1971 Oscars — Music (Original Song Score)

Let It Be won Music (Original Song Score) at the 1971 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were A Boy Named Charlie Brown, Darling Lili, Scrooge and The Baby Maker. Each film links to its complete award history.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Let It Be(1970)
Music and lyrics by The Beatles
Winner
A Boy Named Charlie Brown(1969)
Music by Rod McKuen and John Scott Trotter; lyrics by Rod McKuen, Bill Melendez and Al Shean; adaptation score by Vince Guaraldi
Darling Lili(1970)
Music by Henry Mancini; lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Scrooge(1970)
Music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse; adaptation score by Ian Fraser and Herbert W. Spencer
The Baby Maker(1970)
Music by Fred Karlin; lyrics by Tylwyth Kymry