Honoring Songwriting In Film: 2013 Oscars for Best Original Song
by Jessica Brandon
These are the nominees for the Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Orginal Song. Notable past winning songs include: "Arthur's Theme", "Evergreen", "You Light Up My Life", "Flashdance... What A Feeling" and "Lose Yourself".
Who do you think should win this year? Watch the videos for yourself, here are the nominees for the 2013, Best Original Song:
"Skyfall" from James Bond movie "Skyfall" Written by Adele and Paul Epworth
“Suddenly” from the movie musicial "Les Misérables", Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg; Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil; Performed by Hugh Jackman
“Pi’s Lullaby” from the movie "Life of Pi", Music by Mychael Danna; Lyrics by Bombay Jayashri
“Everybody Needs a Best Friend” from the movie "Ted", Music by Walter Murphy; Lyrics by Seth MacFarlane; Performed by Nora Jones
“Before My Time” from the movie "Chasing Ice", Music and Lyrics by J. Ralph; Performed by Scarlett Johanson and Joshua Bell
For more information on the 18th Annual USA Songwriting Competition, go to: http://www.songwriting.net
