I have always liked Jean Louisa Kelley's rendition of this song. I remember the first time I watched this on "Mr. Holland's Opus", I was absolutely spellbound.

I love her version of this timeless Gershwin classic.

This is one of the best versions I've heard of this song Simply Beautiful.

This film is a heart breaker ----& a masterpiece. easily, Rich Dreyfuss finest work onscreen, EVER. ----------------------WolfSky9

Noone can sing this as well as she can.. Chills every time at how perfect she sounds.

She has a beautiful vibrato in her voice. Lovely!

I fell in love with this girl when she sang this song. Nobody sings it like Jean Louisa. One of my all time favorites.

This may be the best version/rendition of 'Someone to Watchover Me'. She did it with the right emotion so that you believe it.

Jean Louise Kelly's rendition of this song is one of the most passionate things I have ever seen. More than just great singing....her facial expressions tear your heart out as you imagine the torture that Mr. Holland was going through. Suddenly your once in a lifetime soulmate is beckoning to you....what will you do? Incredible song and movie!

I remember watching this in school for a few days in Music class.. I still cry every time I watch it. 3

So much more to a performance than voice. Kelly sings AND acts this performance. As true art it won't speak to everyone. I feel her performance is simply unforgettable. A thoroughly perfect combination of form, sound, honesty and expression in every possible way to communicate the emotion of the moment. Thank you Ms. Kelly for an outstanding performance, I believe the Gershwin boys would agree that you have earned this song as your own.

When I saw Mr. Hollands Opus some years ago, this song came up an I remember thinking what a great version of this old Gershwin standard ! Forgot about it until now. Searching through all the people who sing it, this remains the best.

Just watched Uncle Buck 😊👍 and then it just hit me!! What a talent, Jean Louisa! 💕

I have seen Mr. Holland's Opus 6 times and love it each time! Such emotional conflict yet a lovely delicate movie!

Great smile, looks, great voice, talented acting---what else could you ask for in an actress? One of my all-time favorite movies. What great characters and what great lessons this movie offers.

I love to hear a beautiful voice that doesn't do a lot of "screaming". Just like this!

I've listened to a lot of versions of this song and my favourite would always be Jean Louisa Kelly's rendition :-)

this is my favorite rendition of this song ... so beautiful :D

was on Tv this afternoon. forgot how great this movie was. Richard Dreyfuss was amazing.

Just watched Jean Louisa Kelly sing Someone To Watch Over Me for perhaps the 50th time. My reaction has never varied. I just fall in love with this beautiful girl and the way she looks at Dreyfus. I regret that we cannot see more of her. One of the most memorable scenes in any motion picture.

absolutely lovely performance!

Two of my favorite movies! Mr. Holland‘s Opus and Uncle Buck!

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...

The way she sings and looks to Mr. Holland is like a shot to the heart

this is most likely the best verison of this song,, so much passion, so much control, so intense,,,, I love it...

One of the most beautiful voice, acting talent and gorgeous woman… ever!

Love the movie, and this song really hits home, I tell ya.

What a marvelous voice, singing an unforgettable song! I wish she would sing more, although her acting talent is great. I don't think I've heard anyone singing this Gershwin song with more feeling.

Such a great movie and singer!!

Such a romantic song sung with passion.

This film is so lovely and romantic. The song is wonderful and very tender. The voice of the Jean Louisa Kelly is magnificent. I enjoyed this performance. Thanks a lot for sharing this one.

Beautiful voice....beautiful girl. One of those I fell in love with in my youth.

Totally agree. A great movie only to be better because of this beautiful rendition of a timeless song.

We watched this movie in my ASL class, and the music (mostly this song) was absolutley captivating.

A classic Irish beauty, I was absolutely taken with her, in the movie. -------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o

I come back to this song over and over. I haven't heard any other vocalist out there even come close to nailing it like her. Only wish this version didn't start over at 1:19 dang it. LOL!

Gorgeous! She was the first person I ever heard sing this song and she is my favorite!

I really love her version. So beautiful.

One of my favorite movies. I fell in love with Jean Louisa while watching this movie.

I first watched this movie in 1996 and it gave me strength to carry on. Mr. Holland's life is an inspiration to every beginner teacher like me.

A great song performance in one of the best movies ever!

I absolutely LOVE the way she sang this song with so much feeling. I fell in love with the movie because of this song.

She handles this song better than anyone else has ever done. I cry every time I hear it.

i remembered watching this movie exactly at the same time when i think of a girl i'd just met on street that i cant forget 'bout her and when i thought of her, this song, this voice came along, gave me such a beautifully sad feeling i think maybe i'll never see her again

Le film est magnifique pour ceux qui ne l'auraient pas encore vu !! et cette chanson est superbe !très belle interprétation !

My Very favorite movie of all time.

She is much much better, than anyone who ever attempted this song, & with beauty & grace , & STAGE PRESENCE to the max....truely gorgeous!!

Beautiful voice

The most beautiful love song I have ever heard

Just saw and watched again...simply fabulous!

Such a great movie!

J'adore c'est magique, un talent béni des Dieux, merci de nous en faire profiter René Willener Genève Swizerland

I am surprised that Jean didn't become a still bigger star.

