The Oscar for Best Original Song is one of the few categories that doesn’t have a lot of patterns or indicators as to who will win. The only major precursor is the Golden Globe, however since the year 2000, the two kudos have matched up a whopping 4 times. Even last year when “Let It Go” was a near lock for the win, the Globes still went with “Ordinary Love” instead.
That being said, “Glory” (Selma) is the solid frontrunner with the extremely catchy Lonely Island and Tegan and Sara song “Everything is Awesome” (The Lego Movie) and “Lost Stars” (Begin Again) bring up the rear.
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Will Win: “Glory” (Selma)
Could Win: “Everything is Awesome” (The Lego Movie)
Should Win: “Everything is Awesome” (The Lego Movie)
Should’ve Been Nominated: “Yellow Flicker Beat” (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1)
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