| "It Goes Like It Goes" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Jennifer Warnes | |
| Released | 1979 |
| Composer(s) | David Shire [1] |
| Lyricist(s) | Norman Gimbel [1] |
"It Goes Like It Goes" is a song written by David Shire and Norman Gimbel. [1] Jennifer Warnes sang the vocals for the Norma Rae soundtrack in 1979. [1] "It Goes Like It Goes" won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1979, [2] defeating such fellow nominees as " Through the Eyes of Love" from Ice Castles and " Rainbow Connection" from The Muppet Movie, to the consternation of some critics. [3] [4]
Shortly after its Oscar win, the song was covered and released as a single by Dusty Springfield.
References
- ^ a b c d Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 136. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ YCCA to record with two-time Oscar winner Jennifer Warnes.[ permanent dead link] Oneida Daily Dispatch. 16 November 2007.
- ^ Tom Shales. "Kramer vs. Everybody," The Washington Post (DC), April 15, 1980, page B1: "The already forgotten ballad 'It Goes Like It Goes,' from 'Norma Rae,' won the Oscar as best song over competitions that included 'Rainbow Connection' ..."
- ^ Rich Copley. "'The 75th annual Academy Awards' - trophy date on your night with unpredictable Oscar. Will he be a dream -- or a dud?", Lexington Herald-Leader (KY), March 21, 2003, Weekender section, page 18: "Sometimes, old baldy leaves us scratching our skulls: ... the 1979 Oscar for best original song goes to It Goes Like It Goes from Norma Rae instead of The Rainbow Connection from The Muppet Movie ..."
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