Jean Louisa Kelly performs Someone To Watch Over Me in Mr. Holland's Opus

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[@dcrab93]

When Mr Holland looked at the pictures of his family he realized what he had was precious. He stayed with what was real and let the fantasy go.

[@josephinakeam6197]

He decided to stay, but leaving to pursue music in New York with a beautiful young woman wasn't a fantasy. It was a reality placed in front of him, and he decided against it.

[@TristanandIsolt]

@@josephinakeam6197 Great point Josephina.

[@Carousel5883]

​​@@josephinakeam6197Amen.i hate it when ppl say that if a man follows a younger woman to pursue his lifelong dream and he leaves his family means he's being childish or irresponsible.if he neglect his fatherly duties than yes but a man or woman have the right to pursue their dreams with or without a new person.I know it's a marriage but if someone isn't happy they shouldn't be forced to stay..then it just becomes staying married and they become resentful.not fair for anyone.I believe if you truly love someone you set them free.i know easier said than done but I have done that

[@AmySox]

_This_ was where the movie surprised me. Having him run off with Rowena would have been the cliche here...but _he didn't do that._

[@Ancientneutrality]

@@AmySoxcliche is sticking to conventions. Conventions become normal, normal becomes boring, boring becomes cliche.

[@sauropoda420]

Give this girl, I mean ANGEL, some love - Never heard this done with such passion. GERSHWIN is very proud.

[@janeenbarker4851]

Any one who thinks there is a better version surely has not heard Jean Louisa Kelly perform this song. Just breathtakingly beautiful.

[@LovelySingerTV]

"better" is relatiive. There are other excellent versions of this very song. This is one of them. :)

[@dean8842]

Absolutely agree...!

[@biggestbattles]

This is one of my favourite movie scenes; it has stuck with me for many years. The subtle expressions from Glenn, Iris, and Rowena hint at unrequited love, future possibilities, and heartbreak. It is exquisitely filmed and sung, with Rowena's closing lighting and facial expression leaving me with a knot in my chest. Beautiful.

[@utube9000]

Agree with everything you said. In addition to an amazing musical performance, the visual composition and choice of shots in this scene is perfect.

[@kimfitch382]

Probably my favorite scene in a movie. Jean does this song better than the original. Hers has all the tenderness of young, innocent love.

[@brucehilton1662]

Better than the original? What does that even mean? This timeless piece has been done by a lot of great singers, a testament to its depth. Like, just f'rinstance, Linda Ronstadt. Not hard on the ears exactly... this is lovely but it does it no harm to put it in a forest of spectacular recordings.

[@es330td]

This movie made me listen to every vocal song differently. Now when I hear a cover of an original song I listen to it thinking “is this person conveying the meaning of the song or simply putting their vocal flair on someone else’s popular song?“ Many covers cannot accomplish this but it is a gem when one is found.

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

@@brucehilton1662 I wasn't aware of the other's version of this song nor who was the original singer / artist at time I heard this song in Mr Holand's Opus... What made the song so special & unique apart from her lovely voice & music accompanying her in this movie is what it was conveying in the movie... Don't know if you've seen the movie or would even like it, if you did... But the story behind the song being sung on stage & people involved & decisions having to be made is what make it so special, unique, sentimental, moving, romantic, & so much more... Anyway, I'm going to listen to Linda Ronstadt's & Barbra Streisand's versions...

[@BuzzWreck61]

My first time watching this scene. I knew she did some singing, but I loved her rendering of this standard. As usual, I measure every female vocal performance of this type by comparing it to Ella Fitzgerald.

[@danielson68son50]

Well the original was a 1927 music review with Gertrude Lawrence singing a rather showy version that several later versions would probably best, but I get what Kim is trying to say. There is something about this version that I love too.

[@CorpeningMedia]

What a triangle. An amazing scene with perfect performances from all three. I mean, really, Glenne Headly was on screen for four brief shots, and nailed it.

[@goonhoongtatt1883]

Listened to every version I could find on KZbin. Nothing beats this.

[@svetcovladich9996]

Yes.

[@byroninya8]

there really isnt a better version of this. it give you goosbumps

[@stuartnishimoto8035]

Agree. I’ve listened to this dozens of times and there isn’t a thing I would change about this scene. Movie perfection.

[@susanjepson9186]

Ella Fitzgerald version is for me, the best

[@Kenscialoia]

Jean Louisa Kelly puts up a truly magical scene in this great movie.

[@gesarwinski3395]

Years ago, I would have volunteered to be that somebody.

[@Angeleys2]

Dad this was our Favorite Movie. When it was the last 2 hours before God Called You home; I played this song for you. I hope you heard it. They said you still did not open your eyes. RIP DADDY 🙏

[@aljohnson5601]

Wow. Just wow.

[@Lovely0714]

Watched this so many times. Her facial expressions to him are incredible. Her breathing everything is so expressive. Such a great performance

[@BoneyWhy]

I totally agree! I fell in love with when this movie first came out. You nailed the reason! That expression right at the end, I am in love all over again!

[@bryanlosen3262]

Jean Louisa is so beautiful and seductive... I just realized that she is the girl all grown up now from Uncle Buck. What a role reversal from a brat to a beauty queen... wonderful movie and a real tear jerker...

[@BillyButcher90]

To playing Iceman's widow in Top Gun: Maverick 😢

[@walterschiller8281]

Simply beautiful! Never tire of hearing her sing this song!

[@joanajoel]

One of the most iconic scenes in the history of cinema. And the moment I fell in love whith Rowena... Me and millions more...

[@Gapooz]

Easy to fall in love with her and her singing.

[@johnnymac8680]

No doubt about that!

[@msunites2977]

Best rendition of this classic I have ever heard and I have heard many.

[@starkzwillig3682]

Lol that's why it has 4 comments.

[@scottybroker]

Totally Agree!!!!!!

[@julietisdale6389]

I agree. Karen Carpenter's in a brief snippet in a duet with Ella Fitzgerald was amazing, though. If she had sang the whole song, that would have been the best version.

[@geneby]

I agree totally, best version performed. I heard it in this movie many years ago. She did this song marvelous. I like this song very much.

[@MickiBowers]

This scene and Jean Louisa Kelly's performance was absolutely riveting. I've heard greats sing this song - but her rendition still stands above them all. Absolutely glorious.

[@dennisz.9965]

First ran across this film about 15 years ago on television and, as I didn't think much of the movies coming out at that time, I had low expectations (I also didn't realize it had been made in 1995). I was surprised by its quality, to say the least. However, when the narrative introduces the Rowena character, the film climbs to a much higher level, leaving me stunned by the end of the big Gershwin performance, so gracefully followed by the bus stop good-bye scene. There's a lot going on when Rowena enters the picture (Holland's "chance" to escape from what feels like drudgery, it comes when he's hit middle-age, the tension between him, Rowena and his wife, etc.), and the impact of it all is contributed by Jean Louisa Kelly's talent in no small measure! She's outstanding.

[@Gapooz]

An accurate account of things in the movie Dennis. Well said.

[@kevinmcconnell9426]

Ifn you haven’t seen the movie “uncle Buck” I highly recommend it. She plays a very angry high school student, at the time she was 17, beautiful of course. John Candy was his fabulous self, definitely worth the watch.

[@kevinhallisey5201]

The incredible standoff I'd perfect drama. Singers face is yearning, while wife's heart is breaking.

[@ambivalentdisaster673]

This is my favorite rendition of this song. Many greats have sang this song and yet this is the one that I feel the most.

[@shawnpavlik1293]

There's one out there by Julie Andrews that is simply beautiful.

[@danielson68son50]

I love this rendition too, although there have been some amazing takes by Sting, Ronstadt, Julie Andrews etc still something about this scene and Jean Louisa's beauty and innocence, pure voice combined with the dramatic elements around Mr Holland and his wife and the longing he knows better than to act on always get me. This song is a true masterpiece though and it always gets me when it's done well but something about this scene and the execution goes beyond a well-executed rendition.

