Thursday, July 8, 2010

Best Original Song - 1962

"Days of Wine and Roses" from Days of Wine and Roses sung by Chorus 


Movie Synopsis: An alcoholic falls in love with and gets married to a young woman, whom he systematically addicts to booze so they can share his "passion" together. 


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.






"Follow Me" from Mutiny on the Bounty sung by Chorus 


Movie Synopsis: Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on avenging his captors. 


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? Only melody could be found. B.




"Tender is the Night" from Tender is the Night sung by Sting 


Movie Synopsis: A group of aristocrats are drawn into the depression after the roaring 20's. 


End credits.Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)?
Is it important to the plot?Hell no. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? C.




"A Second Chance" from Two For the Seesaw sung by Jackie Cain 


Movie Synopsis: A divorced lawyer and an impoverished dancer try to straighten out their lives together. 


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






"A Walk on the Wild Side" from A Walk on the Wild Side sung by Brook Benton 


Movie Synopsis: A prostitute in 1930's New Orleans is pursued by her former lover. 


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.




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So what won?
"Days of Wine and Roses" from The Days of Wine and Roses
 What would I have voted for? 
"Days of Wine and Roses" from The Days of Wine and Roses


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Analysis
Wow, the 60's really sucked! Off the top of my head, I can't think of a REALLY good BOS nominee from this damn decade. (Correct me if there's been some huge oversight.)

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