Music (Original Song) — Every Winner and Nominee
Every film recognised in the Oscars Music (Original Song) category in CineRoll's records: 220 films across 51 years, 51 of them winners.
The most recent winner is KPop Demon Hunters (2026); the earliest on record is Nashville (1976).
The last three winners were KPop Demon Hunters (2026), Emilia Pérez (2025) and Barbie (2024).
The list is newest first. Each year shows the winner at the top, then the other nominees; a year with enough nominees links to its own page.
Last updated
2026
KPop Demon Hunters(2025)Winnerfrom KPop Demon Hunters; Music and Lyric by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo and Teddy Park




2025
Emilia Pérez(2024)Winnerfrom Emilia Pérez; Music by Clément Ducol and Camille; Lyric by Clément Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard
Elton John: Never Too Late(2024)from Elton John: Never Too Late; Music and Lyric by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt and Bernie Taupin



2024
Winner



2023
Winner
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever(2022)from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; Music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson; Lyric by Tems and Ryan Coogler
Everything Everywhere All at Once(2022)from Everything Everywhere All at Once; Music by Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski; Lyric by Ryan Lott and David Byrne


2022
Winner



2021
Judas and the Black Messiah(2021)Winner"Fight For You" from Judas and the Black Messiah; Music by H.E.R. and Dernst Emile II; Lyric by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga(2020)"Husavik" from Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga; Music and Lyric by Savan Kotecha, Fat Max Gsus and Rickard Göransson
One Night in Miami...(2020)"Speak Now" from One Night in Miami...; Music and Lyric by Leslie Odom, Jr. and Sam Ashworth
The Life Ahead (The Life Ahead (La Vita Davanti a Se))(2020)"Io Sì (Seen)" from The Life Ahead (La Vita Davanti a Se); Music by Diane Warren; Lyric by Diane Warren and Laura Pausini

The Trial of the Chicago 7(2020)"Hear My Voice" from The Trial of the Chicago 7; Music by Daniel Pemberton; Lyric by Daniel Pemberton and Celeste Waite
2020
Rocketman(2019)Winner"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from Rocketman; Music by Elton John; Lyric by Bernie Taupin

Frozen II(2019)"Into The Unknown" from Frozen II; Music and Lyric by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez

Toy Story 4(2019)"I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" from Toy Story 4; Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
2019
A Star Is Born(2018)Winner"Shallow" from A Star Is Born; Music and Lyric by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt
Black Panther(2018)"All The Stars" from Black Panther; Music by Kendrick Lamar, Mark "Sounwave" Spears and Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith; Lyric by Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith
Mary Poppins Returns(2018)"The Place Where Lost Things Go" from Mary Poppins Returns; Music by Marc Shaiman; Lyric by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs(2018)"When A Cowboy Trades His Spurs For Wings" from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs; Music and Lyric by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
2018
Winner
Call Me by Your Name(2017)"Mystery Of Love" from Call Me by Your Name; Music and Lyric by Sufjan Stevens
Marshall(2017)"Stand Up For Something" from Marshall; Music by Diane Warren; Lyric by Lonnie R. Lynn and Diane Warren
Mudbound(2017)"Mighty River" from Mudbound; Music and Lyric by Mary J. Blige, Raphael Saadiq and Taura Stinson
The Greatest Showman(2017)"This Is Me" from The Greatest Showman; Music and Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
2017
La La Land(2016)Winner"City of Stars" from La La Land; Music by Justin Hurwitz; Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Jim: The James Foley Story(2016)"The Empty Chair" from Jim: The James Foley Story; Music and Lyric by J. Ralph and Sting
La La Land(2016)"Audition (The Fools Who Dream)" from La La Land; Music by Justin Hurwitz; Lyric by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Trolls(2016)"Can't Stop The Feeling" from Trolls; Music and Lyric by Justin Timberlake, Max Martin and Karl Johan Schuster
2016
Winner
Fifty Shades of Grey(2015)“Earned It” from Fifty Shades of Grey; Music and Lyric by The Weeknd, Ahmad Balshe, Jason Quenneville and Stephan Moccio

The Hunting Ground(2015)“Til It Happens To You” from The Hunting Ground; Music and Lyric by Diane Warren and Lady Gaga

2015
Winner
Begin Again(2014)“Lost Stars” from Begin Again; Music and Lyric by Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois

Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me(2014)“I’m Not Gonna Miss You” from Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me; Music and Lyric by Glen Campbell and Julian Raymond

2014
Winner

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom(2013)Ordinary Love in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" Music by Paul Hewson, Dave Evans, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen; Lyric by Paul Hewson
2013
Winner
Les Misérables(2012)Suddenly in "Les Misérables" Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg; Lyric by Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil


2012
Winner
2011
Winner
Country Strong(2010)Coming Home in "Country Strong" Music and Lyric by Tom Douglas, Troy Verges and Hillary Lindsey

2010
Crazy Heart(2009)WinnerThe Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart) in "Crazy Heart" Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett

The Princess and the Frog(2009)Almost There in "The Princess and the Frog" Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
The Princess and the Frog(2009)Down In New Orleans in "The Princess and the Frog" Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
2009
Winner
Slumdog Millionaire(2008)O Saya in "Slumdog Millionaire" Music and Lyric by A.R. Rahman and Maya Arulpragasam
WALL·E(2008)Down To Earth in "WALL-E" Music by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman; Lyric by Peter Gabriel
2008
Winner
August Rush(2007)Raise It Up in "August Rush" Music and Lyric by Jamal Joseph, Charles Mack and Tevin Thomas



2007
An Inconvenient Truth(2006)WinnerI Need To Wake Up in "An Inconvenient Truth" Music and Lyric by Melissa Etheridge

Dreamgirls(2006)Listen in "Dreamgirls" Music by Henry Krieger and Scott Cutler; Lyric by Anne Preven


2006
Hustle & Flow(2005)WinnerIt's Hard Out Here For A Pimp in "Hustle & Flow" Music and Lyric by Jordan Houston, Cedric Coleman and Paul Beauregard
Crash(2005)In The Deep in "Crash" Music by Kathleen "Bird" York and Michael Becker; Lyric by Kathleen "Bird" York

2005
Winner
Shrek 2(2004)Accidentally In Love in "Shrek 2" Music by Adam Duritz, Charles Gillingham, Jim Bogios, David Immergluck, Matthew Malley and David Bryson; Lyric by Adam Duritz and Daniel Vickrey
The Chorus(2004)Look To Your Path (Vois Sur Ton Chemin) in "The Chorus (Les Choristes)" Music by Bruno Coulais; Lyric by Christophe Barratier
The Phantom of the Opera(2004)Learn To Be Lonely in "The Phantom of the Opera" Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Lyric by Charles Hart
The Polar Express(2004)Believe in "The Polar Express" Music and Lyric by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri
2004
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003)WinnerInto The West in "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" Music and Lyric by Fran Walsh and Howard Shore and Annie Lennox
A Mighty Wind(2003)A Kiss At The End Of The Rainbow in "A Mighty Wind" Music and Lyric by Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole
Cold Mountain(2003)Scarlet Tide in "Cold Mountain" Music and Lyric by T Bone Burnett and Elvis Costello


2003
Winner

Gangs of New York(2002)The Hands That Built America in "Gangs of New York" Music and Lyric by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen
The Wild Thornberrys Movie(2002)Father And Daughter in "The Wild Thornberrys Movie" Music and Lyric by Paul Simon
2002
Winner

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001)May It Be in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" Music and Lyric by Enya, Nicky Ryan and Roma Ryan

2001
Winner
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon(2000)A Love Before Time in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Music by Jorge Calandrelli and Tan Dun; Lyric by James Schamus
Dancer in the Dark(2000)I've Seen It All in "Dancer in the Dark" Music by Björk; Lyric by Lars von Trier and Sjon Sigurdsson

The Emperor's New Groove(2000)My Funny Friend And Me in "The Emperor's New Groove" Music by Sting and David Hartley; Lyric by Sting
2000
Winner

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut(1999)Blame Canada in "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut" Music and Lyric by Trey Parker and Marc Shaiman

1999
The Prince of Egypt(1998)WinnerWhen You Believe in "The Prince of Egypt" Music and Lyric by Stephen Schwartz


Quest for Camelot(1998)The Prayer in "Quest for Camelot" Music by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster; Lyric by Carole Bayer Sager, David Foster, Tony Renis and Alberto Testa
The Horse Whisperer(1998)A Soft Place To Fall in "The Horse Whisperer" Music and Lyric by Allison Moorer and Gwil Owen
1998
Winner



