Oscar's Show Stoppers

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
When Bruce Springsteen, Céline Dion and rap group Three Six Mafia performed at the Academy Awards, they nearly stole the show. But this year, nominees for "best original song" will have to remain seated. Today: we debate live music at the Oscars in a Soundcheck Smackdown. Plus: live music from Argentinean composer and bassist Pedro Giraudo.

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