Best Original Song - 1980

"People Alone" from The Competition sung by Randy Crawford 


Movie Synopsis: A man and woman compete in a piano competition but fall in love. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.

Is it important to the plot? Love song.

Is it pleasing to the ear? C.

"Fame" from Fame sung by Irene Cara 


Movie Synopsis: A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts. 

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.

Is it important to the plot? Uhh...

Is it pleasing to the ear? B+.

"Out Here On My Own" from Fame sung by Irene Cara 


Movie Synopsis: A studio publicist discovers a Minnesota skating teacher and takes her to Hollywood. 


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? B-.

"On the Road Again" from Honeysuckle Rose sung by Willie Nelson 


Movie Synopsis: A country singer juggles his career and family. 


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+. 

"Nine to Five" from Nine to Five sung by Dolly Parton


Movie Synopsis: Three secretaries take revenge on their sexist boss. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Opening credits.

Is it important to the plot? Sets the mood.

Is it pleasing to the ear? A. 



So what won?
"Fame" from Fame

What would I have voted for?
"Nine to Five" from Nine to Five

This one has been there since I was little. 


Analysis

Ah, the beginning of the 80's! The 80's might be my favorite decade for BOS because they used ACTUAL POPULAR SONGS. I don't think there is a year in the decade that doesn't have a nominee that was an actual radio hit. Go MTV generation! I wish that would come back.