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Artists with Oscars Connections

Oscar statues are seen backstage during the 88th annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Feb. 28, 2016, in Hollywood, Calif.
Oscar statues are seen backstage during the 88th annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Feb. 28, 2016, in Hollywood, Calif. Christopher Polk | Getty Images 2016
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by Mac Wilson

March 01, 2025

The Academy Awards are Sunday night, so this week on Teenage Kicks, you'll hear artists with Oscars connections. 

David Byrne, winner for best score for The Last Emperor. Tom Waits, a nominee for his song score for One from the Heart. Giorgio Moroder has won more Oscars than Martin Scorsese. And who could forget Prince, who won for Best Song Score for the Purple Rain Soundtrack, you'll hear "When Doves Cry" on the anniversary of its recording. Oscar winners, nominees and other favorites from the alt vault.

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