1977 Academy Awards

Ladies and Gents Neil Diamond



Neil Diamond: It s a great pleasure and a great honor

for me to present the academy award to the songs have

been chosen for achievement in the original song cathegory



before I mention the winner about 3 weeks ago I was

talking to Barbra and I said I love your song so much,

no matter who wins or I m not gonna read read your

name but I have to cancel now Barbra,

so if I call your name have u actually won if I didnt

but if I dont call your name that means u wrote a fantastic song.



the winner is : Evergreen / Barbra Streisand



Barbra Streisand: In my wildest dreams,

I never never could ever imagine winning an academy

award for writing a song, I m very honoured and excited,

thank u all very much.