Steal the Show

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"Steal The Show"
Single by Lauv
from the album Elemental (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
ReleasedJune 2, 2023
Length3:11
LabelWalt Disney
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Ari Leff
  • Michael Matosic
Producer(s)
  • Lauv
  • Thomas Newman
Lauv singles chronology
"Kids Are Born Stars"
(2022)
"Steal The Show"
(2023)
"Love U Like That"
(2023)
Music video
"Steal The Show" on YouTube

"Steal The Show" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lauv, from the soundtrack to Disney/Pixar's 2023 film Elemental. The film's composer Thomas Newman and Michael Matosic respectively handled the music and lyrics with Lauv. The song plays during the montage of the dates of Ember Lumen and Wade Ripple, two of the main characters, respectively, as well as the end credits. It was released on June 2, 2023 as a single, two weeks before the film's release.

Background[edit]

On June 2, 2023, it was announced that Lauv performed the original song called "Steal the Show" that played during Ember and Wade's dates as well as end credits, which was released that day.[1] Early in production, director Peter Sohn, who used one of Lauv's songs as a placeholder, stated "we finally got the chance to work with him, I referenced his music and how we were using it. He captured the beauty [Ember and Wade] saw in each other and how it could be something more. We were so emotional when we first heard his song. It was overwhelming and we feel absolutely indebted to what he gave the film."[2] On writing the song, Lauv sat down with Thomas Newman, who gave him a couple of sounds that he was working with.[3]

Music video[edit]

On June 2, 2023, an official audio video of the song was released.[4] On July 1, 2023, the official music video of the song was released.[5]

Reception[edit]

Tom Jorgensen of Next Best Picture praised the original song, stating: "The song 'Steal The Show' by Lauv, which plays during Wade and Ember's first date, is a winning track that should enjoy some decent radio play and also aids in giving the film its feel-good vibe."[6]

Charts[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Lauv's Original Song "Steal the Show" from Pixar's Elemental Released". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Betti, Tony (June 2, 2023). "Lauv's "Steal The Show" From Pixar's Elemental Now Streaming Ahead Of Full Soundtrack Release On June 16". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "Elemental Soundtrack Details – "Steal the Show" by Lauv & Thomas Newman". Pixar Post. June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  4. ^ "Lauv - Steal The Show (From "Elemental"/Official Audio)" – via www.youtube.com.
  5. ^ Lauv - Steal The Show (From "Elemental"), retrieved August 2, 2023
  6. ^ Jorgensen, Tom (May 27, 2023). "Elemental". Next Best Picture. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  7. ^ "Lauv Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  9. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 34 of 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  12. ^ "Lauv Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  13. ^ "Digital Chart – July 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  14. ^ "Digital Chart 2023". Circle Chart. Retrieved January 12, 2024.