Enjoy the Timeless Music of America: Complete Car's YouTube Playlist ♩

Attention to Cars*

Released in 2006, the Disney-Pixar film Cars.

It is a story composed of "car characters" that anthropomorphize vehicles, with no humans or animals appearing at all.*

The protagonist is Lightning McQueen, a red car and a popular genius race car driver. It's a story about his growth through various experiences.

Despite a tough result with a box office revenue of 2.2 billion yen in Japan, which is lower than average for Disney movies,

it won the prestigious Golden Globe Award♩

In 2011, a sequel titled "Cars 2" was released, and in 2017, the third installment "Cars 3" debuted, making it one of the works loved by young children and families.

The attraction at Disney in California is popular and often has long lines, allowing visitors to ride in cars with McQueen and his friends in a car race♩

(I have ridden it once, and I was thrilled...!)

What songs play in Cars?

In the Cars movie, there are plenty of wonderful songs that let you immerse yourself in the world of Cars, ranging from songs with a nostalgic American vibe to upbeat tunes and emotionally touching songs♩

(The characters do not sing; various artists' songs play as background music.)

Let me introduce each song one by one.

BGM of Cars ① Real Gone

Real Gone is a song that plays at the beginning of the movie. It accompanies the scene where the protagonist, McQueen, overtakes other cars♩

It is a quintessential American song sung by American singer Sheryl Crow.

BGM of Cars ② Route 66

"Route 66" is sung by male artist John Mayer.

It has a bright and upbeat vibe, celebrating the enjoyment of driving on the real-life Route 66, which connects Chicago and California♩

BGM of Cars ③ Life is a Highway

Life is a Highway is a song originally released in 1991 by Tom Cochrane, even before the film was released♩

In Cars, it's covered by the three-member artist group Rascal Flatts.

It features a country music-like vibe originating from the American South＊

BGM of Cars ④ Behind Clouds

Behind Clouds is a laid-back jazz-style song sung by Brad Paisley♩

BGM of Cars ⑤ Our Town

Our Town is sung by the much-loved James Taylor in Japan, and it plays during a reflective scene on the old Route 66.

Its mellow and poignant melody resonates in the heart♡

From upbeat songs to calm ones like this, the variety is one of the charms of Cars.

BGM of Cars ⑥ Sh-Boom

Sh-Boom (シュブーン) is the only hit song by The Chords, a British band active in the 1950s♩

It is a lively, retro song that evokes the atmosphere of old Western cultures.

BGM of Cars ⑦ Find Yourself

Find Yourself (ファインドユアセルフ) is another song by Brad Paisley. It plays at the very end of the credits and has a ballad-like melody♩

I think the straightforward message of living true to oneself is wonderful.

BGM of Cars ⑧ My Heart Would Know

My Heart Would Know is a song by Hank Williams, who passed away in 1953.

It features a classic retro American vibe♩

Enjoying Various Songs in Cars♩

Cars is not a musical film where characters sing, but the English songs play as background music at key moments, making it a very enjoyable movie simply to listen to♡

It's amazing to hear songs from various artists that perfectly match the world view.

It makes me want to watch the movie again♩