[@carlrosendorf5210]

Of all the teachers your are mt favorite Mr. HOLLAND.. the tears pour every time i see the movie. RIP Jay Thomas and Olympia Dukakis

[@carlrosendorf5210]

Meant my favorite ✌🙂

[@heyerhanson936]

I cant remember how many times I've watched her performance, but i can say I'm moved beyond belief each and every time. If you're ever blessed enough to have someone want you this much in a relationship..don't let them go. 😔 thats all i can say for now..

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

Are you suggesting he should leave / abandon his family for her? While it's very emotionally charged... Personally, I think he made right choice as painful & difficult as it may have been...

[@karenladd1110]

@@Thankful_n_Grateful I agree, he made the right choice. But it must have been very difficult for him to resist her offer. Great movie, Jean Louisa Kelly was flawless!!!

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

@karenladd1110 Life is Complicated... While Their Emotions Are High... That's All It Is... Should They Have Followed Their "Impluse", They Would Have Quickly Learned & Realized: Living Together & Dealing With Everyday Responsibilities Would Dampened, If Not Eliminated All Those Warm, Fuzzy, Romantic Feelings... They Were Two Hurting Individuals That Found Temporary Comfort, Validation, Emotional Support, Encouragement In Each Other... There Are Exceptions, Where Something Like This Could Possibly Work... But Percentage Is Very Low... Hurting People Tend To Hurt Others... Codependency May Be Nice In Beginning... But Once One of The Individuals Is Healed From Whatever Was Hurting Them, If Partner Isn't Progressing & Improving... What Was Once a Feeling of Security, Safety, Love... Becomes a Burden... Again Life Is Complicated... Good Times, Challenging Times & Everything In Between... Imagine In Real Life If They Would Have Pursued Their Dreams Together... They'd Both Be 28 yrs Older... Movie Came Out In 1995? World Has Changed Dramatically Since Then... 🙂😉😊

[@leonramsay21]

Mr Holland did the pragmatic thing. Rowena would be troubled.

[@donaldtucker2707]

I watch this every time I boot up my computer. It is stunningly beautiful and one of the most beautiful scenes in film history. Rowena will be a magical name for me forever. Jean is a superb singer.❤❤

[@333ministries]

this scene is so powerful. The music is outstanding and the subcontext from Mr. Holland, Iris, and Roweena is just amazing. this is one of my greatest movies of all time.

[@johnie2xs]

My favorite vocal version. Have to admit that the movie's story had something to do with it. Jean Louisa's voice was perfect. I've always loved this song.

[@kimb884]

I remember buying this soundtrack CD specifically for this track and it contained someone else singing Someone to Watch Over Me! I was so upset! I wrote a letter to the CD company and they sent me the single of Jean Louisa singing it. What the heck?!?!

[@dorothybeck7559]

She sings this better than anyone...magnificent!!

[@bigmezzful]

There is only one singer who does this song better, and her name is Katharine McPhee, on American Idol, and she is so beautiful, it's hard to watch her. If you haven't seen it, you are really missing something extremely beautiful.

[@Putzman]

Try Sting's version

[@GordonZaft]

One of the best moments in this movie, for sure.

[@maryslattery7529]

One of the best movies of all time!

[@bishdizzle67]

This was amazing! Easy to fall for a dreamy eyed , beautiful girl with a beautiful voice like this. Thank you Jean.

[@gwenwilliams1439]

Beautiful and so sweet!!! ❤❤🎵🎶🎼 SING FOREVER CELINE!!! WONDERFUL!!

[@natalieholt8477]

Just heartbreaking, and powerful. Wow. Even the way the light fades on her face, at the end.... painfully gorgeous

[@juanicieto]

Loved this song and reminds of the good old days when life was still easy, slow and romantic.

[@AguilarEstela]

Just saw this movie for the 1st time last night. So pure and magical...bring tears to my eyes!!!❤❤❤💕

[@flynnstone7454]

Best rendition of this song ever done!

