Not every Academy Award-nominated song has survived as beloved classics. Two of the nominees of 1947 illustrate that, and host Jeff Commings talks about one song that has plagued the Walt Disney Studio for generations because of its film's seemingly strong racist tone. There's another nominee that seemed innocent at the time, but also stands out for its insensitivity.
With that aside, this year's nominated songs might not seem like a great list, but that's for you to decide after listening to this episode.