Despite its problematic past, “Puttin’ on the Ritz” is one of Origipop’s most enduring hits, maintaining its popularity even today, almost 100 years after it was first written.
It was used in such famous movies as “Young Frankenstein” and had a modern synth-pop cover by Taco which reached the top of the charts in 1983.
So let’s take a look at this song’s history, music and lyrics to learn more about how it became such an iconic piece of popular culture!