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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-09-05 · via Rolling Stone

Taylor Swift Reveals How She and Jack Antonoff Paid Homage to Randy Newman in New Toy Story Tune

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In a rare radio interview, Taylor Swift explained that she and collaborator Jack Antonoff aimed to build upon Randy Newman's musical legacy with their song for Toy Story 5. She noted that Newman's distinctive chord progressions and sensibilities influenced their creative process, as they asked themselves what he would do. Swift also performed Newman's classic "You've Got a Friend in Me" alongside him at the film's premiere.

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