Jean Louisa Kelly - Someone To Watch Over Me

[@Angeleys2]

Dad this was our favorite movie. When I had you on the phone for the last time. I played this for you and the nurse told me that you stopped well moaning in pain. I knew you heard me. The next conversation our last conversation I told you that I loved you; you were in so much pain you said I love you too. You opened your eyes for 2 seconds. I told you that "God was calling you home. I started crying so hard; and in all of the pain you were in you mumbled :Don't Cry, I told you daddy you can let go know. And in 3 seconds you did. I want to thank you for that. It has been over 25 days. I asked you last night to please come into my dreams. You did not. But I had a packaage at the door I smelled your smell. I felt warmth. I sat on the doorway and Just talked to you. Thank you for that Dad. Thank you for being my Dad. But most of all with all of this going on you still reach out to me. You taught me everything I know.

[@bolidestar684]

The look, when his wife realises who Rowena is. A wife always knows when something is different about her partner. She knew he had replaced his dream of being a famous composer for another, being a father and husband to their family. She knew that he was struggling and at a crossroads. To leave and make music or stay.. The look on her face when she listened to this song, broke my heart. She loves her husband. She knows that even if its just an emotional affair he's having, he is facing a choice. So is she...her heart is breaking.. Whew... The complexity of this scene. This was a real crossroads in the movie. .. still one of my favs..

[@MaxWallace-y6z]

Thanks

[@AGraffitifan]

You hit it right on the head. That 3 second moment is so telling!

[@KrystalHarwood-z1b]

but yet he lied saying she was a legend. he could have confessed

[@natebroadus8474]

This was the best scene in the film for me (along with the scene waiting for the bus). To me, I never saw Glenn's interest in Rowena as romantic. He let her go easily enough. It was what she represented that was so profound. Glenn dreamed of being a professional musician. Instead, he found himself anchored in a life he never asked for, in a profession he began out of necessity -- though one he came to accept in some way. Then here comes Rowena. She's beautiful; she's dreamy-eyed; she has an angelic voice and a zeal to turn it into something; she is his dream, in living flesh. She's also his last chance to pursue that dream. That is why his decision to stay with his family is so poignant. It's one thing to accept reality and let go of a dream when it's far away. When it's at your fingertips and you can taste it, that is when it takes an incredible amount of fortitude to turn away. Holland didn't stay with his wife and son because he was forced; he stayed because he CHOSE to -- for the first time, in actual fact. That's fucking powerful.

[@bluesriffinb1746]

Amazing analysis and very moving. I completely agree.

[@Sonnera]

This is also why I love the wife's response when he says I love you after coming back from the bus stop, and she says "I Know." She knew he was struggling with his emotions, and knew something was up, but she never really questioned that he loved his family and would come home. It is an affirmation in her trust of him.

[@avalasialove]

Nate Broadus right after watching the movie last night, I thought of the whole thing to be a mix of Forrest Gump and It's a Wonderful Life.

[@sha11235]

Especially since both Forrest Gump and this film have the characters living through many real events over the years.

[@ninexfohv]

Beautiful analogy and I completely agree. In Rowena's mind, it will be the person she would never completely forget.

[@Azishome]

I don't believe Ms Kelly has ever been cast as effectively as she was cast here. I think with the right management, she could have been a superstar. But, as usual, Hollywood missed it.

[@tradewins]

Don't blame Hollywood. Jean chose to waste her time and talent in an unintelligent sitcom "Yes Dear" for several years in exchange for the paycheck.

[@greg4673]

Could not agree more. The female version of Michael Buble.......

[@jbetnar]

She was better in Uncle Buck 😆

[@allys744]

It’s not like she isn’t getting any work. She’s worked with some major industry players. I think she’s going to star in some new top gun movie.

[@nowzen4240]

@@greg4673 yes she was absolutely stunning in this song and film. So well done.

[@jasonwiley798]

To have someone singing this to you about you is divine

[@antigonefreimann]

This is my favorite version of this song, I love how Jean Louisa Kelly feels every single syllable and her angelic, clear voice is perfect for this precious Gerschwin tune. LOVE!

[@juliuscepeda9655]

I’m so glad this video is on KZbin. This song isn’t on the movie’s soundtrack CD.

[@majerstud]

@@juliuscepeda9655 - if that isn't one of the stupidest decisions ever, I don't know what is.

[@audrasitarek9113]

Yes agreed…it’s Beautiful, haunting, mellifluous

[@ANTHONY0808able]

Not debatable, best version ever.

[@bgravato]

@@juliuscepeda9655 I bought the CD of the soundtrack (many years ago, after watching the movie) in great part because of this song and you can't image how disappointed I was when I found out it wasn't on the CD... I'd guess probably due to copyrights and/or royalties... but still very disappointing!

[@busterandbud]

She sang this song as it should have been sung. Nobody has done better.

[@timothyeaton6986]

JLK has absolute pitch and, when she held the note an extra tick at 2:45/2;46 to "put on some speed" was brilliant.

[@dorothybeck7559]

This is my favorite rendition of this song, she's stunning.

[@audrasitarek9113]

She is spectacular, focused, beautiful

[@valerieturner2183]

This version is even better than Linda Rondstat. Why she remained a virtual unknown is mind boggling.

[@mickehogan3230]

Listen to Ella's Fitzgerald, beautiful

[@LeeLovettStopStutter]

One of the most magical moments in musical memory!

[@margotgabriele]

A perfect example of an artist and his muse. Mr. Holland was in love with what she embodied. She brought a necessary catalyst to his life at a crossroads, inspired him again. As many people as are bothered by the under-current between them, it was never to be. He gave her the freedom to be what she was meant to be, a chance he never really had; she was a fresh breeze that woke him up again. The intent was never to leave his wife; even if he had left, it would have been the dream he followed, not the girl. But in the end, he made the right choice.

[@arealtruemother]

Right. With her he could totally be able to go after his music.

[@ricjohnson8683]

she can't take her eyes off him..and wife reads her name...brilliant

[@caseyjl949]

I'm surprised she didn't lose it

[@JackleenaO]

Mrs Holland knew ...recall the beginning of the movie when she told her husband (Mr Holland) that she had had a crush on her music teacher when she was in highschool.

[@arealtruemother]

The unspoken was brilliant

[@nathan2552]

I always wonder what happened to rowena after she went to New York City

[@ryancampbell955]

He wasn't too smart to name his composition "Rowena's Theme" knowing that his wife would more than likely be coming to the concert and probably be reading the program. Seems like he pretty much gave himself away.

[@mgfan5427]

I will say this... I have never heard a "high school" orchestra or singer that good.....ever!

[@sherri3615]

Oh I have. We had two singers in my school who became opera singers. Our orchestra was not quite that good

[@almailman]

A beautiful woman with a fantastic voice singing one of the Gershwin's finest. I'm a 63 year-old guy but can't watch this scene without emotion. It has everything and was brilliantly directed. Who wouldn't be flattered and, perhaps, tempted. The look on his wife's face tears my heart out. But...he's a good guy and does the right thing.

[@Tregk2016]

And the wife still claps for her... Classy lady =D

[@arealtruemother]

Very!!! I feel like she wanted to cry but she is trusting him

[@audrasitarek9113]

Excellent acting

[@SteveEdwardCooper]

Jean Louisa Kelly's character and her perfect portrayal of Rowena elevated this movie from very good to great.

[@roomofidiots]

Voice like pure crystal.

[@audrasitarek9113]

Agree 💯

[@MsPasta102]

Something about this song is strangely haunting. It's floated around in my head for the last two weeks.

[@greg4673]

This song in and of itself packs powerful emotions and needs into it on several levels, but when it is performed like this it takes on its own life, begging the listener, no, demanding that the listener apply the implications to their own life. It's what musicians call, "transformative". Does this make sense? smiles!

[@danielbass2895]

That's the genius in the writing of it and why it has survived a century

[@TristanandIsolt]

Natalie it's simply one of the best songs ever written and then when it's performed in this context it's freaking overwhelming. Of course it haunts you. It would be strange if it didn't.

[@davidmorales3792]

I havnt stopped playing it, I saw the movie and fell in love with the way she sings it

[@katewebster5756]

Love this girl singing. I agree she could have been a superstar.

[@ANTHONY0808able]

The passion that she delivers this timeless song with, it literally takes your breath away.

[@elizabethfigueroa6159]

It helps that she is looking at the man she truly believes she’s in love with.

[@jayneyp8683]

i agree :)

[@DippyHippie]

@@elizabethfigueroa6159awww,she’ll get over it!😂😂😂😂

[@larryfredrich9443]

The moment his wife looks at the program, is priceless!

[@A1Duckfan]

This is still my favorite rendition of one of my favorite songs

[@ericatruchon6818]

Particularly beautiful, when Rowena's voice haunts him as he looks through his family photo album. You can see his anguish and internal conflict, as he thinks of her. He clearly loves his wife, but he can't get Rowena off of his mind...

[@richfromboston]

No one and i mean no one can sing this song as great as her

[@ANTHONY0808able]

Correct, don't even bother trying, this is the GOLD STANDARD of this song.

[@doctorbandoli]

Jean Louisa Kelly's voice and stunning charisma are a joy to watch and listen to...and her rendition of Gershwin's great song was one of the most spellbinding film performances I've ever witnessed...unfortunately the gods of the arts have denied her the opportunities and fame she so deserves...but like another great musical performer, Georgia Steel, sometimes the best and brightest get overlooked by a fickle public...

[@emmettniles2099]

No, she took a part in a brainless sitcom for the easy money. Her fault entirely.

[@zilcheynon]

Listened to multiple artists singing this song...my favorite.

[@mirianguity7794]

Mine too

[@juliuscepeda9655]

I love this version too but Linda Ronstadt’s version from her 1983 album “What’s New” just beats it by a nose for me. Check it out.

[@LittleMissLion]

This is pretty much my favourite scene of any movie ever made, and the way I LOVE this song to be sung. She truly captures the naiivity and innocence of the song.

[@audrasitarek9113]

Yes she does…it’s so powerful yet beautiful

[@captainh3831]

This music isn't really my bag baby, but this girl is magical.

[@Oldman899]

All the layers of the film culminate in this scene. Kudos to the photography, lighting and film directors, not to mention the performance of the two female lead actresses. A perfect scene!

[@romee4722]

She has such a beautiful voice!

[@browndog461]

Broadway needs talent like this to never go away. Getting lost in silly sit com's to make a buck.

[@PortnoiJ]

preach brother.. !!!!

[@browndog461]

PortnoiJ Thanks.

[@1maniago]

Jean Louisa Kelly's acting and singing are the things that "knock your socks off!!" Especially the "look" she gives Dreyfuss when they pan away after the song... Mamma Mia...

[@pkskydoc6100]

the best version of this song i have ever heard...trust me...i’ve explored....none better

[@ANTHONY0808able]

No argument, this rendition is PURE GOLD

[@davidvillalobos7297]

Its 2020 there's no other singer today that comes close to this beautiful voice and its all natural no computer enhancements done pure angelic

[@IkilledColMustard]

Lea Solanga

[@musket-hc1fc]

One of the great scenes in all of filmdom! The beautiful song is beautifully sung and emotions come together here.

[@Araconox]

Agree.

[@danieloneill4677]

Beautiful song by Jean Louisa Kelley

[@gazebiansclub]

The best version i ever heard of this song. Jean Louisa Kelly is the best sinf\ger for this song!! Love it!

[@kennethaustin5604]

Brilliant singer…… Brilliant composers, Ira and George. Pure musical art.

[@andrewsebastian6316]

Amazing scene, actors and music..one of my all time favourite..

[@LesPaulExpress]

I love this rendition and get teary every time I hear it. Jean's voice is so beautiful has great sustain.

[@robertwieland5958]

Magnificent!!!

[@CSifjrixhrj]

Gosh she is so alluring in her presentation of this song... a too-rare quality in the modern age, attractiveness without being raunchy.

[@1Cheytown]

Jean absolutely nails this song!!! This whole clip shows what this relationship was about. I think he loved his family too much to have up and left them but he did love what Rowena represented....a free spirit (so to speak) and what he gave up those 15 years before when he started teaching....

[@pbailey232]

RIP Ms. Headly!!!

[@TimothyStapay]

Love this emotional performance by Jean Louisa Kelly! Great movie!! 💖👍

[@onabrebv]

The amazing capture of emotional struggles of Dreyfuss and Headly, and the want of Kelly are astonishing performances. The emotions are gut wrenching and so deep it's painful. The feelings and memories remain for a lifetime.

[@Araconox]

You said it beautifully. I've been looking for that! One of our favorite movies.

[@hawkrider88]

That look on Holland's face at 2:53 is palpable. I wonder if it was directed or just great acting on Dreyfuss' part?

[@majerstud]

It really is incredible, isn't it? How so much is communicated with just a simple change of expression. Bravo, indeed.

[@zuzu178]

It's all Richard. I was there when they shot all the footage for this scene and it's brilliant Dreyfuss all the way. Amazed the editor found that moment in the voluminous amount of dailies,

[@bumbleflug]

Her voice and that piano and strings.....woo sends chills. AWESOME!!!

[@ka3how]

This has always been, hands down, my favorite version of this song and my favorite song of all time. Too many versions rush through the beginning or have too fast of a tempo, in general. This version evokes sensuality and emotion,

[@hersheypark7547]

jean louisa voice is wonderful. i love this scene and the movie

[@blondedbythelight703]

She's a really good singer.

[@johnswanson4266]

That rebellious teenager from Uncle Buck really is a great talent!🤩

[@flyingscrapyard]

Magnificent voice, feeling and orchestration. If there is a better version of this song out there, I want to hear it!

[@jeezee0210]

I remember buying the cd of this movie's soundtrack just for this song. Alas, it was not in the cd. I spent some time recording the song on tape until I got it right so that I can hear this song again and again. Miss Kelly captured just the right amount of innocence and longing in her straightforward no frill delivery.

[@mickyblue247]

Words cannot express what Ms. Kelly was able to draw from this performence. I feel this is the finest version of this great tune.... ever !

[@thechinadesk]

I've been learning this song in my voice class. Even though I'm a baritone, I can learn a lot about how I myself want to sing the song by listening to female vocalists. As a result I keep searching the Net for new renditions. The bottom line? Jean Louisa Kelly is still the champ. Her secret? She sings this song with more heart than anyone else. Others engage in self-indulgent "vocal stylings." Kelly sings her heart out.

[@ANTHONY0808able]

By a mile the best version of this song. The passion she sings it with is breathtaking.

[@bphlebotomist67]

I just love this movie and her singing 😍

[@TheDmstocco]

I feel appreciative to have someone to watch over me. It is a great way to have a message from songs to find some answers to change the world and our future.

[@dannohanks]

In my mind, this is the standard by which all others should be measured.

[@VK2AAK]

Wonderful movie. I've never heard anyone perform this song as well. She's just amazing.

[@fayedeutsher9387]

An all time fave of mine and this is my fave version - her voice is angelic.

[@JeriGillam]

A perfect song to die to, taking that beautiful song into eternity..

[@ladykatie251]

NO ONE has ever done this song better and no one ever will.

[@HollyDotson-ed8vs]

Except Ella Fitzgerald!

[@cliffordsmith958]

I have watched this scene many times, always with a lump in my throat. The combination of her face, voice & demeaner is irresistable. Sad to say, if you buy the soundtrack of the movie, you do NOT get Jean-Louisa's version of this classic.

[@jesusclavo2994]

I also bought the soundtrack in the hope that Jean-Louisa's song is there. Greatly disappointed!

[@martinward7230]

This was the show stopper in this movie.

[@antonadam]

This is an amazing video. Her rendition is perfection -- very emotional indeed. Thank you for posting it.

[@yuhauuhatuudaalyuhauuhathe2163]

So beautiful thanks for sharing ALYUHAUUHA THE HEAVENLY FATHER keep you always

[@cherylsmith3585]

this girl had a beautiful voice...I wonder what happened to her...I love this song

[@thomasleary2814]

+cheryl smith She was in a movie musical called "The Fantasticks," which was released in 2000 and was based on the longest running Broadway show in history! I know she's done stage work and I think she sang with the Boston Pops in a 4th of July concert in the late 1990's.

[@vernedgerly8633]

cheryl smith she was the bratty teen in Uncle Buck with John Candy. Great performance!

[@georgeobrien4047]

She was also in a lame sitcom for a couple of years. Totally wasted her talents.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

They didn't even bother to use this version on the soundtrack...

[@normbacha7889]

Couldn't have selected a better song to . . . well. I think we know attraction and mutual need are in a scene that lifts a VERY GOOD movie to a VERY VERY MEMORABLE ONE - O N E S C E N E & one great classic

[@Evangeline-777]

One of my favorite movies and such a beautiful job on this song

[@ricjohnson8683]

true...one of the great musical scenes in film..with extra depth and character enhancement

[@afghaninurrma6617]

Thanks Sarah, you too Kelly. Good Job 👍👍👍

[@Quingjosie]

This is a beautiful song and beautifully sang by Jean! I love Gershwin! I swear these songs are what legends are made of!

