List of Ivor Novello Award winners and nominees (1970s–1980s)

The Ivor Novello Awards are held annually since 1956 by the Ivors Academy, formerly the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, to recognize the excellence in songwriting and composing. The following list consists of all the winners and nominees of the awards by year, the winners are listed first and in bold followed by the nominees if present.

The awards and nominations are received by the songwriters of the nominated work, not the performers, unless they also have songwriting credits.

1970s 1970

The 15th Ivor Novello Awards were presented on May 10, 1970 at Talk of The Town, London. Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Noël Coward Best Score from a Film or Musical Play The Madwoman of ChaillotWritten by Michael Lewis Best Song Musically and Lyrically "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?"Written and performed by Peter Sarstedt British International Hit of the Year "Love is All"Written by Barry Mason and Les Reed; Performed by Les Reed International Artist of the Year Tom Jones Special Award for Originality "Space Oddity"Written and performed by David Bowie Special Award for Most Outstanding Contemporary Song "Melting Pot"Written by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway; Performed by Blue Mink The "A" Side of the Record Issued in 1969 Which Achieved the Highest Certified British Sales "Get Back"Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; Performed by The Beatles The British Songwriter of the Year Tony Macaulay The Most Performed Song of the Year "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; Performed by The Beatles The Year's Outstanding Light Orchestral Arranger/Composer Ernest Tomlinson

1971

The 16th Ivor Novello Awards were in 1971. Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Cliff Richard Best Song Musically and Lyrically "Something"Written by George Harrison; Performed by The Beatles Best Theme from Any Film, Television Programme or Theatrical Production ""Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr Hitler?"Written by Jimmy Perry and Derek Taverner British Songwriters of the Year Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway Light Music Award "March from the Colour Suite"Written by Gordon Langford The "A" Side of the Record Issued in 1970 Which Achieved the Highest Certified British Sales "In the Summertime"Written by Ray Dorset, Performed by Mungo Jerry The Best Ballad or Romantic Song, Musically and Lyrically "Home Lovin' Man"Written by Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway and Tony Macaulay; Performed by Andy Williams The Best Novel or Unusual Song, Musically and Lyrically "Grandad"Written by Herbie Flowers and Ken Pickett; Performed by Clive Dunn The Best Pop Song "Love Grows"Written by Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason; Performed by Edison Lighthouse The International Hit of the Year by British Writers "In the Summertime"Written by Ray Dorset, Performed by Mungo Jerry The Most Performed Work of the Year "Yellow River"Written by Jeff Christie; Performed by Christie

1972

The 17th Ivor Novello Awards were broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on June 28, 1972, with the winners being presented by Robin Boyle. Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Jimmy Kennedy Best Song Musically and Lyrically "Don't Let It Die"Written and performed by Hurricane Smith British Songwriters of the Year Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway Entertainment Music Ron Goodwin The "A" Side of the Record Issued in 1971 Which Achieved the Highest Certified British Sales "My Sweet Lord"Written and performed by George Harrison The Best Ballad or Romantic Song, Musically and Lyrically "No Matter How I Try"Written and performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan The Best Novel or Unusual Song, Musically and Lyrically "Ernie"Written and performed by Benny Hill The Best Pop Song, Musically and Lyrically "A Simple Game"Written by Mike Pinder; Performed by The Moody Blues The Best Song and/or Theme Score from Any Film, Television Programme or Theatrical Production "I Don't Know How to Love Him"Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice The International Hit of the Year by British Writers Jesus Christ SuperstarWritten by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice The Most Performed Work of the Year "My Sweet Lord"Written and performed by George Harrison

1973 The 18th Ivor Novello Awards took place at the Music Publishers Association Lunch at the Connaught Rooms, London on May 3, 1973. Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Vivian Ellis Best Song Musically and Lyrically "Without You"Written by Tom Evans and Peter Ham; Performed by Badfinger British Songwriter of the Year Gilbert O'Sullivan The "A" Side of the Record Issued in 1972 Which Achieved the Highest Certified British Sales "Mouldy Old Dough"Written by Nigel Fletcher and Rob Woodward; Performed by Lieutenant Pigeon The Best Ballad or Romantic Song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"Written by Ewan MacColl; Performed by Roberta Flack The Best Novel or Unusual Song "The People Tree"Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley Best Pop Song "Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?"Written and performed by Hurricane Smith The Best Song and/or Theme or Score from Any Film or Theatrical Production Diamonds Are ForeverWritten by John Barry and Don Black The Best Song and/or Theme from Any Radio or Television Programme ColditzWritten by Robert Farnon The International Hit of the Year by British Writers "Without You"Written by Tom Evans and Peter Ham; Performed by Badfinger The Most Performed Work of the Year "Beg, Steal or Borrow"Written by Tony Cole, Graeme Hall and Steve Wolfe; Performed by The New Seekers

