The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy
Randy Newman, Chris Stapleton
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I was a lonesome cowboy Lonesome as I could be And he came along and changed my life Fixed what was broken in me I was a lonesome cowboy Didn't have a friend Now I got friends coming out of my ears I'll never be lonesome again You can't be happy when you're all by yourself Go on, tell me I'm wrong (you're wrong) When someone takes you down from the shelf And plays with you some, it's wonderful (wonderful) I was a lonesome cowboy But not anymore I just found out what love is about I never felt this way before I was a lonesome cowboy But not anymore
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy" is a song written by Randy Newman, an American composer known for his film scores, and performed by Chris Stapleton, a Grammy-winning country artist.
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Movie ContributionThe song was recorded for the soundtrack of Pixar’s 2019 film, "Toy Story 4". It plays during the movie's end credits.
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Outstanding LyricsRandy Newman, the writer, intended for “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy” to be from the perspective of the character Woody. Woody’s longing for a companion reflects in the lyrics of the song.
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Collaboration BackgroundThough Chris Stapleton and Randy Newman come from vast different musical traditions, Stapleton had said in interviews that he has been a lifelong fan of Newman's work, which led to their collaboration for the song.
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Genre FusionWhile the song has the classic country sound associated with Stapleton, it also incorporates Newman's signature orchestral arrangements.
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Multiple NominationsThe song was nominated for Best Song Written For Visual Media at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, a clear testament to Randy Newman's songwriting skills.
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Song ThemeThe song carries themes of loneliness, longing, and the cowboy ethos - values linked to Woody’s character in the film.
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Nationwide AcclaimBoth the fans of Toy Story and country music lovers appreciated the song, making it popular among a wide range of audience.
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Touch of NostalgiaThe song touches on both newer elements from Toy Story 4 and the nostalgia of the earlier Toy Story films, making it emotionally impactful for listeners.
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Classic Country VibeStapleton's hardy, warm baritone lends a classic country vibe to the song that connects with listeners across generations.
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Unique ContributionThis is the first time Stapleton contributed to a movie soundtrack, marking it as a unique piece in his repertoire.
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Song PerformanceStapleton performed the song live for the first time at the 2019 CMA Fest, gaining more recognition for the hit.
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