1960 Oscars — Music (Song)

A Hole in the Head won Music (Song) at the 1960 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were The Best of Everything, The Five Pennies, The Hanging Tree and The Young Land. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1959 and 1961 Music (Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

A Hole in the Head(1959)
High Hopes in "A Hole in the Head" Music by James Van Heusen; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Winner
The Best of Everything(1959)
The Best Of Everything in "The Best of Everything" Music by Alfred Newman; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
The Five Pennies(1959)
The Five Pennies in "The Five Pennies" Music and Lyrics by Sylvia Fine
The Hanging Tree(1959)
The Hanging Tree in "The Hanging Tree" Music by Jerry Livingston; Lyrics by Mack David
The Young Land(1959)
Strange Are The Ways Of Love in "The Young Land" Music by Dimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics by Ned Washington