I'm Sitting on Top of the World
Al Jolson
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I'm sitting on top of the world Just rolling along, Just rolling along I'm quitting the blues of the world Just singing a song, just singing a song "Glory Hallelujah," I just phoned the Parson "Hey, Par get ready to call" Just like Humpty Dumpty, I'm going to fall I'm sitting on top of the world Just rolling along, Just rolling along I'm sitting on top of the world Just rolling along, just rolling along I'm quitting the blues of the world Just singing a song, just singing a song "Glory Hallelujah," I just phoned the Parson "Hey, Par get ready to call" Just like Humpty Dumpty, I'm going to fall I'm sitting on top of the world
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"I'm Sitting On Top of the World" was first published in 1925 which makes it nearly a century old.
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Composers and LyricistsThe song was composed by Ray Henderson, with lyrics written by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young.
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First Performances“I'm Sitting on Top of the World” was first performed by Al Jolson, one of the most popular entertainers of the 1920s.
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Frank Crumit VersionIn the same year, the song was also recorded by Frank Crumit, an American singer, composer, radio entertainer, and vaudevillian.
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Roger Wolfe Kahn and His OrchestraIn 1926, Roger Wolfe Kahn and his orchestra also performed this song. Kahn was a band leader, musician and an aviator.
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GenreThe song is classified as a popular jazz standard and pop song.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has entered the pantheon of standard songs, covered by artists such as Bing Crosby, Doris Day, and Louis Armstrong, demonstrating its lasting impact on popular music.
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Movie Appearances"I'm Sitting On Top of the World" has appeared in several movies, including The Jolson Story (1946), in which Al Jolson himself re-enacted its first performance, and It's a Wonderful Life (1946) where Jimmy Stewart's character, George Bailey, sings it.
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Al Jolson's CareerAl Jolson, famous for his energetic and theatrical performances, has been credited with helping to introduce African-American music to white audiences, and his rendition of "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World" is indicative of his style.
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Musical RevivalsDespite its age, the song continues to be performed and recorded by contemporary artists, attesting to its enduring appeal and its status as a classic piece of American music.
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