Taylor Swift's Emotional Connection to Toy Story 5: A Musical Journey with Jessie
Taylor Swift has always been a friend of the Toy Story franchise, and she recently recorded an original song for the fifth movie. During an appearance on the Toy Story: 30 Years and Beyond special on 20/20, Swift shared her emotional connection to the song she wrote for the film, specifically for the character Jessie. The line she wrote, "I watched you drive around the bend for what I thought would be the last time I saw my friend," resonated deeply with her.
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, who voiced Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively, discussed how Swift's involvement in the project was kept under wraps. Swift expressed her gratitude for being given the opportunity to contribute music to the latest Toy Story installment, mentioning that she was the first songwriter outside of Randy Newman to be involved in the franchise.
Swift collaborated with Jack Antonoff on the new song, "I Knew It, I Knew You," which she performed for the first time at the Los Angeles premiere. She shared her excitement about writing for the beloved characters she has admired since childhood and described the experience as a musical departure and coming home.
The pop star expressed her love for the Toy Story franchise and her admiration for Randy Newman's work on the film's music. She thanked Andrew Stanton for envisioning her as a part of the project and expressed her enthusiasm for continuing to be a part of the Toy Story world. Swift's involvement in creating music for Toy Story 5 has been a dream come true for her, and she is thrilled to be a part of the iconic franchise.