1979 Oscars — Music (Original Song)

Thank God It's Friday won Music (Original Song) at the 1979 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Foul Play, Grease, Same Time, Next Year and The Magic of Lassie. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1978 and 1980 Music (Original Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Thank God It's Friday(1978)
Last Dance in "Thank God It's Friday" Music and Lyrics by Paul Jabara
Winner
Foul Play(1978)
Ready To Take A Chance Again in "Foul Play" Music by Charles Fox; Lyrics by Norman Gimbel
Grease(1978)
Hopelessly Devoted To You in "Grease" Music and Lyrics by John Farrar
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