1980 Oscars — Music (Original Song)

Norma Rae won Music (Original Song) at the 1980 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were 10, Ice Castles, The Muppet Movie and The Promise. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1979 and 1982 Music (Original Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Norma Rae(1979)
It Goes Like It Goes in "Norma Rae" Music by David Shire; Lyric by Norman Gimbel
Winner
10(1979)
It's Easy To Say in "10" Music by Henry Mancini; Lyric by Robert Wells
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