Each year, the Academy Awards bring Hollywood stars together to recognize excellence in motion pictures and the arts.

After a glamorous night on Feb. 24, we remember films and the songs in them that bring us back to the memorable scenes that have impacted us. 

Here are songs that have been nominated or have won Best Original Song at the Oscars.

“City of Stars,” “La La Land”

“La La Land:” the film everyone was talking about in 2016 that won six oscars at the 89th Academy Awards, including Best Original Song for “City of Stars.” Ryan Gosling sings it solo at the beginning of the film, and then it recurs as a duet later in the film with Emma Stone. Their voices and the piano stun in a song that’s meant for the dreamer within you.

“This Is Me,” “The Greatest Showman”

You can’t help but get goosebumps when listening to this empowering song about embracing the person you are and letting go of other’s opinions. The vocals and instrumentals are impeccable, and the imagery in the film about Barnum and Bailey’s Circus and the birth of show business brings this song and its listeners to life.

“Shallow,” “A Star Is Born”

Winner of Best Original Song this year was the current anthem written and composed by the stars of the movie, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. You can hear the passion and love through the acoustics, live audience and of course Gaga’s iconic vocals.

“Over the Rainbow,” “The Wizard of Oz”

This timeless song brings people back to their youth and the visual of a young Judy Garland in a sepia-filtered Kansas. “Over the Rainbow” won Best Original Song in 1939 in the film “The Wizard of Oz.” The ballad brings a sense of peace and comfort. After all, there’s no place like home.

“Moon River,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”

This subtle tune performed by Audrey Hepburn in the role of Holly Golightly won the Oscar for Best Original Song back in 1961 when the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” came out. Hepburn, who played the role of a typical New York socialite, sang this in a scene where she was feeling down. The song is calming and nostalgic.

“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” “Dirty Dancing”

This hit is another classic that will never go out of style. This tune won Best Original Song in 1987, and people are still trying to nail the aerial lift from the climactic dance scene with Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.

“Let It Go,” “Frozen”

The song that the kids you babysit haven’t stopped singing for two years straight won an Oscar. Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel belts out this song like nobody’s business in one of Disney’s highest grossing animated films. “Let It Go” left a mark and stole the hearts of children and adults alike because of its empowering nature.

“My Heart Will Go On,” “Titanic”

Nothing will ever compare to this dramatic ballad that couldn’t be more timeless. Celine Dion will forever be praised for belting this song that illustrates the heart-wrenching love story of Jack and Rose on the sinking ship, the Titanic.

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