The 17th Ivor Novello Awards were presented by the Songwriters Guild of Great Britain and broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on 28th June 1972. The winning works were introduced by Robin Boyle.
British Songwriters of the Year
Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway
Outstanding Services to British Music
Jimmy Kennedy
The ‘A’ Side of the Record Issued in 1971 Which Achieved the Highest Certified British Sales
My Sweet Lord
Written by George Harrison
Released and Published in the UK by EMI Records – Harrisongs Ltd
The Most Performed Work of the Year
My Sweet Lord
Written by George Harrison
Published by Harrisongs Ltd
Entertainment Music
Ron Goodwin
The Best Song Musically and Lyrically
Don’t Let It Die
Written by Hurricane Smith
Published by RAK Publishing
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
Published by Leeds Music
The Best Ballad or Romantic Song, Musically and Lyrically
No Matter How I Try
Written by Gilbert O’Sullivan
Published by April Music Ltd
The Best Pop Song, Musically and Lyrically
Simple Game
Written by Mike Pinder
Published by The Sparta Florida Music Group
The Best Novel or Unusual Song, Musically and Lyrically
Ernie
Written by Benny Hill
The International Hit of the Year by British Writers
Jesus Christ Superstar
Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
Published by Leeds Music
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