Ridin' High
Ethel Merman
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Life's great, life's grand, Future all planned, No more clouds in the sky, How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high! Someone I love, Mad for my love, So long, Jonah goodbye! How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high! Floating on a starlit ceiling, Doting on the cards I'm dealing, Gloating because I'm feeling So hap-hap-happy I'm slap-happy! So ring bells, sing songs, Blow horns, beat gongs, Our love never will die, How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high! Someone I love, Mad for my love, So long, Jonah goodbye! How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high! Floating on a starlit ceiling, Doting on the cards I'm dealing, Gloating because I'm feeling So hap-hap-happy I'm slap-happy! So ring bells, sing songs, Blow horns, beat gongs, Our love never will die, How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high!
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Written by: COLE PORTER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Genre"Ridin' High" by Ethel Merman is a classic number that falls under the genre of traditional pop and show tunes.
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Original ComposerThe song is originally composed by the famous American songwriter, Cole Porter for a 1936 musical called "Red, Hot and Blue".
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Ethel Merman's RoleEthel Merman, a notable Broadway actress, and singer, performed "Ridin' High" in the stage production of "Red, Hot and Blue" where she played the character Nails Duquesne.
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Performance StyleMerman, known for her powerful and distinctive voice, sang "Ridin' High" in her typical belting style.
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Record ReleaseThe song was recorded and released in 1936 as part of the soundtrack for the musical "Red, Hot and Blue".
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Other Performances"Ridin' High" has also been covered by various other artists, including Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, and was included in Fitzgerald's album, "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book".
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Cultural ImpactThis song, along with Merman's exceptional vocal prowess, played a significant role in popularizing Broadway music among mainstream audiences.
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Historical ContextThe song premiered during the Great Depression, and its upbeat tempo and lyrics provided a means of escapism for many listeners.
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Film Inclusion"Ridin' High" was included in the soundtrack of the film "The World Changes" (1933) which starred Paul Muni.
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NotabilityEthel Merman’s version of "Ridin' High" is considered one of the definitive performances of this song.
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