Famous musicians who received an Oscar for best song for a film (12 photos)

The musical component plays a huge role in cinema. Therefore, she deserves her own Oscar. But it is important to note that we will not talk about music and composers, but about songs and performers. And one more interesting moment. The Oscar for best song goes not to the performer, but to the author of the song! Therefore, simply singing someone else’s song and going home with a statuette will not work. But the heroes of our selection are not only excellent performers, but also very talented authors. Therefore, they deservedly received their reward.

Billie Eilish for the song “No Time to Die”





The theme song of the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die (2021).

In 2024, the singer (again together with her brother Finneas O'Connell) is also nominated for best song for the film “Barbie” and has a good chance of winning.

Eminem for the song "Lose Yourself"



The title song of the film 8 Mile (2002), in which Eminem also played the lead role. This, by the way, is to this day the rapper’s only role in a movie, not counting cameos.

And Eminem didn’t come to the award ceremony then.

Elton John for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"





The musician has two Oscars for songs for the film about himself “Rocketman” (2019) and the cartoon “The Lion King” (1994). Elton received both Oscars as a co-author, with Bernie Taupin and Tim Rice, respectively.

John Legend for the song "Glory"



Song written for the film Selma (2014). Legend received the award together with rapper Common, who co-wrote the song.

Bob Dylan for the song "Things Have Changed"



A song written for the film “Geeks” (2000), which, by the way, had an incredibly stellar cast: Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr. and Katie Holmes.

Sam Smith for "Writing's on the Wall"



The title song for the film "007: Spectre" (2015). The musician received the award together with co-author James Napier.

Phil Collins for the song "You'll Be in My Heart"



One of the songs from the cartoon "Tarzan" (1999). Collins performed all the songs recorded for the cartoon.

Bruce Springsteen for the song "Streets of Philadelphia"



Song written for the film Philadelphia (1993).

Stevie Wonder for the song "I Just Called to Say I Love You"



The title song of the film The Woman in Red (1984).

Lady Gaga for the song "Shallow"



The title song of the film A Star Is Born (2018), in which Gaga played one of the main roles. The singer received the award in collaboration with Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt.

Barbra Streisand for the song "Evergreen"



Believe it or not, this song was also recorded for the film A Star Is Born, but in 1976 with Streisand herself in the title role. I mean, she went the same way as Lady Gaga, but 40 years earlier. She received the award together with Paul Williams.

Adele for the song "Skyfall"



The title theme of the film "007: Skyfall" (2012). This is the third song from the Bond movie with the participation of Daniel Craig, which brought an Oscar to the famous performer of the 21st century. Adele accepted the award with co-creator Paul Epworth.