Which songs did it beat? “Against All Odds,” “Footloose,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” and “Ghostbusters.” Although none of those songs won the trophy, they all were Number One hits, and they each have a permanent place in pop culture history. In 1984, “I Just Called to Say I Love You” won. The quality of original songs for film has fluctuated greatly over the years, with 14 songs nominated in 1945, and only two in 2011.Īlthough there have been years in which it was slim pickings in this category, many years there have been several songs which have gone on to become classics, and are still widely loved and remembered.

Until 1945, an unlimited number of songs could be nominated, but the eligibility rules changed, and since then only two to five songs have been nominated each year. Since then, only songs written specifically for a movie are allowed therefore, songs from stage musicals as well as remixes of previous works are ineligible. Introduced at the seventh ceremony, initially any song in a film, original or not, was considered however, this rule was changed after 1941, when composer Jerome Kern was upset because his winning song, “The Last Time I Saw Paris,” had previously been recorded, and he felt a song written for a film should have won. The Best Song category at the Academy Awards has a long and varied history. What is surprising is that they all lost. It’s not surprising that all of these songs were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. “Alfie.” “9 to 5.” “The Power of Love.” “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” I’m sure at least one of these classic songs brings back memories of a favorite film, and the tune is probably playing repeat in your head now.

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