A live rendition of a song written for a film, performed by its artist rather than played as a recording. Taylor Swift’s performance of ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ from Toy Story 5 was the musical centrepiece of the 2026 Academy Museum Gala’s after-dinner programme — a rare chance to hear a future soundtrack favourite unveiled in a room full of filmmakers.
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