[@tolasuleiman641]

Decades, decades and decades this scene still gives me such goose bump, hope, life the possibilities of a better tomorrow ❗️wow, wow, forever wow

[@zorankarabeleski392]

This performance and song left me speechless. Absolutely stunning and i listen to Rock ,Hard Rock Progressive Rock , Grunge,Heavy Metal

[@grattanosullivan4398]

Jean Louisa Kelly’s magical version of a classic. Still gives me goose bumps.

[@djesasono6237]

❤❤❤ make my cry of mine

[@rickackerman7529]

Music's power to make each of us feel very deeply is used with spectacular success here. This is my favorite Gershwin song, and it has never been sung better. So easy to fall in love with her. The direction is masterful as well, the camera's emphasis pitch-perfect.

[@rogerremnant1601]

Just about a perfect creation of music, mood and talent!

[@danaclark5070]

I just didn’t want her to stop singing 🎵

[@markmerzweiler909]

It's at this point he gave up all pretenses of being a composer and settled for being a teacher and a good man.

[@matthewdiano5226]

So lovely in every possible way! I would have gotten on that bus!!

[@donaldtucker2707]

For most of us it would be a terrible choice. In the end we love our family and stay, while wanting to get on the bus.

[@davec1330]

THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!

[@billysmith3018]

Add Jean Louisa to the list of greats who sang this great Gershwin song. Perfect phrasing, perfect tempo, beautiful interpretation. Move over, Ella.

[@rlatwood5092]

I may agree that this is one of the greats - but' move over Ella'? As in Ella Fitzgerald? I mean, seriously? Maybe a little dated, but really? - She's not playing a 17 - 18 year old kid in love and singing to Richard Dreyfuss- granted - but with her own rendition, Ella isn't moving over for anybody! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIjGaaKEgbClnbs

[@wr6993]

Agree, please do not compare Ella to anyone! She is the queen of jazz. She had a unique voice . Her vocal range spanned 3 octaves. She was praised for her purity of tone and intonation. I’m just touching on some of her talents as a an artist. Singing one song well does not make you a GOAT. Sit down and eat your food!

[@tolasuleiman641]

Unbelievably indescribably awesome 💯💯💯💯💯

[@TECKMASSE]

Really Great moment of the movie "MR HOLLAND"

[@TECKMASSE]

Say me I love you Jean Louisa Kelly !

[@karlhungus5554]

What a remarkable performance. A truly talented young lady.

[@hazelsmith5628]

Allure in every word and look ! 😮

[@leetae-kyoung1084]

How beautiful....! 💖💙

[@mikeparker3982]

Beautiful version, beautiful lady, and great movie

[@garyjump4903]

Truly beautiful ❤

[@TJ1920]

Brilliant camera scenes Love the song Brilliantly delivered by a surprisingly extremely talented young lady who definitely knows how to deliver a song 🎵

[@petersmith1027]

Brilliant what a terrific voice what a beautiful woman uncle buck would be very proud.

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

My first introduction to this song was seeing her sign this song: "Someone to Watch Over Me" in the Movie: "Mr Holland's Opus"... Thanks for sharing this video...

[@tamarratruman8298]

Stunning performance, and ever so powerful! It brings me to tears every time I watch it.

[@333ministries]

A wife knows when another woman has an eye on her husband.

[@songbirdsorbet1028]

This is the best rendition of this song I have ever heard!

[@jenniferr.sinclair5796]

Incredible

[@ralfmulde7723]

PHANTASTIC!!! She sings great but her and his acting are may be more overwhelming (if possible).

[@eloisapetermann5741]

THIS is a fantastic version of the song 👄🌟🔥🎼🎤❣️❣️❣️

[@anthonylagano2371]

Beautiful rendition of this song and I would say my favorite . Great movie 🎥 as well 😎😎😎

[@scottbaker7104]

Talent pure talent

[@EternalFloox]

Why this version was not included in the original soundtrack of the movie still puzzles me to this day. Superb!

