Top Hat, White Tie and Tails

Top Hat, White Tie and Tails

"Top Hat, White Tie and Tails" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1935 film "Top Hat", where it was introduced by Fred Astaire.

The song title refers to the formal wear required on a party invitation, top hat, white tie, and a tailcoat.

Notable recordings

*Ella Fitzgerald - "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook" (1958)


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