Ain't That a Kick in the Head
SSA · 5-Horns
by George Gershwin
Commissioned by
Duchess
Instrumentation
SSA, Piano, Bass, Drums, Opt. Guitar
The Gershwin's love song made entirely of placeholders — every Tin Pan Alley sentiment slot filled, all of the form, none of the syrup. The melody underneath is gorgeous, and that's the whole point. Recorded by Duchess on their self-titled debut.