OSCAR HISTORY

Best Original Song Score

A discontinued Oscar, the Best Original Song Score Oscar would go to a composer who composed multiple songs for a film, most typically given to a musical.


1984: Prince for PURPLE RAIN (View Music Video)
1983: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, and Michel Legrand for YENTL (View Film Clip)
1982: Leslie Bricusse and Henry Mancini for VICTOR/VICTORIA (View Oscar Moment)
1978: Joe Renzetti for THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (View Film Clip)
1970: The Beatles for LET IT BE (Listen to Music)