What a beautiful lady with such talent...Bravo!!!

Thank you for uploading this!!! Her version just sends chills down my spine every time I hear it. Amazing vocalist and amazingly beautiful as well!!!

That scene and Kelly's voice is amazing. Compelled me to read up on her. She was 23 when she did this. Many a singer in high school have amazing voices and for one reason or another don't make it big. I had such a friend who possessed an amazing voice at 15 and she also sang in the annual drama production - just leaving the audience with dropped jaws. 7 years later Joanna sang at my wedding and had the same effect on my guests.

She has one of the most beautiful voices of all time! :)

Great performance....

Such a great movie

Cuanta pasión en su voz y su mirada! Es como un tiro al corazón

Certainly a wonderful theme and no doubt about it splendid acting and yes, Jean Louisa Kelly has the voice of an angel. Thank you CineMax for making it possible for me to see this extremely well done movie!! This is a marvelous inspiration for teachers everywhere!! Yes, you do make a difference!!!

It’s a moment that gives me goosebumps and when arts transcend race and nationalities.

I was going to write the same comment! I have bought Mr Holland's Opus on DVD and can't get enough of this song or the movie. Also brings a tear when John Lennon dies!!

this was a good film and the music made it that much better...

She has such a beatiful voice. She needs to sing Gershwin and put it on an album

She certainly sang it so wonderful.. had that Broadway magic to it. Great movie,,, seen it multiple times... makes me want to sing. Its a shame they cut art and music out of schools... the evil do-ers behind the scenes dont want those programs ... they want a society incapable of artistic and critical thinking.. which is what art/music helps us develop.

Jean was in an old movie called "Uncle Buck" with John Candy..

Miss Kelly was born in 1972 in Worcester, Massachusetts, married 1997 lucky Mr. James Pitaro. They got two children till yet. However, everyone on earth knows this beautiful song was written by G+I (Gershwin) it was the basic of the dicisive scene of "Mr. Holland's Opus" (1995). May be we see Mr.Holland - who is a composer in the movie - as a conducter. This part is brilliantly played by Richard Dreyfus who only can express his feelings for her with his face doing his work in front of his musicians.

Great movie! I wish Jean Louisa Kelly can watch over me!

Beatiful voice....Marvelous !!!

I'm probably in love with Jean Louisa. Just watched Uncle Buck again.. And she's still so beautiful. I always had a crush on her while she was doing Yes, Dear...

yeah, she's surely so beautiful

Jean Louisa Kelly owns this song. Saw the post from the Letterman show and hoped someone would post from the movie. There goes the old fart's heart again lol Thank you Celsobe Good work

Que hermoso film. Un canto a la vida. A sacar de adentro lo mejor de cada uno. Me pareció muy buena y fresca la interpretación del tema. Ryan

Ótimo filme. Usei-o em muitas aulas para mostrar alguns exemplos para outros professores. Great movie. I used it in a lot of classes for to show some examples for other teachers. Vanderley-Brazil.

What a beautiful voice !

Beautiful rendition

She is brilliant, in Holland, in Buck, an outstanding voice, and an amazing talent. I guess she didn't GET BIG because she had taste, discretion, talent, and a life (I presume). Good for her.

adoro la pelicula es increible y esta melodia esta super genial desde mexico saludos me enamore del profesor holland

I just listened to Linda Ronstadt's version of this song and she is good, but nobody performs it better than Jean Louisa. Do yourself a favor and rent Mr. Hollands Opus. Great movie, fabulous acting and a wondeful message.

Perfect

This girl stole my heart in " Mr Holland's Opus". Ohhhh my, she was luminous. ---------------WolfSky9, 71 y/o

she has a great voice, thanks for sharing

la verdad esta pelicula se me hace de lo mas linda para mi ya esta en mi coleccion de peliculas favoritas y bueno para mi es un clasico y sigo reconociendo que buen cine independiente se hace en estados unidos guao mis respetos

Great movie.

Yes she did have a crush on him, but Mr Holland had one on her two. She was his muse. But in the end I think Rowena really helped Glen in appreciating the family and life he already had.

Хорошая песня и голос певицы тоже удивительно красив..!))))

The songs of yesteryear are just a million times better than the garbage we hear today.

simply beautiful.

eu vi esse filme é muito bom pra quem ta começando a aprender um instrumento

Gershwin what a gift!!

Una de las mejores maneras de hermanar una historia con una canción. Hermoso. Ryan

Does she play on the sitcom "Yes Dear" ? A strong resemblence to the actress

I bought the soundtrack for this song. It was sung by someone else. Sold it in my garage sale for a dollar.

Wonderfull film

I agree! Her voice and delivery, and that face just wrecks me, man!

Oh yeah, I'm old enough (see my username). :) I believe the year Mr. Holland's Opus came out in theatres, I was a high school sophomore, so maybe 9 as well when Uncle Buck came out. I did not actually see MHO until it was on television in the early 2000s. Since then, I've loved this song (and other Gershwin pieces) and have wanted this version. The only one I was able to really get was by Sarah Vaughan.

Great Gershwin! Great Jean!

Thank you for the post James Earl

Yeah, i love this version because it includes the incredibly we written, (and often neglected) introduction.