Once I dreamt that I was in an elevator with a man that looked like Bing Crosby.
But when the elevator stopped I realized that he was Fred Astaire and he was humming the song
"Puttin on the Ritz" . The very first time I heard this song was more than 20 years ago, It was an
80's cover by a guy named Taco, But I didnt remember the lyrics, so I looked them up.
It was written by Irving Berlin in 1929.
If you're blue and you don't know where to go to
why don't you go where fashion sits,
Puttin' on the ritz.
Different types who wear a day coat, pants with stripes
and cutaway coat, perfect fits,
Puttin' on the ritz.
Dressed up like a million dollar trouper
Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper (super duper)
Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks
or "umberellas" in their mitts,
Puttin' on the ritz.
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 Arrow collars white spats and lots of dollars
Spending every dime for a wonderful time
Tips his hat just like an English chappie
To a lady with a wealthy pappy
Very snappy
You'll declare it's simply topping
To be there and hear them swapping
Smart tidbits
Puttin' on the Ritz