Music (Song) — Every Winner and Nominee
Every film recognised in the Oscars Music (Song) category in CineRoll's records: 215 films across 36 years, 36 of them winners.
The most recent winner is The Towering Inferno (1975); the earliest on record is The Gay Divorcee (1935).
The last three winners were The Towering Inferno (1975), The Way We Were (1974) and Doctor Dolittle (1968).
The list is newest first. Each year shows the winner at the top, then the other nominees; a year with enough nominees links to its own page.
Last updated
1975
The Towering Inferno(1974)WinnerWe May Never Love Like This Again in "The Towering Inferno" Music and Lyrics by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn

Blazing Saddles(1974)Blazing Saddles in "Blazing Saddles" Music by John Morris; Lyrics by Mel Brooks

The Little Prince(1974)Little Prince in "The Little Prince" Music by Frederick Loewe; Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
1974
The Way We Were(1973)WinnerThe Way We Were in "The Way We Were" Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
A Touch of Class(1973)All That Love Went To Waste in "A Touch of Class" Music by George Barrie; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Cinderella Liberty(1973)Nice To Be Around in "Cinderella Liberty" Music by John Williams; Lyrics by Paul Williams
Live and Let Die(1973)Live And Let Die in "Live and Let Die" Music and Lyrics by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney

1968
Winner


Thoroughly Modern Millie(1967)Thoroughly Modern Millie in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" Music and Lyrics by James Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn
1967
Winner
An American Dream(1966)A Time For Love in "An American Dream" Music by Johnny Mandel; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster


1966
The Sandpiper(1965)WinnerThe Shadow Of Your Smile in "The Sandpiper" Music by Johnny Mandel; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Cat Ballou(1965)The Ballad Of Cat Ballou in "Cat Ballou" Music by Jerry Livingston; Lyrics by Mack David
The Great Race(1965)The Sweetheart Tree in "The Great Race" Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg(1964)I Will Wait For You in "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" Music by Michel Legrand; Lyrics by Jacques Demy; English Lyrics by Norman Gimbel
What's New Pussycat?(1965)What's New Pussycat? in "What's New Pussycat?" Music by Burt Bacharach; Lyrics by Hal David
1965
Mary Poppins(1964)WinnerChim Chim Cher-ee in "Mary Poppins" Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Dear Heart(1964)Dear Heart in "Dear Heart" Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte(1964)Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte in "Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte" Music by Frank DeVol; Lyrics by Mack David
Robin and the 7 Hoods(1964)My Kind Of Town in "Robin and the 7 Hoods" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Where Love Has Gone(1964)Where Love Has Gone in "Where Love Has Gone" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
1964
Papa's Delicate Condition(1963)WinnerCall Me Irresponsible in "Papa's Delicate Condition" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
55 Days at Peking(1963)So Little Time in "55 Days at Peking" Music by Dimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
A Dog's Life (Mondo Cane)(1962)More in "Mondo Cane" Music by Riz Ortolani and Nino Oliviero; Lyrics by Norman Newell


It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World(1963)It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World in "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" Music by Ernest Gold; Lyrics by Mack David
1963
Days of Wine and Roses(1962)WinnerDays Of Wine And Roses in "Days of Wine and Roses" Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Mutiny on the Bounty(1962)Love Song From Mutiny On The Bounty (Follow Me) in "Mutiny on the Bounty" Music by Bronislau Kaper; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Tender Is the Night(1962)Tender Is The Night in "Tender Is the Night" Music by Sammy Fain; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Two for the Seesaw(1962)Song From Two For The Seesaw (Second Chance) in "Two for the Seesaw" Music by Andre Previn; Lyrics by Dory Langdon
Walk on the Wild Side(1962)Walk On The Wild Side in "Walk on the Wild Side" Music by Elmer Bernstein; Lyrics by Mack David
1962
Breakfast at Tiffany's(1961)WinnerMoon River in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Bachelor in Paradise(1961)Bachelor In Paradise in "Bachelor in Paradise" Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Mack David
El Cid(1961)Love Theme From El Cid (The Falcon And The Dove) in "El Cid" Music by Miklos Rozsa; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Pocketful of Miracles(1961)Pocketful Of Miracles in "Pocketful of Miracles" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Town Without Pity(1961)Town Without Pity in "Town without Pity" Music by Dimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics by Ned Washington
1961
1960
A Hole in the Head(1959)WinnerHigh Hopes in "A Hole in the Head" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
The Best of Everything(1959)The Best Of Everything in "The Best of Everything" Music by Alfred Newman; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

