Blazing Saddles (1974)

Ceremony Year: 1975Category: Best Original SongReleased: 1974

Nominated Talent & Credits

John Morris— Music by John Morris; Lyrics by Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks— Music by John Morris; Lyrics by Mel Brooks

Synopsis / Overview

A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lamarr sends his henchmen to make life in the town unbearable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor, so Hedley convinces him to send the town the first black sheriff in the west.

Historical Academy Record

MUSIC (Song) — 47th Academy Awards (1975)

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