social media update from Taylor Swift served as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary animated franchise. Alongside the studio footage, she posted a nostalgic childhood photograph of herself and her brother, Austin, dressed in cowgirl attire. The post also included images from the film's Los Angeles premiere, featuring director Andrew Stanton and co-writer Kenna Harris. Regarding her involvement, the artist noted that crafting the song for the character Jessie felt like a unique challenge while simultaneously feeling like a natural homecoming, given her lifelong connection to the Toy Story series.
The celebration continued at the Los Angeles premiere on June 9, where the singer surprised fans with a live performance of I Knew It, I Knew You. The event also featured a memorable duet with iconic composer Randy Newman on the franchise classic, You've Got a Friend in Me. During the event, Taylor Swift lauded the movie as a masterpiece and expressed her immense gratitude for being included in such an iconic cinematic universe. She specifically praised actress Joan Cusack for her extraordinary portrayal of Jessie throughout the series. With Toy Story 5 reaching theaters nationwide on June 19, fans finally have the chance to experience the film that Taylor Swift has described as her favorite installment in the beloved series.
