1949 Oscars — Music (Song)

The Paleface won Music (Song) at the 1949 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Casbah, Romance on the High Seas, That Lady in Ermine and Wet Blanket Policy. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1948 and 1950 Music (Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

The Paleface(1948)
Buttons And Bows in "The Paleface" Music and Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Winner
Casbah(1948)
For Every Man There's A Woman in "Casbah" Music by Harold Arlen; Lyrics by Leo Robin
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