1972 Oscars — Music (Song--Original for the Picture)

Shaft won Music (Song--Original for the Picture) at the 1972 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Bless the Beasts & Children, Kotch and Sometimes a Great Notion. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1971 and 1973 Music (Song--Original for the Picture) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Shaft(1971)
Theme From Shaft in "Shaft" Music and Lyrics by Isaac Hayes
Winner
Bedknobs and Broomsticks(1971)
The Age Of Not Believing in "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Bless the Beasts & Children(1971)
Bless The Beasts & Children in "Bless the Beasts & Children" Music and Lyrics by Barry DeVorzon and Perry Botkin, Jr.
Kotch(1971)
Life Is What You Make It in "Kotch" Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Sometimes a Great Notion(1971)
All His Children in "Sometimes a Great Notion" Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman