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
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1983: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, and Michel Legrand for YENTL
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1982: Leslie Bricusse and Henry Mancini for VICTOR/VICTORIA
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1978: Joe Renzetti for THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
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1970: The Beatles for LET IT BE
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