At which Academy Awards ceremony was Disney’s 1967 film song “The Bare Necessities” nominated?

“The Bare Necessities” was nominated at the 40th Academy Awards.

The song was written by Terry Gilkyson for Disney’s 1967 animated film The Jungle Book. In the movie, Baloo sings it to Mowgli, presenting a playful philosophy of living with only what is necessary. The song became one of the film’s most enduring musical numbers.

The 40th Academy Awards ceremony took place on April 10, 1968, honoring films released during 1967. “The Bare Necessities” was nominated for Best Original Song, but the award went to “Talk to the Animals” from Doctor Dolittle.

This nomination is sometimes confused with the film’s release year. The Jungle Book opened in 1967, while the Oscars ceremony recognizing that year’s films occurred in 1968.