The pop-rock band formed in Wales in 1973 and released their debut album Downtown Tonight in 1976. One of their songs was "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" that landed them high on the UK Singles Chart and was a commercial success. It was inspired by the 1969 psychological drama film of the same name directed by Sydney Pollack.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? recieved nine Oscar nominations at the 42nd Academy Awards, with Young winning for Best Supporting Actor. Up until 2025, the film held the record for the most nominations in history without winning Best Picture. The film's soundtrack was filled with classics from the '20s and '30s, with many believing the Racing Cars song was included due to its name.
"They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" was Racing Cars' only big hit of their careers, and a track they never saw being successful. Guitarist Graham Williams revealed it was a "throwaway" song on their album until their manager and record company believed differently. He claims that their manager walked into rehearsals and told them to create a track fans could sing along to.
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