Fit as a Fiddle (song)

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"Fit as a Fiddle (And Ready for Love)" is an American popular song.

It was written by Arthur Freed, Al Hoffman, and Al Goodhart (or Goodheart) and published in 1932. It was a hit single that year for Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians.

The song became a well-known standard and has been recorded by many artists including, Roger Wolfe Kahn and His Orchestra, [1] Annette Hanshaw, [2] Elsie Carlisle, [3] and Doris Day. In 1952, it achieved particular fame after being featured in the 1952 film Singin' in the Rain . Following this, it was covered by Champ Butler for Columbia Records. [4]

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References

  1. "Columbia matrix W152318. Fit as a fiddle / Roger Wolfe Kahn Orchestra - Discography of American Historical Recordings". Adp.library.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  2. "Fit as a Fiddle (And Ready for Love)" by Roger Wolfe Kahn and His Orchestra:Let's Fall in Love album cover with illustration of Annette Hanshaw's face (features lyrics for "Fit as a Fiddle")
  3. ""Fit as a Fiddle" (1933)". Elsiecarlisle.com. 11 January 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  4. Dales, Ossie (June 2012). Down Yonder With (booklet). Champ Butler. London, England: Jasmine Records. JASCD 724.