My father only tolerated a few songs. Wheel of Fortune and Queen of Hearts were 2 of his top 3. His 3rd fave was one of the few things we could agree on.
The music was written by Harold Arlen and the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The song was nominated for the "Academy Award for Best Original Song" at the 18th Academy Awards in 1945 after being used in the film Here Come the Waves.