Hi De Ho Man

Cab Calloway

About Hi De Ho Man

"The Hi De Ho Man" was a song by Cab Calloway. The chorus has been seen in Minnie the Moocher. In late 2017, the intro of the song was sampled for Icon, from American rapper Jaden Smith's album Syre.


Year:
2010
3:01
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The hi-de-ho man, that's me

How'd you like to blow your top
Dig yourself some fine ree-bop
Hi-de-hi, he-de-he
Oh, the hi-de-ho man, that's me

Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi)
Hey-de hey-de hey-de hey (Hey-de hey-de hey-de hey)
He-de he-de he-de he (He-de he-de he-de he)
Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi)

Say I hepped'em in London,
I hepped'em in Holland
I hepped'em in gay Paris
Yes sirree, yes sirree
Oh the hi-de-ho man, that's me

Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi)
Hey-hey de hey-de (Hey-hey)
He-he-de he-de he (He-de he-de he)
Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi)

Say, Jack, ain't you glad you dug my jive
Looky here, Mitch hand me over that ripe, greasy five
Hi-de-ho, he-de-he
Oh the hi-de-ho man, that's me

Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi)
Hey-hey de hey-de (Hey-hey de hey-de)
He-he-de he-de he (He-he-de he-de he)
Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi ((Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi)

Say, Jack, be solid and mellow, be a real groovy fella
And your gonna be just about as sharp as me
Yes sirree, yes sirree
Oh the hi-de-ho man, that's me

Hi-de-hi (Hi-de-hi)
Hey-de-hey (Hey-de-hey)
Oh-ho-de-ho-de (Ho-de-ho-de)
Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi)

The hi-de-ho man, that's me

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Cab Calloway

Cabell "Cab" Calloway III (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994) was an American jazz singer and bandleader. He was strongly associated with the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City, where he was a regular performer. more »

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Written by: B. HARDING, C. CALLOWAY, J. PALMER

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Hi de Ho Man" was performed by Cab Calloway, an American icon known for jazz music and being one of the pioneers of scat singing. He is often referred to as "The Hi De Ho Man" because of his signature phrase in many of his songs.
Song Badge
The phrase "Hi De Ho" is a scat phrase used by Cab Calloway in many of his performances and eventually became his trademark phrase, earning him the nickname, "The Hi De Ho man."
Artist Achievements
Cab Calloway was one of the most popular entertainers of the 1930s and 1940s, and was highly respected not only for his vocal prowess but for his vibrant, energetic stage presence.
Historical Context
Calloway often performed "Hi De Ho Man" during the Jazz Age and the Big Band era, two key periods in American music history.
Cultural Impact
"Hi De Ho Man" exhibits significant aspects of African-American culture, particularly pertaining to jazz and call-and-response patterns, a form of interaction between the performer and the audience.
Record Label
The song was recorded with Brunswick Records, an American record label known for its contribution to jazz and blues music history.
Movie Appearance
The "Hi de Ho Man" song was also part of a segment in the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers", which further earned him fame in popular culture.
Legacy
Cab Calloway's music, including "Hi de Ho Man", went on to influence many future artists and genres, notably in hip hop and rhythm and blues.
Song Style
The song exhibits Calloway’s showmanship and charismatic persona, showcasing how his performances were not merely about music but about an engaging, memorable audience experience.
Later Recordings
"Hi De Ho Man" was recorded again by Calloway in later years, showcasing the timeless popularity of the song.

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