AND THE OSCAR FOR BEST ORIGINAL SONG GOES TO…

Unlike last year with only two nominees, this year we have a full category with five composers and lyricists vying out for the Best Original Song Oscar. All five songs are vastly different which makes for some interesting voting. My vote is pretty obvious if you read my blog. I would love to see the sultry songstress Adele win for “Skyfall”. I know some people may be on Adele overload, but I think it is one of the best Bond themes ever written. I think the Academy will feel the same way I do. It has already been announced that Adele and Norah Jones will perform at the ceremony. Here are all five nominees for your listening:

“Skyfall”
from Skyfall
Music and Lyrics: Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth
Peformed by: Adele

“Before My Time”
from Chasing Ice
Music/Lyrics: J.Ralph
Performed by: Scarlett Johansson and Joshua Bell

“Everybody Needs A Best Friend”
from Ted
Music by Walter Murphy
Lyrics by Seth MacFarlane
Performer: Norah Jones

“Pi’s Lullaby”
from Life of Pi
Music by Mychael Danna
Lyric by Bombay Jayashri
Performer: Bombay Jayashri

“Suddenly”
from Les Miserables
Music: Claude-Michel Schonberg
Lyrics: Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil
Performer: Hugh Jackman