The Hanging Tree(1959)The Hanging Tree in "The Hanging Tree" Music by Jerry Livingston; Lyrics by Mack David
The Young Land(1959)Strange Are The Ways Of Love in "The Young Land" Music by Dimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics by Ned Washington
1959
Winner
A Certain Smile(1958)A Certain Smile in "A Certain Smile" Music by Sammy Fain; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Houseboat(1958)Almost In Your Arms (Love Song From 'Houseboat') in "Houseboat" Music and Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Marjorie Morningstar(1958)A Very Precious Love in "Marjorie Morningstar" Music by Sammy Fain; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Some Came Running(1958)To Love And Be Loved in "Some Came Running" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
1958
The Joker is Wild(1957)WinnerAll The Way in "The Joker Is Wild" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
An Affair to Remember(1957)An Affair To Remember in "An Affair to Remember" Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Harold Adamson and Leo McCarey

Tammy and the Bachelor(1957)Tammy in "Tammy and the Bachelor" Music and Lyrics by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston
Wild Is the Wind(1957)Wild Is The Wind in "Wild Is the Wind" Music by Dimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics by Ned Washington
1957
The Man Who Knew Too Much(1956)WinnerWhatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) in "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Music and Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Friendly Persuasion(1956)Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love) in "Friendly Persuasion" Music by Dimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster


Written on the Wind(1956)Written On The Wind in "Written on the Wind" Music by Victor Young; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
1956
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing(1955)WinnerLove Is A Many-Splendored Thing in "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" Music by Sammy Fain; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster

Love Me or Leave Me(1955)I'll Never Stop Loving You in "Love Me or Leave Me" Music by Nicholas Brodszky; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
The Tender Trap(1955)(Love Is) The Tender Trap in "The Tender Trap" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

1955
Three Coins in the Fountain(1954)WinnerThree Coins In The Fountain in "Three Coins in the Fountain" Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
A Star Is Born(1954)The Man That Got Away in "A Star Is Born" Music by Harold Arlen; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Susan Slept Here(1954)Hold My Hand in "Susan Slept Here" Music and Lyrics by Jack Lawrence and Richard Myers
The High and the Mighty(1954)The High And The Mighty in "The High and the Mighty" Music by Dimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics by Ned Washington
White Christmas(1954)Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep in "White Christmas" Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
1954
Calamity Jane(1953)WinnerSecret Love in "Calamity Jane" Music by Sammy Fain; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Miss Sadie Thompson(1953)Sadie Thompson's Song (Blue Pacific Blues) in "Miss Sadie Thompson" Music by Lester Lee; Lyrics by Ned Washington
Small Town Girl(1953)My Flaming Heart in "Small Town Girl" Music by Nicholas Brodszky; Lyrics by Leo Robin

The Moon Is Blue(1953)The Moon Is Blue in "The Moon Is Blue" Music by Herschel Burke Gilbert; Lyrics by Sylvia Fine
1953
High Noon(1952)WinnerHigh Noon (Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin') in "High Noon" Music by Dimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics by Ned Washington
Because You're Mine(1952)Because You're Mine in "Because You're Mine" Music by Nicholas Brodszky; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Hans Christian Andersen(1952)Thumbelina in "Hans Christian Andersen" Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser


1952
Here Comes the Groom(1951)WinnerIn The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening in "Here Comes the Groom" Music by Hoagy Carmichael; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer

Rich, Young and Pretty(1951)Wonder Why in "Rich, Young and Pretty" Music by Nicholas Brodszky; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

