Episode 28: ’Twas So Good to Be Young Then (1960)

Rock and roll and Hollywood still fought with the public for their ears and money when it came to popular songs in 1960. Elvis was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but movie songs were failing to gain much respect and love from audiences. The five nominees for the Original Song Oscar in 1960 proved that, though they were not of extremely bad quality. Host Jeff Commings brings you the histories of those songs, including the final Oscar-nominated song that Bing Crosby will introduce in film.