Uploaded by Shabannie on Jan 1, 2012
"I'm Sitting on Top of the World" is a popular song. The music was written by Ray Henderson, the lyrics by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young. The song was published in 1925.
The song was first recorded by either Art Gillham or Al Jolson. Art Gillham ('the Whispering Pianist') recorded 'I'm Sitting on Top of the World' on 24 October 1925.
Jolson's recording was played during the opening montage of 1930's New York City in the 2005 remake of King Kong, and in the closing sequence of the 1995, U.S. - U.K. film, Richard III.
Notable interpretations have been recorded by these performers: Carl Perkins, Doris Day, Bobby Darin, Taj Mahal & Corey Harris, Gordon Smith, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie, Les Paul and Mary Ford and Jerry Lewis.
Additionally, the song "I'm On My Way" by The Proclaimers makes reference to the song, saying "I'd have Al Jolson sing 'I'm sittin' on top of the world'."
The song was a major revival in a 1952 version by Les Paul and Mary Ford. Aretha Franklin recorded the song for her album "The Tender, the Moving, the Swinging Aretha Franklin".
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I always loved this song and great video:)
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@Inesmytube Buon giorno. .Thank you for your nice comments. Ciao!
---------Ellen
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@daianeyahoo I thought that it was a fun upbeat song to start the new year with. Thank you for your nice remarks.
---------Ellen
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un grande e indiscusso artista un meraviglioso tuffo nel passato , complimenti Ellen , un belvideo ciao anna,.-
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TY for sharing, it's quite kicky...like the song and your montage
FASHIONCONSPIRACY 1 month ago
@FASHIONCONSPIRACY Thank you for your thoughtful remarks!
------Ellen
Shabannie 1 month ago
Ellen, your video looks like a Who's Who of Hollywood greats spanning a spectacular era of
iconic movies, personalities and vast entertainment empire! Al Jolson was certainly a multi-
and mega-talent who sparked and dazzled in the first "talkie" to sweep the cinematic world.
Fantabulous photos from start to finish and terrific singing puts us all "on top of the world!"
Thank you for this gem! Well done!
Kievest 1 month ago
@Kievest Thank you for your thoughtful remarks. I need to listen to happy music sometimes.
-------Ellen
Shabannie 1 month ago
sweet
joezjoezjoez1 1 month ago
@joezjoezjoez1 Thank you for making remarks!
-------Ellen
Shabannie 1 month ago