What is the first Pixar film that comes to your mind when you think of the famed studio’s catalog? More than likely your response was probably Pixar’s ground-breaking first full-length film featuring the unstoppable duo of Buzz and Woody — Toy Story. The movie not only wowed audiences with its amazing new animation style but also with its sharp wit and ability to make you feel genuine emotion for the film’s characters — would they ever get back to Andy safely?
The emotional pull of the story, the wonderful design of the characters, and the incredible vocal work are just a few of the elements that comprise this masterpiece. But, what about Randy Newman’s brilliant and astounding (now iconic) score and songs? The visual and audio are so intertwined that there is no way one can be referenced without also thinking of the other. Heck, You’ve Got a Friend in Me may very well be one of the most memorable moments in all of Pixar’s history.
TWENTY YEARS LATER
November 1995 — As soon as the credits rolled on Toy Story, I immediately jumped out of my theater seat and was on a mission — I had to own the soundtrack to the film I just experienced. This may sound like an exaggeration to suit the story, but I assure you it is not. And now, twenty years later as Pixar celebrates its 2-decade milestone, Walt Disney Records will release (as part of The Legacy Collection series) a wonderful re-issue of the Toy Story soundtrack with even more songs and ways to enjoy Mr. Newman’s work.
Pixar Post was given the exclusive first look at the high-resolution artwork and tracklisting for the 2-disc Legacy Collection set releasing on July 10, 2015 (Walt Disney Records).
TRACKLIST:
DISC 1
- Opening Instrumental
- You’ve Got a Friend in Me Randy Newman
- Andy’s Birthday Is Today Instrumental
- They’re Alive! Instrumental
- “Staff Meeting Everybody!” Instrumental
- “You Too, Bo Peep” Instrumental
- Andy’s Birthday Party Instrumental
- Code Red Instrumental
- A Good Soldier Never Leaves a Man Behind Instrumental
- Presents: Who Invited That Kid? Instrumental
- Surprise Present Instrumental
- “What Are You Doing Under the Bed?” Instrumental
- Buzz Revealed Instrumental
- Buzz Flies Instrumental
- Strange Things Randy Newman
- Woody/Bo Peep Instrumental
- Sid Instrumental
- Virtual Realty Instrumental
- Woody Plots Instrumental
- Rube Globeburg Instrumental
- “Woody Did It!” Instrumental
- Rescue Attempt Instrumental
- “Buzz, You’re Alive!” Instrumental
- Buzz and Woody Fight Instrumental
- Buzz’s Mission Instrumental
- “It’s a Spaceship, Buzz” Instrumental
- Pizza Planet Rock Instrumental
- “What? Hello? A Space Port!” Instrumental
- The Claw Instrumental
- Dr. Sid Instrumental
- Mutant Toys Instrumental
- Woody’s Gone Instrumental
- “Sorry Guys, Dinner’s Canceled” Instrumental
- Scud Instrumental
- Buzz Lightyear Commercial Instrumental
- I Will Go Sailing No More Randy Newman
- Out the Window Instrumental
- Sid’s Toys Fix Buzz Instrumental
- The Big One Instrumental
- Sad Andy Instrumental
- “Buzz, I Need Your Help” Instrumental
- Working Together (Leads to Failure) Instrumental
- The Rescue Pt. 1 Instrumental
- Sid Counts Down Instrumental
- The Rescue Pt. 2: Play Nice, Sid Instrumental
- Chasing the Van Instrumental
- RC to the Rescue Instrumental
- To Infinity and Beyond Instrumental
- Together Again and a Very Merry Christmas Instrumental
- You’ve Got a Friend in Me Lyle Lovett and Randy Newman
- End Credits Instrumental
DISC 2
- Strange Things Piano/Vocal Demo
- Plastic Spaceman Piano/Vocal Demo
- I Will Go Sailing No More Piano/Vocal Demo
- The Fool Piano/Vocal/Background Vocal Demo
- You’ve Got a Friend in Me Instrumental Version
- Strange Things Instrumental Version
- I Will Go Sailing No More Instrumental Version
- Thanking the Orchestra Spoken
ADDITIONAL DETAILS & ORDERING
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Serious fans of Pixar’s scores know that the “Cast and Crew” soundtracks for each film (exclusive to Pixar Animation Studio employees) contain two to three times the number of songs as the retail release. What’s even more exciting (and why we feel this is essential to own) is that an official “Cast and Crew” Toy Story soundtrack was never produced — until now.
Disc one contains the complete score (including songs) from the film in sequential order, while disc two contains instrumental and demo versions of the iconic songs. The set also comes with a collectible 20-page booklet which includes liner notes by John Lasseter and Randy Newman.
The cover artwork was created by the exceedingly talented Lorelay Bové, a visual development artist with Walt Disney Animation Studios (Tangled, Winnie the Pooh, Wreck-It Ralph). Bove’s art can be seen in the hardcover book, Lovely: Ladies of Animation: The Art of Lorelay Bové, Brittney Lee, Claire Keane, Lisa Keene, Victoria Ying and Helen Chen. Additionally, Bové was recently named one of ‘10 Animators to Watch’ by Variety (the same article we discussed that also noted Toy Story 4 co-director, Josh Cooley, as well).
Be sure to pick up The Legacy Collection: Toy Story on Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, or YouTube Music (released on July 10, 2015).
THE LEGACY COLLECTION SERIES
Walt Disney Records – The Legacy Collection, celebrates the anniversaries of Disney’s most cherished and classic films that have been enchanting audiences for generations through twelve special releases. With the quality of the Toy Story release, we also encourage you to explore the additional Legacy Collection releases.
- The Lion King (June 24, 2014)
- Mary Poppins (August 24, 2014)
- Sleeping Beauty (October 7, 2014)
- The Little Mermaid (November 24, 2014)
- Fantasia (January 13, 2015)
- Pinocchio (February 10, 2015)
- Lady and the Tramp (April 28, 2015)
- Disneyland (May 6, 2015 at Disneyland & August 18, 2015 retail)
- Cinderella (June 23, 2015)
- Toy Story (July 10, 2015)
- Pocahontas (July 21, 2015)
- The Aristocats (August 18, 2015)
