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Ain't That a Kick in the Head

Jimmy Van Heusen & Sammy Cahn • 1960

Written for the 1960 Rat Pack film Ocean’s 11, this swinging number was tailor-made for Dean Martin’s effortless cool. It became one of his signature songs and a defining soundtrack moment of the era.

The song has enjoyed remarkable longevity, appearing in films and TV shows for decades — most notably in Home Alone (1990), introducing it to an entirely new generation of fans.

Notable Recordings

  • Dean Martin
    1960