Steppin' Out with My Baby
Irving Berlin
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Here he comes lookin' for his baby It's for sure, sure and not for maybe Don't ask when will the lucky day be Here he comes and let him tell you himself: If I seem to scintillate It's because I've got a date A date with a package of The good things that come with love You don't have to ask me I won't waste your time But if you should ask me Why I feel sublime I'm Steppin' out with my baby Can't go wrong 'cause I'm in right It's for sure, not for maybe That I'm all dressed up tonight Steppin' out with my honey Can't be bad to feel so good Never felt quite so sunny And I keep on knockin' wood There'll be smooth sailin' 'cause I'm trimmin' my sails With a bright shine on my shoes and on my nails [alternate line: In my top hat and my white tie and my tails] Steppin' out with my baby Can't go wrong 'cause I'm in right Ask me when will the day be The big day may be tonight
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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10 facts about this song
Singer Classification"Steppin' Out With My Baby" was originally sung by Fred Astaire. Known as one of the greatest dancers in the history of film and television, Astaire also had a successful singing career.
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Songwriter ClassificationThe song was written by Irving Berlin, one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Berlin's compositions form a significant part of the Great American Songbook.
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Performance ClassificationThis song is famous for its tap dance routine performed by Fred Astaire in the musical film "Easter Parade" released in 1948.
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Awards ClassificationTony Bennett's version of "Steppin' Out With My Baby" won two Grammy Awards in 1994. The accolades included Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals.
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Cover Performance ClassificationBesides Tony Bennett, many other artists have covered "Steppin' Out With My Baby", such as The Supremes, Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, and Judy Garland.
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Notable Performance ClassificationTony Bennett famously performed this song on MTV Unplugged, which was released as an album and won the Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards in 1995.
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Song Inspiration ClassificationAs with nearly all Berlin's songs, "Steppin' Out With My Baby" doesn't have a detailed story behind its origin. He was known for his ability to write songs on demand for specific scenes in films and Broadway shows.
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Film Feature ClassificationThe song was also featured in the films "Daddy Long Legs" (1955), "Saturday Night Fever" (1977), and "The Irishman" (2019) among others.
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Album Inclusion ClassificationBennett's cover of "Steppin' Out With My Baby" was included in his album "Steppin' Out", which is a tribute to Fred Astaire.
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Pop Culture Classification"Steppin' Out With My Baby" and its famous dance performance have been referred to and parodied in various pop culture media, such as Family Guy's episode "Patriot Games".
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