Discover the story of the song > Puttin’ On The Ritz – Judy Garland

The song talks about rich people who dress fancy and spend a lot of money to have fun. The protagonist suggests that if someone is feeling sad and doesn't know where to go, they should go where fashionable people meet, "Putting on The Ritz". Different types of people dress up in special suits and walk around with umbrellas, and it's fun to be there and listen to them talk. The song ends by repeating the title and saying it's great to "put on the ritz."