I Begged Her

A comic duet performed by Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly in the 1945 MGM musical Anchors Aweigh, this novelty number showcases the easy chemistry between the two stars. The film was a massive box office hit and helped cement Sinatra’s transition from teen idol to Hollywood leading man.

Light and throwaway by design, it’s a reminder that Cahn was just as comfortable writing for laughs as he was for tears.