Barry Manilow received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for “Ready to Take a Chance Again,” from the film Foul Play.

What it was for

  • Song: “Ready to Take a Chance Again”
  • Film: Foul Play
  • Category: Best Original Song / Best Song

Quick context

It’s the one Oscar nomination most often associated with him, and it’s referenced in music-industry bios and songwriter profiles.