1957 Oscars — Music (Song)

The Man Who Knew Too Much won Music (Song) at the 1957 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Friendly Persuasion, High Society, Julie and Written on the Wind. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1956 and 1958 Music (Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

The Man Who Knew Too Much(1956)
Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) in "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Music and Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Winner
Friendly Persuasion(1956)
Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love) in "Friendly Persuasion" Music by Dimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
High Society(1956)
True Love in "High Society" Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Julie(1956)
Julie in "Julie" Music by Leith Stevens; Lyrics by Tom Adair
Written on the Wind(1956)
Written On The Wind in "Written on the Wind" Music by Victor Young; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn