1956 Oscars — Music (Song)

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing won Music (Song) at the 1956 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Daddy Long Legs, Love Me or Leave Me, The Tender Trap and Unchained. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1955 and 1957 Music (Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing(1955)
Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing in "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" Music by Sammy Fain; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Winner
Daddy Long Legs(1955)
Something's Gotta Give in "Daddy Long Legs" Music and Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
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
Unchained(1955)
Unchained Melody in "Unchained" Music by Alex North; Lyrics by Hy Zaret