1971 Oscars — Music (Song--Original for the Picture)

Lovers and Other Strangers won Music (Song--Original for the Picture) at the 1971 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Darling Lili, Madron, Pieces of Dreams and Scrooge. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1970 and 1972 Music (Song--Original for the Picture) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Lovers and Other Strangers(1970)
For All We Know in "Lovers and Other Strangers" Music by Fred Karlin; Lyrics by Robb Royer (aka Robb Wilson) and James Griffin (aka Arthur James)
Winner
Darling Lili(1970)
Whistling Away The Dark in "Darling Lili" Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Madron(1970)
Till Love Touches Your Life in "Madron" Music by Riz Ortolani; Lyrics by Arthur Hamilton
Pieces of Dreams(1970)
Pieces Of Dreams in "Pieces of Dreams" Music by Michel Legrand; Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Scrooge(1970)
Thank You Very Much in "Scrooge" Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse