Slap That Bass
Johnny Green & His Orchestra, Fred Astaire
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Slap that bass Slap it till it's dizzy Slap that bass Keep the rhythm busy Zoom zoom zoom Misery, you've got to go Slap that bass Use it like a tonic Slap that bass Keep your Philharmonic Zoom zoom zoom And the milk and honey'll flow Dictators would be better off If they zoom zoom now and then Today, you can see that the happiest men All got rhythm In which case If you want a bauble Slap that bass Slap away your trouble Learn to zoom zoom zoom Slap that bass Zoom zoom, zoom zoom The World is in a mess With politics and taxes And people grinding axes There's no happiness Zoom zoom, zoom zoom Rhythm lead your ace The future doesn't fret me If I can only get me Someone to slap that bass Happiness is not a riddle When I'm listening to that Big bass fiddle Slap that bass (Slap those feet) I said slap that bass (We said slap those feet) Alright, slap that bass And I'll slap these feet Well slap my face Can he slap that bass (Feet) Bass (Bass) Bass (Feet)
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Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song's Composition"Slap That Bass" is a song composed by George Gershwin, one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century, famous for creating orchestral pieces, operas, and musicals.
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PerformanceThe song was notably performed by famous dancer, singer, and actor Fred Astaire, who was widely regarded as one of the most influential dancers in the history of dance and musicals.
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Film Feature"Slap That Bass" was featured prominently in the 1937 movie "Shall We Dance," where Astaire performed a spectacular dance routine to the song along with a group of ship's engine room workers.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics were written by Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin's brother, who collaborated with him on many of his most famous works.
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Music Style"Slap That Bass" is a classic example of the "dance craze" style of music popular in the 1920s and 1930s, featuring upbeat rhythms, lively lyrics and swing-influenced melodies.
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RecordingThe song's original 1937 recording by Astaire has become a classic, but it has also been covered by numerous artists, including Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
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IntegrationThe sequence featuring "Slap That Bass" in "Shall We Dance" was one of the first examples of the "integrated musical," a film in which the songs are woven into the story rather than just being performed in isolated sequences.
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Cultural ImpactFred Astaire’s performance in the song’s film sequence is considered one of his most innovative, involving Aphro-American styles and jazz music, and is often seen as a precursor to modern music videos.
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Notable LyricsThe song's famous opening line "Zoom zoom zoom ... Slap that bass" is often quoted and has influenced many other songs and movies.
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Legacy"Slap That Bass" continues to be performed and recorded, underscoring its ongoing legacy and influence. Even though many years have passed since its initial release, it continues to be a signature song within the classic dance and musical genre.
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