In 1972 , Mandell recorded " Dueling Banjos " with another session musician , Eric Weissberg . In 1973 , the single peaked at No. 2 on the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 , No. 5 on the '' Billboard '' Hot Country Singles , and No. 1 on Adult Contemporary chart , and the tune was the theme of the 1972 film '' Deliverance '' . The song was also nominated for the 1972 Golden Globe Awards in the Best Original Song category . " Dueling Banjos " won the 1974 Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance
Golden Globe Awards
30th Golden Globe Awards
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