Songs that won both an Oscar and a Grammy

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Throughout music and film history, there are a select few songs that have not only captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, but also earned both an Academy Award and a Grammy. From timeless ballads to electrifying anthems, these songs represent the peak of artistic achievement, celebrating both cinematic excellence and musical brilliance.

 

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'Moon River' from 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' (1961) -

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer’s timeless ballad captured the hearts of audiences everywhere, winning both an Oscar and Grammy for its dreamy melody and poetic lyrics, performed by Audrey Hepburn.

 

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'Days of Wine and Roses' from 'Days of Wine and Roses' (1962) -

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's beautiful tune reflects themes of love and loss, earning accolades once again with both an Oscar and a Grammy for Best Original Song.

 

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'The Shadow of Your Smile' from 'The Sandpiper' (1965) -

Johnny Mandel and Paul Francis Webster's romantic melody became a jazz standard, achieving both an Oscar and a Grammy in 1966.

 

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'Theme from Shaft' from 'Shaft' (1971) -

Isaac Hayes' funky and soulful anthem redefined film scores with its swaggering groove and groundbreaking sound.

 

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'The Way We Were' from 'The Way We Were' (1973) -

Barbra Streisand's poignant performance of Marvin Hamlisch's Oscar- and Grammy-winning song immortalized the theme of nostalgia and lost love.

 

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'Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)' from 'A Star Is Born' (1976) -

Barbra Streisand co-wrote and performed this heartfelt ballad, earning the Oscar and Grammy for its moving lyrics.

 

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'You Light Up My Life' from 'You Light Up My Life' (1977) -

Written by Joseph Brooks, this soaring anthem of hope won the Oscar and Grammy for its uplifting melody, holding a record on the charts for 10 weeks.

 

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'Last Dance' from 'Thank God It's Friday' (1978) -

Donna Summer's Oscar- and Grammy-winning disco hit, written by Paul Jabara, celebrated the joy of music.

 

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'Up Where We Belong' from 'An Officer and a Gentleman' (1982) -

Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes' powerful duet about love overcoming adversity won both an Oscar and Grammy, becoming a timeless classic.