Who Sang The Original When Somebody Loved Me In The Film?

2025-08-28 09:01:40 161

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Violet
Violet
2025-08-30 21:28:33
I get nerdy about movie music, and this one’s a fav: the song in question is 'When She Loved Me', performed in the film by Sarah McLachlan and written by Randy Newman. It’s the musical heart of Jessie’s backstory in 'Toy Story 2' and that combo of songwriter and vocalist is what gives it an instantly memorable, melancholic vibe.

Little trivia I love sharing: the melody’s simplicity makes it perfect for both the onscreen montage and stripped-down covers, so you’ll find a lot of emotional reinterpretations online. If you want a quick nostalgia fix, queue that clip — it’s only a minute or two but it can totally change the mood of your day.
Weston
Weston
2025-08-31 10:45:12
That touching track from 'Toy Story 2' is 'When She Loved Me' and it’s sung in the film by Sarah McLachlan. Randy Newman wrote the song, and McLachlan’s performance is why that montage about Jessie hits so many people. I hear that people sometimes remember the title wrong as 'When Somebody Loved Me', which makes sense because the lyrics feel universal. If you’re looking for the original film performance, search for Sarah McLachlan’s version on the soundtrack — it’s the one that’ll make you reach for tissues.
Ursula
Ursula
2025-09-02 13:56:49
I still get a little teary thinking about that montage — the song you're asking about is actually titled 'When She Loved Me', and the version used in the film was sung by Sarah McLachlan.

Randy Newman wrote the song for 'Toy Story 2', and McLachlan's voice gives it that aching, intimate quality that makes Jessie's flashback hit so hard. The arrangement is sparse and aching: piano and strings that leave plenty of space for the vocal to carry the emotion. I first heard it in the theater and kept replaying that moment in my head for days; it’s one of those rare film songs that sticks like a memory.

If you ever want to revisit it, listen to the soundtrack or find the clip from 'Toy Story 2' — it’s short but devastating. It’s the kind of song that sneaks up on you and reminds you why music in film can be so powerful.
Freya
Freya
2025-09-03 01:37:15
I watched 'Toy Story 2' with my younger cousins and they asked why I suddenly went quiet during the Jessie scene — the culprit was 'When She Loved Me', sung in the film by Sarah McLachlan. Randy Newman wrote it, and the whole package is crafted to pull at your heartstrings: minimalist accompaniment, a melody that circles back on itself, and a vocal that feels like a confession.

Funny thing — a lot of people misremember the title as 'When Somebody Loved Me'. I used to think that too until I read the soundtrack notes. If you’re curious about the song’s lineage, the movie cut is the definitive version for most fans, but there are live covers and tributes that highlight how many people the song has affected. Rewatching that sequence always hits me differently depending on my mood.
Emily
Emily
2025-09-03 16:19:53
I always correct people gently when they mix up the title — the song is 'When She Loved Me', and Sarah McLachlan sang the original film version used in 'Toy Story 2'. Randy Newman wrote it, and his songwriting plus McLachlan’s voice created a perfect emotional match for Jessie’s backstory.

What fascinates me is how the songwriting economy and vocal delivery work together: Newman’s melody is simple and heartbreaking, and McLachlan doesn’t over-sing — she keeps it intimate, breathy, and vulnerable. That restraint lets the scene breathe and the visuals do their work; the song doesn’t need ornamentation to be effective. I still recommend listening both to the movie cut and the album track to hear subtle differences in production and mix.
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