The song “The Way We Were” was written by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, and Marvin Hamlisch.

Quick Scoop

  • Lyricists: Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman, a famed husband‑and‑wife songwriting team known for film music.
  • Composer: Marvin Hamlisch wrote the music for the song.
  • Performer: The best‑known version is sung by Barbra Streisand for the 1973 film of the same name.

The song went on to win major awards, including the Academy Award and the Grammy Award for Song of the Year, all credited to these three writers.

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