Fact: What If? Bob Dylan Was Behind 'Toy Story’s' Music Instead of Randy Newman
The unbelievable soundtrack pick that could have changed Toy Story.
Hey fellow film lovers, here's a story about the making of Toy Story that totally blew my mind. Did you know that Steve Jobs, the visionary executive producer and Pixar’s biggest shareholder, originally wanted Bob Dylan to write and perform the soundtrack?
Yep, over the legendary Randy Newman! Can you imagine Dylan’s voice and songwriting style fitting into that beloved Pixar universe?
It’s such a wild what-could-have-been moment. Of course, Newman’s iconic score ended up defining the film’s emotional core, but I love thinking about how different Toy Story might have been with Dylan’s gritty, poetic touch.
It just goes to show how much influence Steve Jobs had in shaping creative decisions behind the scenes. Sometimes, the most unexpected choices could have changed the entire vibe of a film.
I love digging into these behind-the-scenes stories — they remind me that even the biggest classics are full of surprises and alternate possibilities.
