The Grammy for Song of the Year goes to composer of the song unlike popular misconception that it goes to an artist who performed the song. This category has been awarded since the birth of the Grammys in 1959. It is one among the four most prestigious awards at the Grammys. A song nominated for Song of the Year may also be nominated for Record of the Year. Unlike Record of the Year, which goes to the performer and production team of a single song, Song of the Year goes to the composer(s) of the song.
Winners: Grammys Song of the Year
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Year
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Winner/s
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2010
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Thaddis "Kuk" Harrell, Beyoncé, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" performed by Beyoncé
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2009
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Coldplay for "Viva la Vida" performed by Coldplay
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2008
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Amy Winehouse for "Rehab” performed by Amy Winehouse
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2007
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Dixie Chicks & Dan Wilson for "Not Ready to Make Nice” performed by Dixie Chicks
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2006
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U2 for "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" performed by U2
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2005
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John Mayer for "Daughters" performed by John Mayer
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2004
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Richard Marx & Luther Vandross for "Dance with My Father" performed by Luther Vandross
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2003
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Jesse Harris for "Don't Know Why” performed by Norah Jones
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2002
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Alicia Keys for "Fallin'" performed by Alicia Keys
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2001
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U2 for "Beautiful Day” performed by U2
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2000
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Itaal Shur & Rob Thomas for "Smooth” performed by Santana featuring Rob Thomas
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1999
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James Horner & Will Jennings for "My Heart Will Go On"performed by Celine Dion
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1998
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Shawn Colvin & John Leventhal for "Sunny Came Home"performed by Shawn Colvin
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1997
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Gordon Kennedy, Wayne Kirkpatrick & Tommy Sims for "Change the World"performed by Eric Clapton
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1996
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Seal for "Kiss from a Rose"performed by Seal
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1995
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Bruce Springsteen for "Streets of Philadelphia" performed by Bruce Springsteen
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1994
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Alan Menken & Tim Rice for "A Whole New World" performed by Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
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1993
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Eric Clapton for "Tears in Heaven"performed by Eric Clapton
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1992
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Irving Gordon for "Unforgettable"performed by Natalie Cole with Nat King Cole
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1991
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Julie Gold for "From a Distance" performed by Bette Midler
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1990
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Larry Henley & Jeff Silbar for "Wind Beneath My Wings"performed by Bette Midler
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1989
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Bobby McFerrin for "Don't Worry, Be Happy"performed by Bobby McFerrin
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1988
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James Horner, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil for "Somewhere Out There" performed by Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram
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1987
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Burt Bacharach & Carole Bayer Sager for "That's What Friends Are For" performed by Dionne Warwick & Friends
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1986
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Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie for "We Are the World"performed by USA for Africa
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1985
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Graham Lyle & Terry Britten for "What's Love Got to Do with It"performed by Tina Turner
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1984
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Sting for "Every Breath You Take" performed by The Police
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1983
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Johnny Christopher, Mark James & Wayne Carson for "Always on My Mind" performed by Willie Nelson
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1982
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Donna Weiss & Jackie DeShannon for "Bette Davis Eyes"performed by Kim Carnes
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1981
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Christopher Cross for "Sailing"performed by Christopher Cross
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1980
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Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald for "What a Fool Believes"performed by The Doobie Brothers
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1979
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Billy Joel for "Just the Way You Are"performed by Billy Joel
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1978
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Barbra Streisand & Paul Williams for "Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)" performed by Barbra Streisand
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1978
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Joe Brooks for "You Light Up My Life" performed by Debby Boone
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1977
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Bruce Johnston for "I Write the Songs" performed by Barry Manilow
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1976
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Stephen Sondheim for "Send in the Clowns" performed by Judy Collins
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1975
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Marilyn Bergman, Alan Bergman & Marvin Hamlisch for "The Way We Were" performed by Barbra Streisand
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1974
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Norman Gimbel & Charles Fox for "Killing Me Softly with His Song"performed by Roberta Flack
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1973
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Ewan MacColl for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"performed by Roberta Flack
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1972
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Carole King for "You've Got a Friend" performed by James Taylor & Carole King
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1971
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Paul Simon for "Bridge over Troubled Water"performed by Simon & Garfunkel
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1970
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Joe South for "Games People Play" performed by Joe South
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1969
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Bobby Russell for "Little Green Apples" performed by O. C. Smith
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1968
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Jimmy Webb for "Up, Up and Away"performed by The 5th Dimension
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1967
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John Lennon & Paul McCartney for "Michelle" performed by The Beatles
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1966
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Paul Francis Webster & Johnny Mandel for "The Shadow of Your Smile" performed by Tony Bennett
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1965
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Jerry Herman for "Hello, Dolly!" performed by Louis Armstrong
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1964
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Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini for "Days of Wine and Roses"performed by Andy Williams
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1963
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Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley for "What Kind of Fool Am I?" performed by Sammy Davis, Jr.
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1962
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Henry Mancini for "Moon River"performed by Andy Williams
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1961
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Ernest Gold for "Theme from Exodus" performed by Various Artists
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1960
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Jimmy Driftwood for "The Battle of New Orleans" performed by Johnny Horton
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1959
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Domenico Modugno for "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)"performed by Domenico Modugno
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