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It was introduced by Harry Richman and chorus in the musical film Puttin' On the Ritz (1930). According to The Complete Lyrics of Irving Berlin, this was the first song in film to be sung by an interracial ensemble. The title derives from the slang expression "to put on the Ritz
“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...
Jul 17, 2011 · The original 1930 movie footage of Irving Berlin's world-famous song, sung by Harry Richman, from the film of the same name.
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To celebrate 40 Years of 'After Eight' and 'Puttin' On The Ritz', here's the official video for Taco's timeless hit single. The 40th Anniversary Edition of 'After Eight' is OUT NOW...
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Oct 27, 2008 · Fred Astaire - Puttin' On The Ritz (I.Berlin), Columbia 1930 NOTE: Although Irving Berlin's 1930 song was originally written for vaudevillian Harry Richman, it has become indelibly associated...
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To be “puttin' on the Ritz” means dressing up in expensive wear and hitting the town for a good time. ‘Ritz’ refers to a chain of upscale, expensive hotels owned by...
Puttin' on the Ritz Lyrics: Have you seen the well to do up and down Park Avenue? / On that famous thoroughfare with their noses in the air / High hats and arrowed collars, wide spats and...