1997
Winner
One Fine Day(1996)For The First Time in "One Fine Day" Music and Lyric by James Newton Howard, Jud J. Friedman and Allan Dennis Rich
That Thing You Do!(1996)That Thing You Do! in "That Thing You Do!" Music and Lyric by Adam Schlesinger
The Mirror Has Two Faces(1996)I Finally Found Someone in "The Mirror Has Two Faces" Music and Lyric by Barbra Streisand, Marvin Hamlisch, Bryan Adams and Robert "Mutt" Lange
Up Close & Personal(1996)Because You Loved Me in "Up Close and Personal" Music and Lyric by Diane Warren
1996
Winner
Don Juan DeMarco(1994)Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman in "Don Juan DeMarco" Music and Lyric by Michael Kamen, Bryan Adams and Robert John Lange
Sabrina(1995)Moonlight in "Sabrina" Music by John Williams; Lyric by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman

1995
The Lion King(1994)WinnerCan You Feel The Love Tonight in "The Lion King" Music by Elton John; Lyric by Tim Rice
Junior(1994)Look What Love Has Done in "Junior" Music and Lyric by Carole Bayer Sager, James Newton Howard, James Ingram and Patty Smyth



1994
Winner
Beethoven's 2nd(1993)The Day I Fall In Love in "Beethoven's 2nd" Music and Lyric by Carole Bayer Sager, James Ingram and Clif Magness

Poetic Justice(1993)Again in "Poetic Justice" Music and Lyric by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis
Sleepless in Seattle(1993)A Wink And A Smile in "Sleepless in Seattle" Music by Marc Shaiman; Lyric by Ramsey McLean
1993
Winner


The Mambo Kings(1992)Beautiful Maria Of My Soul in "The Mambo Kings" Music by Robert Kraft; Lyric by Arne Glimcher
1992
Beauty and the Beast(1991)WinnerBeauty And The Beast in "Beauty and the Beast" Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Howard Ashman
Beauty and the Beast(1991)Be Our Guest in "Beauty and the Beast" Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Howard Ashman
Beauty and the Beast(1991)Belle in "Beauty and the Beast" Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Howard Ashman

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves(1991)(Everything I Do) I Do It For You in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" Music by Michael Kamen; Lyric by Bryan Adams and Robert John Lange
1991
Dick Tracy(1990)WinnerSooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man) in "Dick Tracy" Music and Lyric by Stephen Sondheim
Home Alone(1990)Somewhere In My Memory in "Home Alone" Music by John Williams; Lyric by Leslie Bricusse
Postcards from the Edge(1990)I'm Checkin' Out in "Postcards from the Edge" Music and Lyric by Shel Silverstein
The Godfather Part III(1990)Promise Me You'll Remember in "The Godfather, Part III" Music by Carmine Coppola; Lyric by John Bettis

1990
The Little Mermaid(1989)WinnerUnder The Sea in "The Little Mermaid" Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Howard Ashman


Shirley Valentine(1989)The Girl Who Used To Be Me in "Shirley Valentine" Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Lyric by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
The Little Mermaid(1989)Kiss The Girl in "The Little Mermaid" Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Howard Ashman
1989
Winner

1988
Dirty Dancing(1987)Winner(I've Had) The Time Of My Life in "Dirty Dancing" Music by Franke Previte, John DeNicola and Donald Markowitz; Lyric by Franke Previte
Beverly Hills Cop II(1987)Shakedown in "Beverly Hills Cop II" Music by Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey; Lyric by Harold Faltermeyer, Keith Forsey and Bob Seger

Mannequin(1987)Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now in "Mannequin" Music and Lyric by Albert Hammond and Diane Warren

1987
Winner
An American Tail(1986)Somewhere Out There in "An American Tail" Music by James Horner and Barry Mann; Lyric by Cynthia Weil
Little Shop of Horrors(1986)Mean Green Mother From Outer Space in "Little Shop of Horrors" Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Howard Ashman
That's Life!(1986)Life In A Looking Glass in "That's Life" Music by Henry Mancini; Lyric by Leslie Bricusse
The Karate Kid Part II(1986)Glory Of Love in "The Karate Kid Part II" Music by Peter Cetera and David Foster; Lyric by Peter Cetera and Diane Nini
1986
Winner
A Chorus Line(1985)Surprise, Surprise in "A Chorus Line" Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Lyric by Edward Kleban
Back to the Future(1985)The Power Of Love in "Back to the Future" Music by Chris Hayes and Johnny Colla; Lyric by Huey Lewis
The Color Purple(1985)Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) in "The Color Purple" Music by Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton; Lyric by Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton and Lionel Richie
White Nights(1985)Separate Lives (Love Theme From 'White Nights') in "White Nights" Music and Lyric by Stephen Bishop
1985
The Woman in Red(1984)WinnerI Just Called To Say I Love You in "The Woman in Red" Music and Lyric by Stevie Wonder
Against All Odds(1984)Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) in "Against All Odds" Music and Lyric by Phil Collins

