Elton John’s ‘(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again’ Rockets to Front of Oscar Songs Pack

Elton John could take home his second Oscar and longtime writing partner Bernie Taupin his first, as their song “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from “Rocketman” was among the best song nominees at Monday’s Oscar nomination announcements.The two have already taken home the Golden Globe for their closing song in the John biopic, their first award together in 52 years of songwriting collaboration.

John won a 1994 Oscar for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from the original Disney animated film “The Lion King.”Four of the five songs are by writers who have been to the Oscars before.

Up twice this year, Randy Newman earned his 21st and 22nd nominations for “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” from “Toy Story 4” as well as the original score from “Marriage Story.” He has already won two Oscars, both from Pixar films (“Monsters Inc.” and “Toy Story 3

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