Ain't That a Kick in the Head?

"Ain't That a Kick in the Head?" is a hook-laden song that was written in 1960 with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. It was first recorded on May 10, 1960 by Dean Martin, with conducting by Nelson Riddle. Martin performed the song in Ocean's 11 in an alternate arrangement featuring vibraphonist Red Norvo and his quartet.
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The song has been recorded by many performers, including Wolfgang Parker, Robbie Williams, David Slater, Deana Martin, Westlife, Ray Quinn, Hazell Dean and the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. It also appeared in the soundtracks for Ocean's Thirteen, Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale, I Love You, Man, Fools Rush In and Vegas Vacation, and was the opening theme for Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road. It was also used as the soundtrack to a commercial for Budweiser, which was broadcast during Super Bowl XLI. It was one of the musical selections played during the Victoria...