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Ain't That a Kick in the Head?

Music by Jimmy Van Heusen, Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

"Ain't That a Kick in the Head?" is a pop song written in 1960 with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. It was first recorded on May 10, 1960, by Dean Martin in a swinging big band jazz arrangement conducted by Nelson Riddle. Martin performed the song in the 1960 heist film Ocean's 11 in an alternate arrangement featuring vibraphonist Red Norvo and his quartet.

Release Date: 1960

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Ryan O'Connell : Ain't That a Kick in the Head?

First made famous by Dean Martin, this '60s hit by Van Heusen and Cahn has become a favorite standard used in recent movies and television and recorded by many contemporary artists. This arrangement certainly has kick with full rhythm and brass, all packaged in a sensational Rat-Pack swing sound. A dream jazz chart for your performance. Available: SATB; Digital Instrument Pack; StudioTrax CD.

Arranger: Ryan O'Connell | Composer: Jimmy Van Heusen | Lyricist: Sammy Cahn Performed By: Dean Martin