I Get A Kick Out Of You

Ethel Merman

About I Get A Kick Out Of You

"I Get a Kick Out of You" is a song by Cole Porter, which was first sung in the 1934 Broadway musical Anything Goes, and then in the 1936 film version. Originally sung by Ethel Merman, it has been covered by dozens of prominent performers, including Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. A cover in 1995 won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocal(s) for arranger Rob McConnell.


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My story is much too sad to be told
But practically everything leaves me totally cold
The only exception I know is the case
When I'm out on a quiet spree
Fighting vainly the old ennui
And I suddenly turn and see
Your fabulous face

I get no kick from champagne
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
So tell me why should it be true
That I get a kick out of you

Some get a kick from cocaine
I'm sure that if I took even one sniff
That would bore me terrifically too
Yet I get a kick out of you

I get a kick every time I see
You're standing there before me
I get a kick though it's clear to see
You obviously do not adore me

I get no kick in a plane
Flying too high with some guy in the sky
Is my idea of nothing to do
But I get a kick out of you

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Ethel Merman

Ethel Merman (January 16, 1908 – February 15, 1984) was an American actress and singer. Known primarily for her powerful voice and roles in musical theatre, she has been called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage." Among the many standards introduced by Merman in Broadway musicals are "I Got Rhythm", "Everything's Coming Up Roses", "Some People", "Rose's Turn", "I Get a Kick Out of You", "It's De-Lovely", "Friendship", "You're the Top", "Anything Goes", and "There's No Business Like Show Business", which later became her theme song. more »

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Written by: Cole Porter

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I Get a Kick out of You" is a song written by Cole Porter, which appeared in his 1934 musical "Anything Goes". It has since been covered by numerous singers and has become a popular standard in both the jazz and pop music.
Original Version
The original version performed by Ethel Merman in the stage production includes two verses and two choruses. It is these verses that contain a drug reference that was often omitted in later versions.
Ethel Merman Rendition
Ethel Merman sang the song in the original 1934 stage production of "Anything Goes", and again in the 1936 film adaptation, making it one of her signature songs.
Ella Fitzgerald Interpretation
Grabbing several Grammy awards, Ella Fitzgerald is recognized as one of the greatest vocalists in the history of Jazz music. Her rendition of "I Get a Kick out of You" was included in her 1956 album "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook".
Frank Sinatra Version
Frank Sinatra recorded this song multiple times throughout his career. His two most famous versions were recorded in 1953 and 1962. He was also known for changing the lyrics from the original "I get no kick in a plane" to "I get no kick in a jet" to reflect the advances in air travel.
Other Versions
"I Get a Kick out of You" has been covered by a broad variety of performers in the nearly 90 years since its debut, including Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Dinah Washington, and many others.
Notable Performance
Decades later, the song is still recognized for its popularity when Robbie Williams performed "I Get a Kick out of You" at the 2001 Brit Awards with a big band.
Song's Impact and Legacy
"I Get a Kick out of You" is considered one of Cole Porter's greatest compositions and has become a standard in the Great American Songbook, a showcase of the most popular songs from the early 20th century American theatre.
Original Lyrics Controversy
The original lyrics included a reference to cocaine which was later changed due to societal norms and regulations of the broadcasting industry. The common lyric now became "Some, they may go for cocaine."
Song Position in Cultural History
Despite being almost a century old, "I Get a Kick out of You" remains one of the enduring classics of American popular music, reflecting the wit and sophistication of Cole Porter's songwriting and the timeless appeal of its melody and lyrics.

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