Top Hat, White Tie and Tails
Irving Berlin, Louis Armstrong
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"Top Hat, White Tie, and Tails" was released in 1935 as part of the film "Top Hat". The song was performed by the legendary actor, singer and dancer Fred Astaire.
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Composer DetailsThe song was written and composed by Irving Berlin, one of the greatest songwriters in American history with a career spanning over five decades.
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Film RecognitionThe song is part of the 1935 musical film "Top Hat" which is widely recognized as one of the best musicals of Hollywood’s golden age.
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Astaire's PerformanceIn the film, Astaire performs the song while executing one of his famous solo dance routines. His performance, featuring his tap dancing skills, is one of the film’s highlights.
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CostumeAstaire's rendition of the song, where he appears dressed in ‘top hat, white tie, and tails’, has since become one of the quintessential images of the classic Hollywood era.
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Cultural ImpactSince the release of "Top Hat", the song “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails” has become a shorthand for an older, more refined style of formal wear.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe film Top Hat along with the appended songs, including "Top Hat, White Tie, and Tails", was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004.
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Cover and TributesThe song has been covered by various artists since its release, including Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett, indicating its lasting popularity.
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Use in Other Films"Top Hat, White Tie and Tails" was also sung by Wayne Newton in the 1981 film "The Adventures of Huck Finn".
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LegacyThe song has become one of Irving Berlin's most iconic compositions and it continues to be a favorite among fans of classic Hollywood cinema and traditional pop music.
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Signature SongAlthough Astaire had a long and successful career both in film and music, "Top Hat, White Tie, and Tails" is often considered one of his signature songs.
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Fashion InfluenceThe song and the corresponding film left a lasting influence on men's formal fashion. The phrase ‘top hat, white tie, and tails’ symbolizes the epitome of men's formal and classic Hollywood black tie dress code.
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Modern RecordingsA few modern versions of the song exist, including Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra's recording made in Hollywood, June 11, 1958.
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Acclaim for AstaireFred Astaire’s performance of the song in Top Hat is often cited as an excellent example of his singing and dancing talents.
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Song PositionThe song is performed about halfway through the film and serves as a kind of midpoint climax of the story, a showcase for Astaire’s talents and charisma.
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