1982 Oscars — Music (Original Song)

Arthur won Music (Original Song) at the 1982 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Endless Love, For Your Eyes Only, Ragtime and The Great Muppet Caper. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1980 and 1983 Music (Original Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Arthur(1981)
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) in "Arthur" Music and Lyric by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross and Peter Allen
Winner
Endless Love(1981)
Endless Love in "Endless Love" Music and Lyric by Lionel Richie
For Your Eyes Only(1981)
For Your Eyes Only in "For Your Eyes Only" Music by Bill Conti; Lyric by Mick Leeson
Ragtime(1981)
One More Hour in "Ragtime" Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
The Great Muppet Caper(1981)
The First Time It Happens in "The Great Muppet Caper" Music and Lyric by Joe Raposo