1969 Oscars — Music (Song--Original for the Picture)

The Thomas Crown Affair won Music (Song--Original for the Picture) at the 1969 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, For Love of Ivy, Funny Girl and Star!. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1970 Music (Song--Original for the Picture) race.

Last updated August 12, 2026

The Thomas Crown Affair(1968)
The Windmills Of Your Mind in "The Thomas Crown Affair" Music by Michel Legrand; Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Winner
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang(1968)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
For Love of Ivy(1968)
For Love Of Ivy in "For Love of Ivy" Music by Quincy Jones; Lyrics by Bob Russell
Funny Girl(1968)
Funny Girl in "Funny Girl" Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Star!(1968)
Star! in "Star!" Music by Jimmy Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn