The legacy began in , when George and Ira Gershwin composed the song for the Broadway musical Oh, Kay! . Originally performed by Gertrude Lawrence as a wistful soliloquy to a rag doll, it has since become a "Great American Songbook" staple.
From Ella Fitzgerald's definitive version to contemporary takes by Alison Krauss and Barbra Streisand , the song’s metaphors—like the "lost lamb" looking for a "shepherd"—perfectly capture the human desire for protection and sanctuary. The Film: Ridley Scott’s Neon-Soaked Noir Someone to Watch Over Me
A working-class detective from Queens (played by Tom Berenger) is assigned to protect a wealthy Manhattan socialite (Mimi Rogers) after she witnesses a mob murder. The legacy began in , when George and