Best Original Song - 1976

"A World That Never Was" from Half a House

Movie Synopsis: A middle aged couple, living in divorce, is forced to spend three month in their house, which belongs jointly to them.

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? N/A.

"Ave Satani" from The Omen sung by Chorus

Movie Synopsis: An American ambassador learns to his horror that his son is actually the literal Antichrist.

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? To scare you shitless?
Is it pleasing to the ear? Only melody could be found. D.

"Come to Me" from The Pink Panther Strikes Again sung by Tom Jones

Movie Synopsis: More adventures of the Pink Panther.

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.

"Gonna Fly Now" from Rocky sung by De Etta Little and Nelson Pigford

Movie Synopsis: A small time boxer gets a once in a lifetime chance to fight the heavyweight champ in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? INSPIRATION!!!!
Is it pleasing to the ear? B+

"Evergreen" from A Star is Born sung by Barbra Streisand

Movie Synopsis: A has-been rock star falls in love with a young, up-and-coming songstress.

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?
"Evergreen" from A Star is Born

What would I have voted for?
"Evergreen" from A Star is Born

It's pretty and has more lyrics than "Gonna Fly Now".

Analysis
Ah, no more 70's. I knew this day would come. I think the right song won this year!