2023 Oscars: Most Memorable Best Original Song Performances
We all know the Best Original Song performances are the most entertaining part of the Oscars. With Rihanna set to sing her nominated track “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, it’s definitely time to take a look back at some of the most memorable Best Original Song Performances. You’ll probably start asking yourself why some of these songs didn’t win.
Fame - “Fame”/”Out Here On My Own” - Irene Cara
irene cara oscars
Don’t act like I’m the only one who’s done the whole dance sequence from Fame.
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Endless Love - “Endless Love” - Lionel Richie and Diana Ross
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie - Endless Love (Live at the Academy Awards)
The soundtrack to junior high school dances everywhere.
Footloose - “Footloose” - Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen “Footloose” song and dance on Oscars
No offense to Kenny Loggins, but you know he wasn’t going to bring it like Ms. Debbie.
Footloose - “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” - Deniece Williams
Denise Williams “Let’s Here it For the Boy” Oscars
Eight-year-old me is still somewhere singing this song nonstop.
The Little Mermaid - “Under the Sea”/”Kiss the Girl” - Geoffrey Holder
Disney/Pixar songs - Oscars Performances
Come on, everyone loves “Under the Sea.”
Aladdin - “Friend Like Me” - Nell Carter
Nell Carter singing Friend Like Me
This is the moment the Aladdin stage was born. Nell Carter is one of those performers who was born to be an entertainer.
The Bodyguard - “Run to You”/”I Have Nothing” - Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole sing “Run To You” & “I Have Nothing”, 65th Academy Awards
It’s impossible to match Whitney Houston, but Natalie Cole does a beautiful job of putting her own spin on these songs.
Aaliyah - “Journey to the Past” - Anastasia
Aaliyah - journey to the past [Live at The Oscar’s 1998]
Another reminder of how truly talented Aaliyah was. She was destined for superstardom.
Hustle & Flow - “It’s Hard Out Here For a Pimp” - Three 6 Mafia, Taraji P. Henson
Three 6 Mafia - Its Hard Out Here For A Pimp (Live Oscar 2006)
The unlikeliest Oscar-winner in history.
Dreamgirls - “Listen”/”Love You I Do”/”Patience” - Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson
Beyoncé, Jennifer, Anika - Dreamgirls & Listen ( Medley Oscar 2007)
With all due respect to Melissa Etheridge, I don’t know how you vote against the Dreamgirls.
Despicable Me 2 - “Happy” - Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams a fait danser les stars - Le 03/03/2014 à 15h00
Even Lupita Nyong’o knows you can’t sit still during this jam.
Selma - “Glory” - Common, John Legend
DE PELICULA : John Legend & Common Glory Oscars 2015
No song may be better crafted for a movie than “Glory” is for Selma.
Fifty Shades of Grey - “Earned It” - The Weeknd
The Weeknd Performs “Earned It” at the 2016 Oscars!
This is your mom’s jam. Don’t ask for any further details.
Harriet - “Stand Up” - Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo - “Stand Up” - Oscars 2020 Performance
Cynthia Erivo doesn’t miss when it comes to live performances.
Judas and the Black Messiah - “Fight for You” - H.E.R.
Oscars Performance | H.E.R. - “Fight For You” from JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH
I’m predicting this is just the first of many Oscars for H.E.R.
King Richard - “Be Alive” - Beyonce?
Be Alive (Original Song from the Motion Picture “King Richard”) (94th Academy Awards Performance)
The show really went downhill after Beyonce?’s opening performance.
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