Real Gone (song)

"Real Gone" is a song written by Sheryl Crow and John Shanks for the 2006 Disney·Pixar film Cars. Crow's version of the song is the second single to the official soundtrack album to the film.[1]

"Real Gone"
Single by Sheryl Crow
from the album Cars: The Soundtrack
ReleasedJune 2006
FormatCD single, Digital download
Recorded2005
GenreCountry rock
Length3:22
LabelA&M, Walt Disney
Songwriter(s)Sheryl Crow, John Shanks
Producer(s)Randy Newman
Sheryl Crow singles chronology
"Building Bridges"
(2006)		 "Real Gone"
(2006)		 "Not Fade Away"
(2007)

The song charted to No. 76 on the Billboard Pop 100, as well as No. 1 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart.

According to the sheet music published at MusicNotes.com, the song is written in the key of C major (recorded a half-step lower in B major).[2]

Charts
Chart (2006) Peak
position
Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 1
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[3] 76

Cover versions

Billy Ray Cyrus version
"Real Gone"
Single by Billy Ray Cyrus
from the album Disneymania 6, Country Sings Disney, and Back to Tennessee
ReleasedJune 17, 2008 (iTunes)
June 18, 2008 (Digitally)
FormatDigital download
Recorded2008
GenreCountry, country rock
Length3:40
LabelWalt Disney, Lyric Street
Songwriter(s)Sheryl Crow, John Shanks
Producer(s)Mark Bright
Billy Ray Cyrus singles chronology
"Ready, Set, Don't Go"
(2007)		 "Real Gone"
(2008)		 "Somebody Said a Prayer"
(2008)

Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus covered the song for the album Disneymania 6. It was made into a music video directed by Trey Fanjoy. It was released as a digital single only on June 18, 2008, after being featured on the compilation album Country Sings Disney. The song is also available on his 2009 album Back to Tennessee.

Honor Society version

Pop/rock group Honor Society covered the song for Disneymania 7. It was released as a digital single on March 9, 2010.

They Might Be Giants version

They Might Be Giants covered the song for the album The Loud House “Really Loud Music” Digital Album. It was made into a music video directed by Trey Fanjoy. It was released as a digital single only on July 22, 2020, after being featured on the compilation album Country Sings Disney. The song is also available on his 2019 album Back to Tennessee.

References
  1. Jeckell, Barry (2006-04-25). "Paisley, Crow Rev Up 'Cars' Soundtrack". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
  2. Sheryl Crow "Real Gone" Sheet Music. MusicNotes.com
  3. "Sheryl Crow – Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 17, 2014.


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