Since its 1946 revision, “Puttin’ on the Ritz” has usually been a catchy invitation to go on the town and mix with old-school stylish dressers. But the lyrics Irving Berlin first published in 1929 instead invited listeners to gawk at Black Harlemites parading in outfits they could ill afford.
In 40 days, when it’s public domain, we can bring “Puttin’ on the Ritz” into 2025, giving it lyrics fitting our senses of style today. I’d love to hear what we all come up with. #PublicDomainDayCountdown
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@everybodyslibraries.com Fair warning for people who live in life-plus-70 countries: Irving Berlin lived until 1989, so you might be waiting for a little while longer.