Call Me Irresponsible is a 1962 song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, published by Paramount Music. It was introduced by Jackie Gleason, who performed it in the film Papa's Delicate Condition after Fred Astaire was considered for the role; the tune had originally been written with Judy Garland in mind for a CBS dinner, and later for Astaire. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 36th Academy Awards held in 1964. It sits in the traditional pop and vocal standards genre and has become a jazz/pop standard over the years. Notable renditions include Jack Jones (single, 1963), Frank Sinatra on the 1963 album Sinatra, Connie Francis on Movie Greats Of The 60s (1966), and Bobby Darin on From Hello Dolly to Goodbye Charlie (1964).
