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    2022 Oscars original song nominees? They will likely come from this playlist

    by Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times Dec 02, 2021 6 minutes

    Here's a sampling of some of the best songs written for movies released this year. Not all of these are receiving award pushes, but every one is worth listening to. It has been a particularly good year for gorgeous acoustic ballads, but there are also some slick nocturnal grooves, atmospheric-rock trips and in-your-face declarations of independence to liven up the joint. The following are listed in playlist sequence for flow, not as a ranking.

    Happy listening!

    1. "Your Song Saved My Life" from "Sing 2" (U2; music by U2, lyrics by Bono) — Bono's interest in the idea of the song is so profound he posted "60 Songs That Saved My Life" on U2's site for his 60th birthday. His enthusiasm may prove infectious to voters, and the band has two previous nominations.

    2. " from "Encanto" (Jessica Darrow; written by Lin-Manuel Miranda) — The first of Miranda's many appearances on this playlist (the guy wrote original songs for three movies out this year) is powered by a

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