1974

The 19th Ivor Novello Awards were broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on May 17, 1974. The awards were introduced by Alan Black. Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Tolchard Evans Best Selling British Record "I Love You Love Me Love"Written by Mike Leander; Performed by Gary Glitter Best Song Musically and Lyrically "Daniel"Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin; Performed by Elton John Most Performed British Song "Get Down"Written and performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan Songwriters of the Year Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn The Best Ballad or Romantic Song "Won't Somebody Dance with Me"Written and performed by Lynsey de Paul The Beast Beat Song "Rubber Bullets"Written by Lol Creme, Kevin Godley and Graham Gouldman; Performed by 10cc The Best Novel or Unusual Song "Nice One Cyril"Written by Helen Clarke and Harold Spiro; Performed by Cockerel Chorus The Best Pop Song "You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me"Written by Tony Macaulay and Geoff Stephens; Performed by The New Seekers The Best Score from Any Film or Theatrical Production Jesus Christ SuperstarWritten by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice The Best Song or Theme from Any Radio or TV Programme Galloping Home from The Adventures of Black Beauty Written by Denis King The International Hit of the Year by British Writers "Power to All Our Friends"Written by Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett; Performed by Cliff Richard

1975

The 20th Ivor Novello Awards took place at the Dorchester Hotel, London and were broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on May 22, 1975. The awards were introduced by Len Jackson. Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Vera Lynn Best Selling British Record "Tiger Feet"Written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn; Performed by Mud Most Performed British Song "Wombling Song"Written by Mike Batt; Performed by The Wombles Songwriters of the Year Phil Coulter and Bill Martin The Best Light Orchestral Work "Four Dances from Aladdin"Written by Ernest Tomlinson The Best New Musical Treasure IslandWritten by Cyril Ornadel and Hal Shaper The Best Pop Song "Kung Fu Fighting"Written and performed by Carl Douglas The Best Theme from a Film or a Stage, Radio or Television Production "No, Honestly" from the series of the same nameWritten by Lynsey de Paul The British International Hit of the Year "The Night Chicago Died"Written by Peter Callander and Mitch Murray; Performed by Paper Lace The Best Song Musically and Lyrically "Streets of London"Written and performed by Ralph McTell

1976

The 21st Ivor Novello Awards took place on May 11, 1976, at the Dorchester Hotel, London. Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Dick James Best British Musical Great ExpectationsWritten by Cyril Ornadel and Hal Shaper Best British Work for Children "Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo"Written by Michael Flanders and Joseph Horovitz Best Film Score Murder on the Orient ExpressWritten by Richard Rodney Bennett Best Instrumental Work "Introduction and Air to a Stained Glass Window"Written by John Gregory Best Middle of the Road Song "Harry"Written by Catherine Howe Best Selling British Record "Bohemian Rhapsody"Written by Freddie Mercury; Performed by Queen Best Theme from TV or Radio "The Edwardians" from Upstairs, DownstairsWritten by Alexander Faris International Hit of the Year "I'm Not in Love"Written by Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart; Performed by 10cc Most Performed British Work "I'm Not in Love"Written by Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart; Performed by 10cc Music Publisher of the Year Geoffrey Heath Songwriters of the Year Wayne Bickerton and Tony Waddington The Best Pop Song "I'm Not in Love"Written by Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart; Performed by 10cc

1977

The 22nd Ivor Novello Awards were held at the Grosvenor House, London. Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Adrian Boult Best Instrumental Work "Rain Forest"Written by Biddu Theme from The SweeneyWritten by Harry South "Them from a Non-Existent TV Series"Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin Best Middle of the Road Song "Music"Written and performed by John Miles "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber; Performed by Julie Covington "Miss You Nights"Written by Dave Townsend; Performed by Cliff Richard Best Theme from Radio or Television Production SamComposed by John McCabe Bouquet of Barbed WireComposed by Dennis Farnon The SweeneyComposed by Harry South International Hit of the Year "Save Your Kisses for Me"Written by Tony Hiller, Martin Lee and Lee Sheriden; Performed by Brotherhood of Man "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin; Performed by Elton John and Kiki Dee "You Should Be Dancing"Written by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb; Performed by Bee Gees Most Performed Work and Best Selling "A" Side "Save Your Kisses for Me"Written by Tony Hiller, Martin Lee and Lee Sheriden; Performed by Brotherhood of Man "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin; Performed by Elton John and Kiki Dee Songwriter of the Year Biddu Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music Led Zeppelin (John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant) Special Award Monty Norman for the "James Bond Theme" The Best Pop Song "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin "Heart on My Sleeve"Written by Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle; Performed by Gallagher and Lyle "We Do It"Written by Russell Stone; Performed by R&J Stone

1978

The 23rd Ivor Novello Awards were held at the Grosvenor House, London. Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Harry Mortimer Best Song Musically and Lyrically "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Performed by Julie Covington "How Deep Is Your Love"Written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb; Performed by Bee Gees "Sam"Written by John Farrar, Hank Marvin and Don Black; Performed by Olivia Newton-John Songwriter of the Year Tony Macaulay Special Award Bee Gees (Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb) The Best British Musical