The Strip(1951)A Kiss To Build A Dream On in "The Strip" Music and Lyrics by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby and Oscar Hammerstein II
1951
Captain Carey, U.S.A.(1950)WinnerMona Lisa in "Captain Carey, U.S.A." Music and Lyrics by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston
Cinderella(1950)Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo in "Cinderella" Music and Lyrics by Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston
Singing Guns(1950)Mule Train in "Singing Guns" Music and Lyrics by Fred Glickman, Hy Heath and Johnny Lange
The Toast of New Orleans(1950)Be My Love in "The Toast of New Orleans" Music by Nicholas Brodszky; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

1950
Neptune's Daughter(1949)WinnerBaby, It's Cold Outside in "Neptune's Daughter" Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Come to the Stable(1949)Through A Long And Sleepless Night in "Come to the Stable" Music by Alfred Newman; Lyrics by Mack Gordon
It's a Great Feeling(1949)It's A Great Feeling in "It's a Great Feeling" Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
My Foolish Heart(1949)My Foolish Heart in "My Foolish Heart" Music by Victor Young; Lyrics by Ned Washington
So Dear to My Heart(1948)Lavender Blue in "So Dear to My Heart" Music by Eliot Daniel; Lyrics by Larry Morey
1949
The Paleface(1948)WinnerButtons And Bows in "The Paleface" Music and Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans

Romance on the High Seas(1948)It's Magic in "Romance on the High Seas" Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
That Lady in Ermine(1948)This Is The Moment in "That Lady in Ermine" Music by Frederick Hollander; Lyrics by Leo Robin
Wet Blanket Policy(1948)The Woody Woodpecker Song in "Wet Blanket Policy" Music and Lyrics by Ramey Idriss and George Tibbles
1948
Song of the South(1946)WinnerZip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah in "Song of the South" Music by Allie Wrubel; Lyrics by Ray Gilbert
Good News(1947)Pass That Peace Pipe in "Good News" Music and Lyrics by Ralph Blane, Roger Edens and Hugh Martin

The Perils of Pauline(1947)I Wish I Didn't Love You So in "The Perils of Pauline" Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
The Time, The Place and The Girl(1946)A Gal In Calico in "The Time, the Place and the Girl" Music by Arthur Schwartz; Lyrics by Leo Robin
1947
The Harvey Girls(1946)WinnerOn The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe in "The Harvey Girls" Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer

Canyon Passage(1946)Ole Buttermilk Sky in "Canyon Passage" Music by Hoagy Carmichael; Lyrics by Jack Brooks
Centennial Summer(1946)All Through The Day in "Centennial Summer" Music by Jerome Kern; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
The Dolly Sisters(1945)I Can't Begin To Tell You in "The Dolly Sisters" Music by James Monaco; Lyrics by Mack Gordon
1946
State Fair(1945)WinnerIt Might As Well Be Spring in "State Fair" Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Anchors Aweigh(1945)I Fall In Love Too Easily in "Anchors Aweigh" Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Belle of the Yukon(1944)Sleighride In July in "Belle of the Yukon" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Johnny Burke
Can't Help Singing(1944)More And More in "Can't Help Singing" Music by Jerome Kern; Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg
Earl Carroll Vanities(1945)Endlessly in "Earl Carroll Vanities" Music by Walter Kent; Lyrics by Kim Gannon
Here Come the Waves(1944)Accentuate The Positive in "Here Come the Waves" Music by Harold Arlen; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer

San Antonio(1945)Some Sunday Morning in "San Antonio" Music by Ray Heindorf and M. K. Jerome; Lyrics by Ted Koehler
Sing Your Way Home(1945)I'll Buy That Dream in "Sing Your Way Home" Music by Allie Wrubel; Lyrics by Herb Magidson
The Bells of St. Mary's(1945)Aren't You Glad You're You? in "The Bells of St. Mary's" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Johnny Burke


Tonight and Every Night(1945)Anywhere in "Tonight and Every Night" Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Why Girls Leave Home(1945)The Cat And The Canary in "Why Girls Leave Home" Music by Jay Livingston; Lyrics by Ray Evans

