" Here's What I'm Here For" Another "Star is Born " Number. Two previous posts demonstrated the excellent collaboration between Harold Arlen and lyricist Ira Gershwin. It was a natural affinity since George Gershwin had declared that " He ( Arlen" is the most original of us all." while Ira has said " As one of the most individual of American show composers, he is distinctive in melodic line and unusual construction," Harold, for his part, idolized George Gershwin who offered great support to Arlen.
" Here's what I'm Here For" is introduced in the film as the relationship between Garland and James Mason deepens. He is in the recording studio as Judy performs the song which will be in a picture for which she ultimately receives the Academy Award.
It is a straight ahead and major key production number which Alec Wilder stated " Says nothing of great consequence but saying it well and cheerily. It sings easily, and my feeling is that the accompaniment should always be by a smoothly swinging band."
The song provides a welcome contrast from the emotionally drenched " The Man That Got Away" and " It's A New World", both of which underscore the ultimately tragic ending to the film. The first version is just the soundtrack recording
The second, for those interested, is a scene clip from the movie and demonstrates the love the principal characters have for each other. Screenwriter, Moss Hart, knew how to achieve dramatic intensity in his writing.
LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acQLvf4Ud3g
LINK 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K26MNumr9po
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