However , in 1988 , Sammy Cahn said during an interview with freelance writer Harlan Conti , in San Francisco , that the song was originally written for Fred Astaire to sing in the film '' Papa 's Delicate Condition '' in which Astaire was to star . Cahn personally auditioned the song for Astaire 's approval , which was given . However , Astaire 's contractual obligations prevented him from making the film and the role went to Jackie Gleason , who introduced the song . It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 36th Academy Awards held in 1964
36th Academy Awards
36th Academy Awards
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