1945
Going My Way(1944)WinnerSwinging On A Star in "Going My Way" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Johnny Burke



Higher and Higher(1943)I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night in "Higher and Higher" Music by Jimmy McHugh; Lyrics by Harold Adamson
Hollywood Canteen(1944)Sweet Dreams Sweetheart in "Hollywood Canteen" Music by M. K. Jerome; Lyrics by Ted Koehler
Lady, Let's Dance(1944)Silver Shadows And Golden Dreams in "Lady, Let's Dance" Music by Lew Pollack; Lyrics by Charles Newman
Meet Me in St. Louis(1944)The Trolley Song in "Meet Me in St. Louis" Music and Lyrics by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin
Minstrel Man(1944)Remember Me To Carolina in "Minstrel Man" Music by Harry Revel; Lyrics by Paul Webster
Song of the Open Road(1944)Too Much In Love in "Song of the Open Road" Music by Walter Kent; Lyrics by Kim Gannon
Sweet and Low-Down(1944)I'm Making Believe in "Sweet and Lowdown" Music by James V. Monaco; Lyrics by Mack Gordon

1944
Hello, Frisco, Hello(1943)WinnerYou'll Never Know in "Hello, Frisco, Hello" Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Mack Gordon
Cabin in the Sky(1943)Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe in "Cabin in the Sky" Music by Harold Arlen; Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg
Hers to Hold(1943)Say A Pray'r For The Boys Over There in "Hers to Hold" Music by Jimmy McHugh; Lyrics by Herb Magidson
Hit Parade of 1943(1943)A Change Of Heart in "Hit Parade of 1943" Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Harold Adamson
Saludos Amigos(1942)Saludos Amigos in "Saludos Amigos" Music by Charles Wolcott; Lyrics by Ned Washington
Something to Shout About(1943)You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To in "Something to Shout About" Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Stage Door Canteen(1943)We Mustn't Say Goodbye in "Stage Door Canteen" Music by James Monaco; Lyrics by Al Dubin
Star Spangled Rhythm(1942)That Old Black Magic in "Star Spangled Rhythm" Music by Harold Arlen; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Thank Your Lucky Stars(1943)They're Either Too Young Or Too Old in "Thank Your Lucky Stars" Music by Arthur Schwartz; Lyrics by Frank Loesser
The Sky's the Limit(1943)My Shining Hour in "The Sky's the Limit" Music by Harold Arlen; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
1943
Winner
Always in My Heart(1942)Always In My Heart in "Always in My Heart" Music by Ernesto Lecuona; Lyrics by Kim Gannon
Babes on Broadway(1941)How About You? in "Babes on Broadway" Music by Burton Lane; Lyrics by Ralph Freed

Flying with Music(1942)Pennies For Peppino in "Flying with Music" Music by Edward Ward; Lyrics by Chet Forrest and Bob Wright

Orchestra Wives(1942)I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo in "Orchestra Wives" Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Mack Gordon
The Mayor of 44th Street(1942)There's A Breeze On Lake Louise in "The Mayor of 44th Street" Music by Harry Revel; Lyrics by Mort Greene
You Were Never Lovelier(1942)Dearly Beloved in "You Were Never Lovelier" Music by Jerome Kern; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Youth on Parade(1942)It Seems I Heard That Song Before in "Youth on Parade" Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
1942
Lady Be Good(1941)WinnerThe Last Time I Saw Paris in "Lady Be Good" Music by Jerome Kern; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
All-American Co-Ed(1941)Out Of The Silence in "All-American Co-Ed" Music and Lyrics by Lloyd B. Norlind
Blues in the Night(1941)Blues In The Night in "Blues in the Night" Music by Harold Arlen; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Buck Privates(1941)Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Of Company B in "Buck Privates" Music by Hugh Prince; Lyrics by Don Raye


