Fiordiligi on Instagram: ""The Man I Love," year 1924 Composed by George Gershwin in 1924, it remains one of the most sophisticated standards of the Great American Songbook. Originally written for the musical Lady, Be Good, the song is a soulful expression of longing and the hopeful anticipation of finding a soulmate. It stands out for its unique blues-influenced harmony and a haunting melody that was quite progressive for its time. Unterestingly, it was initially cut from several shows before b