Footloose(1984)Let's Hear It For The Boy in "Footloose" Music and Lyric by Tom Snow and Dean Pitchford

1984
Flashdance(1983)WinnerFlashdance...What A Feeling in "Flashdance" Music by Giorgio Moroder; Lyric by Keith Forsey and Irene Cara


Yentl(1983)Papa, Can You Hear Me? in "Yentl" Music by Michel Legrand; Lyric by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Yentl(1983)The Way He Makes Me Feel in "Yentl" Music by Michel Legrand; Lyric by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
1983
An Officer and a Gentleman(1982)WinnerUp Where We Belong in "An Officer and a Gentleman" Music by Jack Nitzsche and Buffy Sainte-Marie; Lyric by Will Jennings
Best Friends(1982)How Do You Keep The Music Playing? in "Best Friends" Music by Michel Legrand; Lyric by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Rocky III(1982)Eye Of The Tiger in "Rocky III" Music and Lyric by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan III
Tootsie(1982)It Might Be You in "Tootsie" Music by Dave Grusin; Lyric by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Yes, Giorgio(1982)If We Were In Love in "Yes, Giorgio" Music by John Williams; Lyric by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
1982
Arthur(1981)WinnerArthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) in "Arthur" Music and Lyric by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross and Peter Allen

For Your Eyes Only(1981)For Your Eyes Only in "For Your Eyes Only" Music by Bill Conti; Lyric by Mick Leeson

The Great Muppet Caper(1981)The First Time It Happens in "The Great Muppet Caper" Music and Lyric by Joe Raposo
1981
Winner


The Competition(1980)People Alone in "The Competition" Music by Lalo Schifrin; Lyric by Wilbur Jennings
1980
Winner
Ice Castles(1978)Through The Eyes Of Love in "Ice Castles" Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Lyric by Carole Bayer Sager
The Muppet Movie(1979)The Rainbow Connection in "The Muppet Movie" Music and Lyric by Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher
The Promise(1979)I'll Never Say 'Goodbye' in "The Promise" Music by David Shire; Lyric by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
1979
Winner
Foul Play(1978)Ready To Take A Chance Again in "Foul Play" Music by Charles Fox; Lyrics by Norman Gimbel

Same Time, Next Year(1978)The Last Time I Felt Like This in "Same Time, Next Year" Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
The Magic of Lassie(1978)When You're Loved in "The Magic of Lassie" Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
1978
You Light Up My Life(1977)WinnerYou Light Up My Life in "You Light Up My Life" Music and Lyrics by Joseph Brooks
Pete's Dragon(1977)Candle On The Water in "Pete's Dragon" Music and Lyrics by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn
The Rescuers(1977)Someone's Waiting For You in "The Rescuers" Music by Sammy Fain; Lyrics by Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins
The Slipper and the Rose(1976)The Slipper And The Rose Waltz (He Danced With Me/She Danced With Me) in "The Slipper and the Rose--The Story of Cinderella" Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
The Spy Who Loved Me(1977)Nobody Does It Better in "The Spy Who Loved Me" Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager
1977
A Star Is Born(1976)WinnerEvergreen (Love Theme From A Star Is Born) in "A Star Is Born" Music by Barbra Streisand; Lyrics by Paul Williams
Half a House(1975)A World That Never Was in "Half a House" Music by Sammy Fain; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster


The Pink Panther Strikes Again(1976)Come To Me in "The Pink Panther Strikes Again" Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Don Black
1976
Winner
Mahogany(1975)Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) in "Mahogany" Music by Michael Masser; Lyrics by Gerry Goffin
The Other Side of the Mountain(1975)Richard's Window in "The Other Side of the Mountain" Music by Charles Fox; Lyrics by Norman Gimbel
