Ryan Gosling’s catchy and hilarious song ‘I’m Just Ken’ from the upcoming ‘Barbie’ movie has become a viral hit, earning a Grammy nomination and spawning an EP with three new versions. But the song, which showcases Gosling’s vocal and comedic talents as the iconic doll’s boyfriend, was almost left out of the movie, according to its co-writer and co-producer Mark Ronson.
The Story Behind ‘I’m Just Ken’
Ronson, who collaborated with Gosling and Andrew Wyatt on the song, revealed the story behind ‘I’m Just Ken’ in an interview with Deadline. He said that the song was inspired by a scene in the movie, where Ken (Gosling) performs a musical number for Barbie (Margot Robbie) in a karaoke bar, expressing his feelings and frustrations as her sidekick. Ronson said that he and Wyatt wrote the song in a few hours, and then sent it to Gosling, who loved it and recorded his vocals in his home studio.
Ronson said that the song was meant to be a fun and funny moment in the movie, but also a sincere and heartfelt one, as Ken tries to win over Barbie and show her his true self. He said that the song was influenced by various genres and artists, such as pop, rock, disco, and Prince. He also said that the song was a tribute to Ken’s character and history, as well as a parody of his stereotypes and clichés.
The Challenge of Keeping ‘I’m Just Ken’ in the Movie
Ronson said that the song faced a challenge of staying in the movie, as it was considered too long and too risky by some of the executives and producers. He said that the song was originally seven minutes long, and that it had to be cut down to four and a half minutes, to fit the movie’s pace and tone. He also said that the song had to be approved by Mattel, the company that owns the Barbie brand, and that it had to pass the test of the audience’s reaction.
Ronson said that he and Gosling had to fight for the song, and that they were supported by the movie’s director, Greta Gerwig, who believed in the song’s value and impact. He said that Gerwig had a vision of a world run by women, where Ken still had a role and a voice, and that the song was a part of that vision. He also said that Gerwig had a sense of humor and a sense of music, and that she helped shape and polish the song.
Ronson said that the song eventually made it to the movie, and that he was glad and grateful that it did. He said that the song was a highlight of the movie, and that it received a positive and enthusiastic response from the critics and the fans. He also said that the song was a joy and a challenge to work on, and that he was proud and honored to collaborate with Gosling and Wyatt on it.
The Success and Expansion of ‘I’m Just Ken’
Ronson said that the song became a success and a phenomenon, and that it led to the creation and release of an EP with three new versions of the song, including a holiday-themed one, called ‘I’m Just Ken – Merry Kristmas Barbie’. He said that the EP was a spontaneous and fun project, that he and Gosling did for the fans and for themselves. He said that the EP showcased the different sides and moods of the song, such as acoustic, disco, and festive.
Ronson said that the song also earned a Grammy nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media, and that he was surprised and thrilled by the recognition. He said that the song was a labor of love and a passion project, and that he did not expect it to get such acclaim and attention. He also said that the song was a testament to the talent and charisma of Gosling, who delivered a memorable and brilliant performance as Ken.
Ryan Gosling’s catchy and hilarious song ‘I’m Just Ken’ from the upcoming ‘Barbie’ movie has become a viral hit, earning a Grammy nomination and spawning an EP with three new versions. But the song, which showcases Gosling’s vocal and comedic talents as the iconic doll’s boyfriend, was almost left out of the movie, according to its co-writer and co-producer Mark Ronson. Ronson, who collaborated with Gosling and Andrew Wyatt on the song, revealed the story behind ‘I’m Just Ken’ in an interview with Deadline. He said that the song was inspired by a scene in the movie, where Ken performs a musical number for Barbie in a karaoke bar, expressing his feelings and frustrations as her sidekick. He said that the song faced a challenge of staying in the movie, as it was considered too long and too risky by some of the executives and producers. He said that he and Gosling had to fight for the song, and that they were supported by the movie’s director, Greta Gerwig, who believed in the song’s value and impact. He said that the song eventually made it to the movie, and that he was glad and grateful that it did. He said that the song became a success and a phenomenon, and that it led to the creation and release of an EP with three new versions of the song, including a holiday-themed one, called ‘I’m Just Ken – Merry Kristmas Barbie’. He said that the EP was a spontaneous and fun project, that he and Gosling did for the fans and for themselves. He said that the song also earned a Grammy nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media, and that he was surprised and thrilled by the recognition. He said that the song was a labor of love and a passion project, and that he did not expect it to get such acclaim and attention. He also said that the song was a testament to the talent and charisma of Gosling, who delivered a memorable and brilliant performance as Ken.
