I've Heard That Song Before I've Heard That Song Before "I've Heard That Song Before" is a 1942 popular song with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. It was introduced by Martha O'Driscoll (dubbed by Margaret Whiting) in the 1942 film "Youth on Parade". The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1942 but lost out to “White Christmas”. It was recorded by Harry James and his Orchestra with Helen Forrest on vocal on July 31, 1942. This was the last day of recording before the Musician Union's ban. The recording was issued on Columbia 36668 and
18th Academy Awards she was sure she would not win the Oscar for Best Actress for "Mildred Pierce"). As it turned out she did win, and the award was delivered to her while in bed that night. This was the first year in which every film nominated for Best Picture won at least one Oscar. Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. These films had multiple nominations: The following films received multiple awards. 18th Academy Awards The 18th Academy Awards was the first such ceremony after World War II. As a result, the ceremony featured more glamour than had been present during