Did Paul McCartney's 'Live and Let Die' win an Oscar?

No, 'Live and Let Die' by Wings, featuring Paul and Linda McCartney, lost the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1973.

Which song won the Oscar instead of 'Live and Let Die'?

Barbra Streisand's song 'The Way We Were' won the Best Original Song Oscar in 1973, beating 'Live and Let Die'.

How many James Bond themes have won an Oscar?

Six James Bond themes have been nominated, with three recently winning Oscars: 'Skyfall' by Adele, 'Writing's on the Wall' by Sam Smith, and 'No Time to Die' by Billie Eilish.

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Bond Songs: Oscar Snubs and Wins Revealed

13 Feb

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Summary

Wings' 'Live and Let Die' theme lost Oscar in 1973.
Barbra Streisand's 'The Way We Were' won instead.
Six Bond themes nominated, three won Oscars recently.

Bond Songs: Oscar Snubs and Wins Revealed

In 1973, the musical duo Wings, featuring Linda and Paul McCartney, experienced an Oscar setback when their theme song for the James Bond film 'Live and Let Die' was overlooked for the Best Original Song award. The coveted trophy was instead presented to Barbra Streisand for her song 'The Way We Were,' from the film of the same name.

This particular nomination marked one of several for James Bond film themes, with a total of six receiving Oscar nominations over the years. However, not all Bond themes have gone home empty-handed. In recent times, Adele's 'Skyfall,' Sam Smith's 'Writing's on the Wall,' and Billie Eilish's 'No Time to Die' have all triumphed, securing Oscar wins for their respective contributions to the iconic film franchise.

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