Ridin' High
Ella Fitzgerald & Buddy Bregman Orchestra Lyrics
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Future, all planned
No more, clouds in the sky
How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
Someone, I love
Mad for, my love
So long, Jonah, goodbye
Floating, on a starlit ceiling
Doting, on the cards I'm dealing
Gloating, because I'm feeling so hap-hap-happy, I'm slap-happy
So ring bells, sing songs
Blow horns, beat gongs
Our love, never will die
How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
Someone, I love
Mad for, my love
So long, Jonah, goodbye
How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
Floating, on a starlit ceiling
Doting, on the cards I'm dealing
Gloating, because I'm feeling so hap-hap-happy, I'm slap-happy
So ring bells, sing songs
Blow horns, beat gongs
Our love, never will die
How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
The song “Ridin' High” by Ella Fitzgerald is about being blissful and in love. It begins by describing the environment as perfect as clouds are all gone and the future is planned out. The singer then goes on to talk about how happy she is because she has someone she loves who reciprocates the same affection.
The lyrics, “So long Jonah, goodbye” suggests the end of a doomed relationship and the potential beginning of a new one. The singer is so high on love that she compares herself to being on a floating starlit ceiling, feeling like she has a winning hand and is enjoying it, and to top it all off, feels so happy that she is slap-happy. She concludes that their love is so strong that it will never die and that they will always be riding high.
The song has a feel-good groove that complements the upbeat lyrics. Thanks to the combined technical ability of Ella Fitzgerald and Buddy Bregman, the music is both pleasing to the ear and effortlessly delivered with relatable lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's great, life's grand
My life is wonderful and everything is coming up roses.
Future, all planned
My future is bright and I know exactly what I want out of life.
No more, clouds in the sky
I don't have any worries or problems, my skies are clear.
How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
I am on top of the world and feeling amazing.
Someone, I love
I am in love with someone special.
Mad for, my love
I am head over heels in love and can't get enough of my partner.
So long, Jonah, goodbye
I am saying goodbye to any past troubles or negative energy.
Floating, on a starlit ceiling
I feel like I am in a dream world, happy and carefree.
Doting, on the cards I'm dealing
I am grateful for the hand I have been dealt in life and I am cherishing every moment.
Gloating, because I'm feeling so hap-hap-happy, I'm slap-happy
I am overwhelmed with joy and can't contain my excitement.
So ring bells, sing songs
Let's celebrate and spread the joy around!
Blow horns, beat gongs
Let's make some noise and show our happiness to the world!
Our love, never will die
My love for my partner is strong and will never fade away.
How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
I am still feeling amazing and nothing can bring me down!
Someone, I love
I am still in love with my special someone.
Mad for, my love
My love for my partner is still deep and passionate.
So long, Jonah, goodbye
I am saying goodbye to any past troubles or negative energy, again!
Floating, on a starlit ceiling
I am still feeling like I am in a dream world and enjoying every moment.
Doting, on the cards I'm dealing
I still appreciate the good things in my life and all the blessings that come my way.
Gloating, because I'm feeling so hap-hap-happy, I'm slap-happy
I am still overwhelmed with joy and can't contain my excitement.
So ring bells, sing songs
Let's keep celebrating and enjoying life to the fullest!
Blow horns, beat gongs
Let's continue to make some noise and show our happiness to the world!
Our love, never will die
My love for my partner will always be strong and unbreakable.
How'm I ridin'? I'm ridin' high
I am still feeling amazing and nothing can bring me down!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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Stereo
Love Ella and Cole Porter. I didn't know this was done at Capitol. The sound is great and I like how you've worked your magic. Lots of separation and depth now. Thanks Bob.
Bob Zwolinski
Thanks, Ray! Capitol had the very best equipment that ever existed. This must have been recorded at the old studios on Melrose as the new tower on Vine just north of Hollywood Bl was still 2 months from its opening date. Capitol always had the very best equipment on the planet, until 1963, when it was all ripped out in favor of the new, sterile transistorized crap.
monotoSTEREO.info
Superb work again Bob! Sounds wonderful! Thanks! 👍🏻👍🏻
Bob Zwolinski
Thanks Christopher! I stumbled upon this CD I bought 20 years ago, but never played it again, since it was in mono. Now I have the software to make it sound precisely the way I want it. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I loved working on it! You can't get enough Ella. ...and you can't beat the sound of these mid-50's recordings from Capitol Studios. They were simply the very best. I didn't have alter anything to make it sound great in stereo!
Ingo Stein
The mix is great as always! Ella is fantastic, Porter is the best, but I am not really a big Bregman fan. Wished she would have recorded the Porter Songbook album with Nelson Riddle 😀 Anyway, your work made the whole thing superb to my ears!
Bob Zwolinski
Thanks, Ingo! I love this recording. I'm happy with the way it turned out. The guy that did the digital mastering did an excellent job! Buddy Bregman went to my church in Hollywood in the early 2000. I like his arrangements. Very different from Nelson Riddle. I can't get enough Ella!
Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine
Great work, Bob. Another winner here. Keep 'em comin'.
Bob Zwolinski
Thanks, Sammy! You can't beat that high-fidelity sound from these mid-50's recordings done at Capitol! Didn't have to lift a finger to make it sound great in stereo!
Christine Anne
super singers back then Bob, another fab job, big like. jane and brian.
Bob Zwolinski
Thanks, Jane & Brian! I can never get enough of Ella!