1974 Oscars — Music (Song)

The Way We Were won Music (Song) at the 1974 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were A Touch of Class, Cinderella Liberty, Live and Let Die and Robin Hood. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1968 and 1975 Music (Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

The Way We Were(1973)
The Way We Were in "The Way We Were" Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Winner
A Touch of Class(1973)
All That Love Went To Waste in "A Touch of Class" Music by George Barrie; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Cinderella Liberty(1973)
Nice To Be Around in "Cinderella Liberty" Music by John Williams; Lyrics by Paul Williams
Live and Let Die(1973)
Live And Let Die in "Live and Let Die" Music and Lyrics by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney
Robin Hood(1973)
Love in "Robin Hood" Music by George Bruns; Lyrics by Floyd Huddleston