The Hi De Ho Man
Cab Calloway
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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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Written by: B. HARDING, C. CALLOWAY, J. PALMER
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"The Hi De Ho Man" by Cab Calloway belongs to the genre of Jazz, and is an example of classic early big-band jazz.
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Release DateIt was released in 1931 during the Swing Era, a period when jazz was very popular.
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InspirationThe song was Calloway's own signature tune. It is also reported to be inspired by Calloway's fascination with minstrel shows and vaudeville, which he combined with his jazz sensibilities.
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Song TitleThe term "Hi De Ho" in the song's title is essentially a nonsensical phrase that Calloway invented. It has since become synonymous with his persona.
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Legacy"The Hi De Ho Man" was a hit and contributed to Calloway's fame. Its impact was enormous, cementing his status as an influential figure in the history of Jazz music.
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Subject MatterLike many of Calloway's songs, "The Hi De Ho Man" revolved around Calloway's unique 'voodoo' persona, fanciful mystery, and charisma.
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Live PerformancesIt was notably featured in performances at the Cotton Club, a popular New York venue instrumental in promoting African-American musicians during the Harlem Renaissance.
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InfluenceCalloway’s performance, including his powerful vocals and energetic dancing, influenced various future generations of musicians and artists, helping bridge the gap between jazz and the then-emerging styles of rock-and-roll and rhythm-and-blues.
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Music VideoThe video of this song, where Calloway is seen wearing a white tuxedo while leading his band in a lively routine, is considered iconic in the annals of pop culture.
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Use in Media"The Hi De Ho Man" has frequently been sampled and covered by various artists in popular culture. It's been featured in several films and commercials, emphasizing the song's status as a cultural touchstone.
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