Hollywood & the Academy Awards have a rich musical history dating back to 1934, when "The Continental" from The Gay Divorcee won the first Oscar for Best Original Song. Subsequent years have seen 100s of songs coming from virtually every musical genre & from some of the world's most celebrated musical talents. This book traces the history of cinematic song by devoting a separate entry to each & every tune to be nominated for the Oscar since 1934 -- over 300 nominees in all. In each case, it examines the song itself, its lyricist & composer, & the film in which it debuted. Packed with historical info., inside anecdotes, & classic archival photos.