1996 Oscars — Music (Original Song)

Pocahontas won Music (Original Song) at the 1996 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Dead Man Walking, Don Juan DeMarco, Sabrina and Toy Story. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1991 and 1997 Music (Original Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Pocahontas(1995)
Colors Of The Wind in "Pocahontas" Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Stephen Schwartz
Winner
Dead Man Walking(1995)
Dead Man Walkin' in "Dead Man Walking" Music and Lyric by Bruce Springsteen
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
Toy Story(1995)
You've Got A Friend In Me in "Toy Story" Music and Lyric by Randy Newman