A lead-off home run is a home run hit by the first batter of a team, the leadoff hitter of the first inning of the game. In MLB, Rickey Henderson holds the record with 81 lead-off home runs. Craig Biggio holds the National League record with 53, second overall to Henderson.
Puttin' On the Ritz has also been recorded by Robbie Williams, using the original 1929 lyrics, on his 2013 Swing/Pop album Swings Both Ways. Herb Alpert recorded the song in 2013 and Pomplamoose made their version in 2014. JiÅi JiÅÃ­ korn did his own. version
The song was originally released as a single by Heatwave in 1977 on their debut album, Too Hot to Handle. The legendary Luther Vandross did a remake of the song in 1994, which was included in his album from the same year, Songs.Take a listen to both versions below and let us know who sang it best!he song was originally released as a single by Heatwave in 1977 on their debut album, Too Hot to Handle. The legendary Luther Vandross did a remake of the song in 1994, which was included in his album from the same year, Songs. Take a listen to both versions below and let us know who sang it best!