[@FleeebCrabinProductions]

She is singing TO HIM. “Put on some speed. Follow my lead.” Begging him through art to come to New York with her. Fucking brilliant

[@barryfix]

Still perfect

[@bikerhomeboy]

this movie is so great! The acting, plot, music, simply beautiful!

[@billshechtman1524]

Absolutely beautiful

[@uncleandyguitarherbst1157]

That was cool to see this scene again. Pretty dang incredible.

[@RoaroftheTiger]

Jean, Your Performance never fails to Stun me. Amazing,nor Wonderful fail to describe Your Voice on this, symbotic match of Song & Singer ... Thank You.

[@donaldtucker2707]

This is really moving and beautiful. I can watch it over and over. She was perfectly cast for this. When the movie was over, I am sure everyone wondered. "What happened to Rowena?" The opus ended for Mr. Holland, but we all want to know what happened to Rowena. I can listen to this interpretation over and over and still it affects me. Stunningly beautiful.

[@z8ty]

Simply put: Fantastic!

[@eimarviana300]

A very wonderful performance of Both!!

[@armandofernandezguillermet8996]

A great movie with great music...Thank You dear friends for sharing this treasure...

[@cjrideson]

Beautiful.

[@tabbycat3t]

Why oh WHY wasn't this on the soundtrack?! We were robbed!

[@whasian1487]

I think the vocals are a masterful rendition for the context of the movie. 1:53 she begins her confession love for him 2:40 she begins pleading to not let her love go unreciprocated

[@renshiwu305]

I can see why he would want her. I'm flabbergasted as to why she would want him.

[@whasian1487]

@@renshiwu305 They share passion and talent. He makes her feel protected and guided. She likely feels that if the two of them are together, their dreams are not only tangible but sky is the limit.

[@renshiwu305]

@@whasian1487 She's young and pretty. Men like young and pretty women. Women gravitating towards older men is disturbing because of its paternal dimensions.

[@kidsanders3913]

I cant believe it has been 25 years already 1995. Where does the time go ?

[@gilian2587]

This is the right way to perform jazz. Minimal vibrato. No operatic approach to the phonemes, if you intend to warble, do it at the end of a phrase. If you sing a jazz originating song in an operatic style you're doing it wrong. This musician was outstanding!

[@JoanneRVG]

This scene is so powerful! ❤

[@yuhauuhatuudaalyuhauuhathe2163]

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[@jasondouglas152]

I got mono when I was 15 and slept for days in my living room back when STARZ would play the same few movies over and over..... Lucky for me this was one of them or I'd have never seen it

[@delanos53]

Hard to believe that's the girl that played the mean sister in Uncle Buck.

[@manfredfelsmann1509]

I'm 60 yrs old, like Rick in Casablanca talking to Captain Renee, "you'll still me owe me $10,000". There was a time when didn't hate women. Loved this version.

[@MrDeaconJack]

Just beautiful, Jean. So much magic.

[@hersheypark7547]

i love jean louisa kelly.

[@donaldtucker2707]

Mr. Holland fell in love with Rowena and will remember her forever, but he loved his wife and son and made the decision to stay with them. Fantasy and reality make those decisions and we learn to live with them.

[@laurenalacroix5114]

love it!

[@lavoxii]

There's a saying old Says that love is blind Still we're often told "Seek and ye shall find" So I'm going to seek A certain lad I've had in mind Looking everywhere Haven't found him yet He's the big affair I cannot forget Only man I ever think Of with regret I'd like To add his inital To my monogram Tell me Where is the shepherd For this lost lamb? There's a somebody I'm longin' to see I hope that he turns Out to be Someone to watch over me I'm a little lamb Who's lost in the wood I know I could Always be good To one Who'll watch over me Although he may Not be the man some Girls think Of as handsome To my heart He carries the key Won't you tell him please To put on some speed Follow my lead Oh, how I need Someone to watch over me Won't you tell him please To put on some speed Follow my lead Oh, how I need Someone to watch over me Someone to watch over me

[@LGranthamsHeir]

Thanks for the lyrics. Heard this classic song for the first time on a 'jazz night' concert at my undergrad alma mater in Spring 1996. "Mr Holland's Opus" came out not long after and it sealed my love for this Gershwin standard. Of course, Ms Kelly's version is one that I listened to often - alongside Linda Ronstadt's, which I think is the best version.