Ridin' on a Rainbow(1941)Be Honest With Me in "Ridin' on a Rainbow" Music and Lyrics by Gene Autry and Fred Rose
Sun Valley Serenade(1941)Chattanooga Choo Choo in "Sun Valley Serenade" Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Mack Gordon
You'll Never Get Rich(1941)Since I Kissed My Baby Goodbye in "You'll Never Get Rich" Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
1941
Pinocchio(1940)WinnerWhen You Wish Upon A Star in "Pinocchio" Music by Leigh Harline; Lyrics by Ned Washington
Down Argentine Way(1940)Down Argentina Way in "Down Argentine Way" Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Mack Gordon
Hit Parade of 1941(1940)Who Am I? in "Hit Parade of 1941" Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Walter Bullock
Music in My Heart(1940)It's A Blue World in "Music in My Heart" Music and Lyrics by Chet Forrest and Bob Wright
Rhythm on the River(1940)Only Forever in "Rhythm on the River" Music by James Monaco; Lyrics by John Burke

Spring Parade(1940)Waltzing In The Clouds in "Spring Parade" Music by Robert Stolz; Lyrics by Gus Kahn
Strike Up the Band(1940)Our Love Affair in "Strike Up the Band" Music and Lyrics by Roger Edens and Arthur Freed
You'll Find Out(1940)I'd Know You Anywhere in "You'll Find Out" Music by Jimmy McHugh; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
1940
The Wizard of Oz(1939)WinnerOver The Rainbow in "The Wizard of Oz" Music by Harold Arlen; Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg
Gulliver's Travels(1939)Faithful Forever in "Gulliver's Travels" Music by Ralph Rainger; Lyrics by Leo Robin

Second Fiddle(1939)I Poured My Heart Into A Song in "Second Fiddle" Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
1939
The Big Broadcast of 1938(1938)WinnerThanks For The Memory in "The Big Broadcast of 1938" Music by Ralph Rainger; Lyrics by Leo Robin
Alexander's Ragtime Band(1938)Now It Can Be Told in "Alexander's Ragtime Band" Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin


Mannequin(1938)Always And Always in "Mannequin" Music by Edward Ward; Lyrics by Chet Forrest and Bob Wright
Merrily We Live(1938)Merrily We Live in "Merrily We Live" Music by Phil Charig; Lyrics by Arthur Quenzer

The Cowboy and the Lady(1938)The Cowboy And The Lady in "The Cowboy and the Lady" Music by Lionel Newman; Lyrics by Arthur Quenzer
The Lady Objects(1938)A Mist Over The Moon in "The Lady Objects" Music by Ben Oakland; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

1938
Winner
Artists & Models(1937)Whispers In The Dark in "Artists and Models" Music by Frederick Hollander; Lyrics by Leo Robin
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air(1937)Remember Me in "Mr. Dodd Takes the Air" Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Al Dubin
Shall We Dance(1937)They Can't Take That Away From Me in "Shall We Dance" Music by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Vogues of 1938 (Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938)(1937)That Old Feeling in "Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938" Music by Sammy Fain; Lyrics by Lew Brown
1937
Swing Time(1936)WinnerThe Way You Look Tonight in "Swing Time" Music by Jerome Kern; Lyrics by Dorothy Fields

Pennies from Heaven(1936)Pennies From Heaven in "Pennies from Heaven" Music by Arthur Johnston; Lyrics by Johnny Burke
Sing, Baby, Sing(1936)When Did You Leave Heaven in "Sing, Baby, Sing" Music by Richard A. Whiting; Lyrics by Walter Bullock

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine(1936)A Melody From The Sky in "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" Music by Louis Alter; Lyrics by Sidney Mitchell
1936
Gold Diggers of 1935(1935)WinnerLullaby Of Broadway in "Gold Diggers of 1935" Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Al Dubin
Roberta(1935)Lovely To Look At in "Roberta" Music by Jerome Kern; Lyrics by Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh

1935
The Gay Divorcee(1934)WinnerThe Continental in "The Gay Divorcee" Music by Con Conrad; Lyrics by Herb Magidson
Flying Down to Rio(1933)Carioca in "Flying Down to Rio" Music by Vincent Youmans; Lyrics by Edward Eliscu and Gus Kahn
She Loves Me Not(1934)Love In Bloom in "She Loves Me Not" Music by Ralph Rainger; Lyrics by Leo Robin