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The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It is presented to the songwriters who have composed the best original song written specifically for a film.
Jul 16, 2016 · In fact, 45 years of Original Song in, 1978 marks one of the stronger categories I've reviewed. This year, the Academy chose to reward "Last Dance," the plenty enjoyable disco classic, heavenly performed by the late Donna Summer.
Music (Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score) - Song Score by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn; Adaptation Score by Irwin Kostal Music (Original Song) - Candle On The Water in "Pete's Dragon" Music and Lyrics by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn
List of Academy Awards for Songs. The first awards were given in 1927, the same year as the first sound film, The Jazz Singer. No musical awards for songs were included until 1934.
DateSongFilmComposers2022Naatu NaatuRRRM.M. Keeravani, Chandrabose2021No Time To DieNo Time To DieBillie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell2020Fight For YouJudas and the Black MessiahH.E.R., D’Mile, Tiara Thomas2019(I’m Gonna) Love Me AgainRocketmanElton John, Bernie TaupinApr 14, 2020 · The Winner and Nominees for the 1978 Academy Awards - Music (Original Song) Film award!
Sep 20, 2023 · The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1978, but lost to 'Last Dance' from Thank God It's Friday. The song is considered one of the most iconic and memorable songs from Grease , and one of Newton-John's signature songs.
Feb 5, 2014 · MUSIC (Original Song) “Hopelessly Devoted To You” – Grease – Music, Lyrics by John Farrar “Last Dance” – Thank God It’s Friday – Music, Lyrics by Paul Jabara