[@walterpalima6122]

Now THAT was a Torch Song if I ever heard one !!! ( sigh )

[@JeanMarcFraiche]

Un de mes films préférés de tous les temps ❤😉

[@treewalker1070]

This is actually your own channel? I extraed in "Mr Holland's Opus" and was in the audience for the filming of this scene. Heard you sing this song over and over like dozens of times, and it was fresh every time! The best rendition ever of this song! Thanks for the memories! Do you remember how hot it was?

[@hawkrider88]

Can you tell us more about this scene? Any sense of why they re-did it several times? Did Dreyfuss get any direction or coaching for this scene that you remember? I'm presuming this was lip-synched in some way? Thanks!

[@treewalker1070]

@@hawkrider88 Hello. It is normal for movies to film a scene over and over from many different angles. If you watch a scene, say where people are talking, every angle is a different take. A big-budget movie can easily spend all day filming one minute of the final movie. When you turn on the TV to some unknown show, you can tell within sixty seconds if it is a theatrical movie, a made-for-TV movie, or a weekly television drama. The different looks are based on how much time is put into filming from different angles. As for lip-syncing -- she was certainly singing, but I imagine she also re-recorded in a studio, because actors in movies actually dub in their *spoken* dialogue after filming if the sound recording is not ideal, for example, if they are outdoors or in a real house instead of a soundstage. This (along with sound effects) is part of what is called post-production sound, and it is a big part of a movie's budget. Indie films usually don't have the money to do that and that is why their sound isn't as good. if Richard Dreyfuss got any coaching, it probably happened during rehearsal, before they filmed with us extras. But there was a real conductor just off camera conducting the orchestra, and Dreyfuss was following his movements.

[@hawkrider88]

@@treewalker1070 Hey thanks very much for the reply and inside info. I have heard that most dialog is re-recorded again in the studio but Wow...that seems like a lot of work for an entire movie!

[@treewalker1070]

@@hawkrider88 They mostly only do that when scenes are filmed outdoors or on location, because the sound can't be perfect. But a lot of times scenes that appear to be outdoors are actually done on a soundstage in front of a green screen. But post-production sound is indeed part of why movies cost so much to make, and a lot of work does go into movies, as we can see if we sit through five minutes of credits packed with long long lists of names. Anyway, I recalled another moment, after they had done a lot of takes focusing on her, and a lot of takes focusing on Mr. Holland from various angles, I remember the cameraman moving in front of the front row of the audience, crouching down and shoving that huge camera lens into the wife's face for a couple of takes. At 2:09, when the closeup gets tighter and tighter, it's not a zoom lens, the camera actually moved closer and closer till it was like a foot from her face. Couldn't see her expression from behind, but could imagine it, because Rowena's seductive manner was obvious even from way back in the audience.

[@treewalker1070]

And, by the way, rewatching the scene, it does sound like the song was re-recorded in a studio. That is not the sound of an echoey auditorium and she sounds miked very close. The final scene definitely was, the orchestra didn't sound that good live.

[@stewardshipes2]

George had no idea he was writing this for her.

[@robertfunk2796]

wow.....never saw this movie, I sure know this song....need to see the movie

[@PeaceIntheValley]

The beautiful siren

[@timcoe4472]

This movie is #1 reason I fell for music also this scene why I can't resist when my wives hair is in curls lol

[@mjlrsa3585]

good movie

[@carlrosendorf5210]

Magnificant movie Magnificent song

[@davidmitchell3039]

Ella's version is the best ,with this second.

[@johnmatzye6633]

God only made certain people to be singers and she definitely is one of them.

[@briandriscoll8857]

What brought me here you ask? WKRP In Cincinnati. Mama Carlson persuades Johnny Fever to play some Gershwin on the air. She then sings along with the instrumental. Great rendition.