Earlier today we featured “You’ve Got Me Wrapped Around Your Little Finger,” Beth Rowley’s original song contender from “An Education.” Now we’d like to bring a second track from the film to your attention: “Smoke Without Fire” from Welsh sensation Duffy.
This is a potent little ditty but it is the first cue on the opening credits, which, as we’ve mentioned many times, isn’t an immediate deal breaker, but it makes the climb a bit more difficult. Not to mention Rowley’s track features so prominently within the context of the film that, if either is going to get in, that would be it.
Still, we shouldn’t take too much away from Duffy’s song. It’s a great button on the end of the film, seemingly belted from the weary soul of a youngster who got in too deep. You know my feelings on this category. I think a song’s placement at the end of a film can have as much impact on your interpretation of the film as a song placed within, so if I had a vote, I imagine I’d be taking this one a bit more seriously than most.
Have a listen below and tell us what you think.
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Over the last five months, Gerard has diligently canvassed and re-canvassed the various crafts categories here at In Contention. The one category we have held back on all this time, as contenders have slowly fallen into place, was Best Original Song. Today, it’s time to dig into the field.