AFI gets musical with its top 100 list

Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 5:11 PM Central

by John Couture

The American Film Institute (AFI) has become known over the past few years as the Top 100 group with the popularity of its annual lists that grew out of its first list "100 Years, 100 Movies." The group is back for a new list and its subject matter will definitely cause controversy.

The latest installment, entitled "AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies," will bring songs from all genres of movies together to compete for top billing. Finally, once and for all, we will know for sure whether Julie Andrews singing "A Few Of My Favorite Things" is better than Eminem's Oscar winning song "Lose Yourself."

Bing Crosby gained the most nominations with 12 songs, while Judy Garland led all women with nine nods.

CBS will announce the top 100 winners on a televised special next June.

Check out past AFI lists here.

View the AFI online here.