For song "Streets of Philadelphia" Bruce Springsteen won an Oscar. This is a song written and performed by American rock musician Bruce Springsteen for the film Philadelphia (1993). Released as a single in 1994, the song was a hit in many countries, particularly Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and Norway, where it topped the singles charts. The song was a critical triumph and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year, Best Rock Song, Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo, and Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television.