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"Puttin' On the Ritz" is a song written by Irving Berlin. He wrote it in May 1927 and first published it on December 2, 1929. It was registered as an unpublished song on August 24, 1927 and again on July 27, 1928. It was introduced by Harry Richman and chorus in the musical film Puttin' On the Ritz (1930).
“Puttin' On the Ritz,” popularized by Fred Astaire, offers a glimpse into the culture of the American 1920s. The song was used as the title track of a 1930 musical starring popular actors ...
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This song is an excellent example of the equivocal nature of popular culture during the Depression. While the lyrics speak of the "well-to-do" and seem to celebrate decadence, the lines "watch ...
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Jun 7, 2024 · “Puttin’ On The Ritz” offers a glimpse into the culture of the American 1920s. It reflects the extravagance and opulence of the time, with its mention of high hats, narrow collars, and spangled gowns. The lyrics paint a picture of the well-to-do, who would spend every dime to have a wonderful time.
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Puttin’ On The Ritz (1946 Version) Fred Astaire. Track 7 on Fred Astaire’s Finest Hour. To be “puttin' on the Ritz” means dressing up in expensive wear and hitting the town for a...
