Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Best Original Song - 1961

"Bachelor in Paradise" from Bachelor in Paradise


Movie Synopsis: The author of a series of 'Bachelor Books' moves to the suburbs to write his next book. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A. 
Is it important to the plot? N/A. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? C.






"Moon River" from Breakfast at Tiffany's sung by Audrey Hepburn 


Movie Synopsis: A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes. 
Is it important to the plot? Uh... 
Is it pleasing to the ear? A.




"The Falcon and the Dove" from El Cid sung by Chorus 


Movie Synopsis: The legendary Spanish hero, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes. 
Is it important to the plot? I think this song is the plot.
Is it pleasing to the ear? C.




"Pocketful of Miracles" from Pocketful of Miracles sung by Chorus 


Movie Synopsis: New Yorkers attempt to fit into society. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes. 
Is it important to the plot? Tarzan and his mother bond. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? C .




"Town Without Pity" from Town Without Pity sung by Gene Pity 


Movie Synopsis: Four American soldiers stationed near a German village face death in the rape of a local girl and are defended by outside counsel. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? N/A. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? A.




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So what won?
"Moon River" from Breakfast at Tiffany's

What would I have voted for? 
"Moon River" from Breakfast at Tiffany's
The clear winner. 


Analysis
Everything pretty much pales in "Moon River"'s light. I love "Town Without Pity" but the right song won this year.

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