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Springsteen, M.I.A., Jenny Lewis Short Listed For “Best Song” Oscar

12/17/08, 2:50 pm EST

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Bruce Springsteen’s “The Wrestler,” M.I.A.’s Slumdog Millionaire contribution “O… Saya,” Jack White & Alicia Keys‘ “Another Way To Die,” Beyoncé’s “Once In a Lifetime” from Cadillac Records and Jenny Lewis’ Bolt track “Barking At The Moon” are among the 49 songs on the eligibility list for Best Song at the next Academy Awards. Also up for contention are Miley Cyrus’ “I Thought I Lost You,” Clint Eastwood’s “Gran Torino” and Peter Gabriel’s Wall-E theme “Down To Earth,” with all three joining Springsteen and Beyoncé’s songs as this year’s Golden Globe nominees.

Unlike years’ past, when a film like Enchanted and Dreamgirls dominated the category, each film can only be represented by a maximum of two songs at the ceremony. High School Musical 3 leads the short list with 11 selections, but it’s likely the songs will split the votes and wind up with no nominee. Also noteworthy: Danny Elfman’s “The Little Things” from Wanted, Robyn Hitchcock’s “Up To Our Nex” from Rachel Getting Married and the hilarious “Dracula’s Lament” from Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

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Nathan | 12/17/2008, 8:59 pm EST

Just give it to Springsteen now. No competition for the Boss in this category.

Nathan | 12/17/2008, 9:06 pm EST

I’d love to see Russell Brand on the Oscar stage doing Inside of You though, that would definitely be a highlight.

je | 12/17/2008, 10:42 pm EST

another way to die was terrible

far worse than “you know my name” now that was excellent

Phil | 12/18/2008, 8:47 am EST

The Little Things should win it. Great song by Danny Elfam!

Phil | 12/18/2008, 8:48 am EST

Elfman*

aaron | 12/18/2008, 8:57 am EST

If any songs from HSM3 beat Bruce Springsteen’s “Wrestler”, which might be the best song I’ve heard this year, I will never watch the Oscars again.

Nayer | 12/18/2008, 10:00 am EST

Yeesh, HM3?? Another Way to Die sucked hard, what a disappointment when I heard that clanker in the theatre. It was almost as lame as the movie itself. I’m all for cool collaborations, but Jack White and Alicia Keys? Yuck.

egos | 12/18/2008, 10:50 am EST

just nominated HSM3 means there´re hard times for music. the boss rules.

Jungleland2 | 12/18/2008, 2:28 pm EST

Of course Bruce should get this, although I am a big fan of Jack & Alicia’s song.

“Dracula’s Lament” from Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a close third. I laughed my ass off

harpo | 12/18/2008, 2:57 pm EST

Don’t worry it’s the “Age of Kool-Aid”…the Boss has it wrapped up!!!!!

Bryan | 12/18/2008, 6:28 pm EST

I really am pulling for Gran Torino. It’s such a perfect way to end the film.

Ann | 12/18/2008, 8:35 pm EST

What about Mariah Carey’s song, “Right to Dream” from her film “Tennesee”? That is the most stripped-down and emotional song she has ever recorded.

John B. | 12/18/2008, 9:43 pm EST

Both Springsteen and Gabriel are sure things, and will likely qualify for the Oscar for Best Original Song almost automatically. They’ve been nominated before for songs from “Philadelphia” and “Babe: Pig in the City.” As a longtime fan of both musicians, I am not pulling for one or the other; luck be to both of them. If Beyonce is nominated, that will be a cool surprise. Still, I’m not expecting “High School Musical 3″ to pull an “Enchanted,” especially when the Golden Globes resisted even choosing one song from that soundtrack.

John | 12/19/2008, 11:42 am EST

Congratulations to the boss. He probably knows he has already won it.

fsfsd | 1/18/2009, 9:10 pm EST

jenny lewis ftw

Mfabbjxf | 7/14/2009, 3:35 am EST

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