The song of the day for Thursday, September 5, 2024, is “Top Hat, Top Hat and Tails.”
About This Song
“Top Hat, White Tie and Tails” was written by Irving Berlin for the 1935 film Top Hat, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The song was introduced by Mr. Astaire. The film is widely considered to be one of the best of the RKO Astaire and Rogers films; the American Film Institute ranked it 15th on its list of best musicals.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails” in July 1993 for album Steppin’ Out, consisting of songs introduced by Fred Astaire. It was arranged by Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon.
“Top Hat, White Tie and Tails,” as well as Steppin’ Out, is available on Apple Music.
Here’s Fred Astaire singing and dancing “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails” from Top Hat.
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