Hi de Ho Man
Cab Calloway
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The hi-de-ho man, that's me How'd you like to blow your top Dig yourself some fine ree-bop Hi-de-hi, he-de-he Oh, the hi-de-ho man, that's me Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi) Hey-de hey-de hey-de hey (Hey-de hey-de hey-de hey) He-de he-de he-de he (He-de he-de he-de he) Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi) Say I hepped'em in London, I hepped'em in Holland I hepped'em in gay Paris Yes sirree, yes sirree Oh the hi-de-ho man, that's me Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi) Hey-hey de hey-de (Hey-hey) He-he-de he-de he (He-de he-de he) Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi) Say, Jack, ain't you glad you dug my jive Looky here, Mitch hand me over that ripe, greasy five Hi-de-ho, he-de-he Oh the hi-de-ho man, that's me Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi) Hey-hey de hey-de (Hey-hey de hey-de) He-he-de he-de he (He-he-de he-de he) Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi ((Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi) Say, Jack, be solid and mellow, be a real groovy fella And your gonna be just about as sharp as me Yes sirree, yes sirree Oh the hi-de-ho man, that's me Hi-de-hi (Hi-de-hi) Hey-de-hey (Hey-de-hey) Oh-ho-de-ho-de (Ho-de-ho-de) Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi (Hi-de hi-de hi-de-hi) The hi-de-ho man, that's me
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Written by: B. HARDING, C. CALLOWAY, J. PALMER
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Hi de Ho Man" was performed by Cab Calloway, an American icon known for jazz music and being one of the pioneers of scat singing. He is often referred to as "The Hi De Ho Man" because of his signature phrase in many of his songs.
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Song BadgeThe phrase "Hi De Ho" is a scat phrase used by Cab Calloway in many of his performances and eventually became his trademark phrase, earning him the nickname, "The Hi De Ho man."
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Artist AchievementsCab Calloway was one of the most popular entertainers of the 1930s and 1940s, and was highly respected not only for his vocal prowess but for his vibrant, energetic stage presence.
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Historical ContextCalloway often performed "Hi De Ho Man" during the Jazz Age and the Big Band era, two key periods in American music history.
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Cultural Impact"Hi De Ho Man" exhibits significant aspects of African-American culture, particularly pertaining to jazz and call-and-response patterns, a form of interaction between the performer and the audience.
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Record LabelThe song was recorded with Brunswick Records, an American record label known for its contribution to jazz and blues music history.
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Movie AppearanceThe "Hi de Ho Man" song was also part of a segment in the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers", which further earned him fame in popular culture.
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LegacyCab Calloway's music, including "Hi de Ho Man", went on to influence many future artists and genres, notably in hip hop and rhythm and blues.
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Song StyleThe song exhibits Calloway’s showmanship and charismatic persona, showcasing how his performances were not merely about music but about an engaging, memorable audience experience.
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Later Recordings"Hi De Ho Man" was recorded again by Calloway in later years, showcasing the timeless popularity of the song.
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