Kitty from Kansas City

Rudy Vallée

About Kitty from Kansas City

There is no Wikipedia page for the unrelated song, "Kansas City Kitty" (music by Walter Donaldson, lyrics by Edgar Leslie). "Kitty from Kansas City" is a "comedy fox trot song" with lyrics by Harry Rose and music by Jesse Greer, popularized in 1930 by the singer, Rudy Vallée. (Photos of sheet music, apparently from 1921, provide the names of Rose and Greer, as does a listing for Milt Coleman's 1930 recording. "New Arrangement" by Vallée and Geroge Bronson appears just below the names of Rose and Greer on the 1931 sheet music. However, photos of the phonograph record, Victor 22419-A list "Rose-Branson-Vallée" as the authors. The song is about a Midwestern girl called Kitty. Verses repeat the phrases, "She wasn't pretty," "She's so dumb," and "She wasn't hard to see; she weighed 243" as setups for punned gag lines. For example, "She's so dumb, her brain is in a whirl/Why, she thinks that Babe Ruth is a chorus girl!" Yet, the singer professes, he loves Kitty nonetheless. The song was recorded by Vallée, the Imperial Dance Orchestra, Johnny Walker, and Milt Coleman. 


Year:
1993
3:06
95 
#1

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I have traveled everywhere in most every state; 
I've met girlies here and there and I think they're great.
But there's one that pleased me and squeezed me and teased me, 
Down old Missouri way.

Her name was Kitty, from Kansas City, 
Sure was a pity she wasn't pretty, 
Hey, Hey she's not hard to see,
She weighs two-forty three, 
I hope she doesn't get much fatter, 
But if she does, it doesn't matter;
Kitty from Kansas City, 
Now there's a girl that I adore,
She's so dumb, she doesn't know a thing, 
She thinks that July the Fourth is an English King! 
I love her, I love her, that's easy to see 
It's Kansas City Kitty for me.

Her name was Kitty, from Kansas City, 
Sure was a pity she wasn't pretty, 
Hey, Hey I loved her just because,
She's not the girl she was, 
How she can cook, and she can wash, 
But when she starts to love, 
Oh, Gosh! 
It's Kitty from Kansas City, 
Now there's a girl that I adore,
She's so dumb, her brain is in a whirl, 
Why she thinks that Babe Ruth, is a chorus girl! 
I love her, I love her, and I'm up a tree,

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Rudy Vallée

Rudy Vallée (July 28, 1901 – July 3, 1986) was an American singer, actor, bandleader, and entertainer. more »

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Written by: GEORGE BRONSON, HARRY ROSE, JESSE GREER, RUDY VALLEE

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Kitty from Kansas City" is predominantly described as a traditional pop song. This genre was popular during the late 1920s when the song was composed and performed.
Artist Background
Rudy Vallée, a well-known American singer, actor, and bandleader, sang "Kitty from Kansas City". Known for his pioneering crooner style, Vallée has massively impacted the music industry.
Place in Career
"Kitty from Kansas City" is considered one of Rudy Vallée's earlier hits. Vallée's career as a singer started to gain momentum during the late 1920s, around the same time he recorded this song.
Song Publisher
The song was produced and published by the Victor Talking Machine Company, a leading American record company and phonograph manufacturer in the early 20th Century.
Animated Version
"Kitty from Kansas City" was later adapted into a cartoon by Fleischer Studios in 1931. It starred Betty Boop, a popular cartoon character of the era.
Song's Theme
Like many songs of the period, "Kitty from Kansas City" tells a story. The lyrics depict Kitty, a girl from Kansas City, who has big dreams but is ultimately misdirected into awkward situations.
Impact on Popular Culture
"Kitty from Kansas City" is reflective of the music trends of the 1920s and gives insight into the social context of the period. It's a popular song for those interested in early 20th Century music and culture.
Other Versions
Other artists have since recorded their own versions of "Kitty from Kansas City," manifesting its enduring popularity.
Historical Significance
The song "Kitty from Kansas City" is significant as it represents the early phase of Rudy Vallée's music career and the emerging trend of crooning style in jazz music.
Musical Composition
Stylistically, the song perfectly blends Vallée's characteristic crooning style with a jazzy undertone, typical of the tunes created during the 1920s. The melody is catchy, making it a hit song during its time.

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