“Dancing on the Ceiling” was written in 1930 by Richard Rodgers (music) and Lorenz Hart (lyrics) for the London musical Ever Green. Its whimsical title and witty lyric quickly made it a popular standard, later recorded by artists like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Ella Fitzgerald. Here, Jason Paul performs “Dancing on the Ceiling” with acoustic guitar and voice, giving a stripped-down take on this playful Rodgers & Hart classic. 👉 How do you dance on the ceiling? Comment your answer below! 👇 📺 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@JasonMusicPortal 🌐 More music → http://jasonpaul.net
Dancing on the Ceiling was written in 1930 by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart for the Broadway musical Ever Green. The song later became closely associated with the 1937 dance sequence performed by Fred Astaire in the film A Damsel in Distress, helping establish it as one of the enduring standards of the Rodgers and Hart catalog. Over time it has been recorded by artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Tormé, Frank Sinatra, and Diana Krall, reflecting its long life across jazz, Broadway, and vocal pop traditions. This performance is presented with voice and acoustic guitar. Song: Dancing on the Ceiling Written by: Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart (1930) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & guitar