 Lewis and Ella with Oscar Peterson and friends in a wonderful session produced by Norman Grants. 1936 was the year A Fine Romance was first heard, introduced by Fred Astaire in Swing Time. Mr. Astaire figures prominently in this duet. Fred Astaire and his friend Bing Crosby. I'm eager, won't you teach me? Big leaguer, you can reach me. I'm as awkward as a camel.