Ain't That a Kick in the Head? is a song which 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.
The song has been recorded by many performers, including Wolfgang Parker, Robbie Williams, David Slater, Westlife, Ray Quinn, and Hazell Dean. It also appeared in the soundtracks for Ocean's Thirteen, Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale and Fools Rush In, 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 and as one of the musical selections played during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2008. It was also used in Ashes To Ashes, Series 3. It also has been used now in the year 2010 in the commercial for the game Mafia II. The song can be heard on certain radio stations, is the name of a quest, and the name of an achievement in Fallout: New Vegas. Can also be found in the video game, The Godfather II.
