I Get a Kick Out of You
Ethel Merman
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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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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.
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Original VersionThe 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.
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Ethel Merman RenditionEthel 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.
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Ella Fitzgerald InterpretationGrabbing 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".
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Frank Sinatra VersionFrank 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.
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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.
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Notable PerformanceDecades 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.
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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.
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Original Lyrics ControversyThe 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."
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Song Position in Cultural HistoryDespite 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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