[@kliker2007]

Great movie. Jean Louisa Kelly did a fantastic job. What a beautiful voice. Just saw the movie yesterday.

[@noyoutakethatback]

Brilliant version.

[@UltimoDogLover]

Out of all the Ella Fitzgerald covers of this song, some by far more renowned singers, this may just be the best. And it added so much to the movie as well.

[@kennethtaylor2584]

My favorite version of this song.

[@jayneyp8683]

I really love this movie. It's just stunning.

[@thomasleary2814]

Wonderful song, beautiful (in more ways than one!) singer and one of the best scenes in a fine movie. Dreyfuss and Headley give excellent performances and bring a hanky for the final scenes.

[@davidmorales3792]

This is the best she ever looked and sounded, and later on she also looked very beutyful

[@garyjump4903]

Absolutely beautiful. ❤ this song breaks your heartstrings.

[@WOW-ng8sy]

For me this is the best cover of this song! Just beautiful!!

[@younglove3813]

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 initial 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

[@mikehammers6797]

My favorite version is by Dorothy Provine on the television show "The Roaring Twenties." Provine went to high school with my uncle in Seattle.

[@frumiousbandersnatch2815]

Beautiful woman, one of my all time favorite songs sung beautifully and a great movie.

[@oj2493]

ずいぶん昔に観た映画ですが、今でも色あせない素敵なシーンです。 いつ観ても感動してしてしまいます。

[@crlaf1978]

One of my favorite movies and versions of the song

[@sofiainred]

I love this scene-The voice of Jean Louisa Kelly is fresh, charming and amazingly beautiful. Lovely film. I added to my playlist Movie´ Scenes. Thank you so much for sharing this one.

[@charliebrown2164]

Stunningly beautiful

[@jgood4085]

Never hear much about Ms. Headly's performance but really have to give it up to Glen for another great job,(see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) for another great actress performance. also probably Dreyfus's best and the music makes this one truly enjoyable motion picture, thanks for sharing, j

[@benxdybarto]

What a voice!

[@mss455]

OMG ... amaaaazing soothing loving transporting - what a voice - looooves this rendition !!!!

[@treewalker1070]

I extraed in this movie in several scenes, including being in the audience for this scene. It took about twelve hours of filming to shoot this scene, and I probably heard her perform this song forty times. (Each angle you see in a movie is a separate take and there are multiple takes from every angle.) Rowena's seductiveness aimed at Mr Holland was obvious even way back in the audience. And I remember when the cameraman came down and shoved the big camera lens into the face of the wife, like a foot from her face, and held it there for the entire song. I could only see the back of her head but could imagine her expression. We extras had to be there two hours early so that wardrobe could give us all period clothes. So for the extras it was a more than fourteen hour day. (Yes, they paid us, minimum wage.) We also were all given programs like the one the wife looks at to see Rowena's name. Except for the page shown on screen, the rest of the program was taken from some real school show. The programs made good fans because it was extremely hot. The high school orchestra was portrayed by the Portland Youth Philharmonic. They had a real conductor working just off camera.

[@justindza]

Very interesting read. Thanks for sharing. Great experience to be in this fantastic movie

[@sha11235]

Thanks for this information. Having done BG myself, I know it can be long days. And she did the song 40 times? Man, she must've gotten tired at some point. But they paid her more than you did, so she probably would give more of an effort to it. And you really needed period clothes for this? This was 1980 in this scene so I can't see needing older clothing.

[@treewalker1070]

@@sha11235 I think you're right, for the 1980 scene they might not have given us period clothes. It's been a long time so I don't really recall.

[@CatelynnMarie]

This movie is everything. Perfect tbh

[@arealtruemother]

I love way he called her name when she ask him to go with her Ro weennnn a ❤❤❤❤

[@BlessMe04]

I love this version so much....perfect.

[@keith247]

When I first watched this movie "Mr, Holland opus" the singer Jean Louisa Kelly was very taken up with love that she had for him but couldn't see it through, In his heart he knew too he couldn't, sometimes we can't measure love, but at least it was felt. though we can't see it.

[@BabyGlox18]

7th grade was the first time I watched in chorus. Today im so happy I saw this movie. Very powerful and really made me love music even more.

[@spotter260]

This is one of my all time favourite films. JLK is enchanting and what a voice. Clive, UK.