He's saying "darkies", right? Not "people" as described in all of the online lyrics? Nobody notice that? Don't get me wrong. Bing's a bawss...but it's funny I can't find the lyrics as they really are...
Is it just me, or is he saying "when the "darkies" beat their feet on the Mississippi mud"? Cause it doesn't sound like "people", as is described in the lyrics I found. Love the song, but daymn thats racist and I think it should be brought up at least.
I don't know how many people will agree with this, but I actually much prefer the way Bing sounded in his early years (1927-1934), compared to his later sound! His voice in this early stage was rougher(due to his hectic schedule I guess) and also more light and airy at the same time, plus his jazz phrasing in those days was just insane, almost to the level of a Louis Armstrong or Cab Calloway! His later style was much less hip!
I find 1920s music so frustrating. It's so original, and there are some really interesting elements (like the opening strain of 'Miss. Mud'). and yet all this greatness is wasted on songs about mud, rain, or painted dolls, and frequently the song seems improperly developed, as if they were scared to use their ideas fully.
@divvy1400yam600 You're thinking of the Rythym Boys with Bing, Harry Barris, etc. You can see them on a clip here King of Jazz Part 1 - they are singing Happy Feet
See the unedited version of Bing's movie "Holiday Inn" to see Bing do the "Abraham" number in blackface. Rest assured most of the artists were not intending to be racist. Those were simply different times. In fact, the musical community was probably the least racist crowd around back then. Most of the white performers admired their minority counterparts and performed with them at every opportunity wherever it was allowed. Benny Goodman is a good example. Things were just different then.
@londonclash - Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it, but to dwell in the past is to forget to live for today. History is history. Bing was one of the pioneers of integrated music, once refusing to perform if Louis Armstrong (whom Bing called "Pops") weren't allowed to share the stage with him. Bing was a proponent of equality. It's not his fault it didn't exist in 1930. To condemn him for living in his time by comparing him to today's standards is ludicrous.
If you want a Follow-up treat to the great Crosby version go to the Lee Morse & Her Bluegrass Boys Version here on YouTube and you will hear the very seldom heard intro along with the regular verses, and the wonderfully Unique sound of Miss Lee Morse, also from 1928. Sorry, for this little bit of shameless self-promotion.
Wow. I used to listen to this on an old 78 my grandmother had-but it wasn't this version--the words were "when the people beat their feet.." I guess this is an earlier version! I wonder if the version I listened to was 40's?
this song is on the general flipped at dawn episode of mash... the general that latter becomes colonel potter as a black pilot to sing....and then he goes crazy and sings his way out the door....pretty funny
In about..oh, 1929? (30?, 31?) (ish, i dont remember for sure) he had been completely loaded down with shows almost non-stop, and it came to a point that he could barely speak. He had developed small calluses on his vocal chords. After taking a month or two completely off, he had regained is voice, but it was slightly lower, hence how different generations associate a different voice with early bing, than later in the 40s and 50s. Im basically paraphrasing his autobiography btw.
I must say I prefer this version to the Whiteman one but that's not to say I think one is better than the other. The Whiteman band was good - it had to be with that personnel but this outfit is that much more free and easy with a lazy but compulsive swing - too much jazz man.
This version is by far better than the Whiteman version. This is one of Tram's favorite recordings with Bix. He said: "Bix played a chorus that just won't quit."
ha darkies..
tikotinzee 2 weeks ago
He's saying "darkies", right? Not "people" as described in all of the online lyrics? Nobody notice that? Don't get me wrong. Bing's a bawss...but it's funny I can't find the lyrics as they really are...
Bookerbass11 2 months ago
@Bookerbass11 Y'all listening too old school to say anything? I made this comment before with noooo comments.
Bookerbass11 2 months ago
Is it just me, or is he saying "when the "darkies" beat their feet on the Mississippi mud"? Cause it doesn't sound like "people", as is described in the lyrics I found. Love the song, but daymn thats racist and I think it should be brought up at least.
Bookerbass11 4 months ago
I don't know how many people will agree with this, but I actually much prefer the way Bing sounded in his early years (1927-1934), compared to his later sound! His voice in this early stage was rougher(due to his hectic schedule I guess) and also more light and airy at the same time, plus his jazz phrasing in those days was just insane, almost to the level of a Louis Armstrong or Cab Calloway! His later style was much less hip!
TheHeater90 10 months ago
was yall gettin laid to this music pretty easy?
manthisshitsgotlegs 1 year ago
Bing doesn't really sing in this - he talks. It definitely isn't Bing singing. (apart from 2:54)
the1musiclad 1 year ago
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iramilltown 1 year ago
@iramilltown And you got your shoes all dirty! :D
Madhatter1903 1 year ago
So why do the darkies beat their feet on the mississippi mud?
tallswede80 1 year ago
I find 1920s music so frustrating. It's so original, and there are some really interesting elements (like the opening strain of 'Miss. Mud'). and yet all this greatness is wasted on songs about mud, rain, or painted dolls, and frequently the song seems improperly developed, as if they were scared to use their ideas fully.
bobbobato 1 year ago
Darkies! Darkies! who he callin Darkies! dat aint right yall! no right a tall!
fenderspring 1 year ago
Bix Beiderbecke had such a pure tone. Marvellous.
I think Bing Crosby's voice improved as he got older.. Became richer.
I had a 33rpm recorde of this song Bing Crosby with a pianist led trio. Name escpes me at the momnent.
Buddy xxxxxxx I think.
Bing could swing whatever anybody says lol.
divvy1400yam600 1 year ago
@divvy1400yam600 You're thinking of the Rythym Boys with Bing, Harry Barris, etc. You can see them on a clip here King of Jazz Part 1 - they are singing Happy Feet
GeminiNightOwl 1 year ago
@GeminiNightOwl Bing as part of the Rhythm Boys with I think Paul Whiteman Orch would be late 20s early 30s.
The record I had in mind was a 1950s reprise of Bing's hits with Buddy Cole on piano.
Search for Buddy Cole trio and a record with Bing and Rosemary Clooney should result. 'Button up your overcoat'
This shows the skill of Cole and Bing's voice at its best.
Aided by studio acoutics I expect
divvy1400yam600 1 year ago
a song about darkies as bing calls them! then proceeds to imitate their accents,my my! i'm amazed he didnt black up like jolson
jamierourketen 2 years ago
See the unedited version of Bing's movie "Holiday Inn" to see Bing do the "Abraham" number in blackface. Rest assured most of the artists were not intending to be racist. Those were simply different times. In fact, the musical community was probably the least racist crowd around back then. Most of the white performers admired their minority counterparts and performed with them at every opportunity wherever it was allowed. Benny Goodman is a good example. Things were just different then.
TuberOnTheLoose 2 years ago 7
@TuberOnTheLoose they just made them drink from separate water fountains. Those were the good old days.
londonclash 1 year ago
@londonclash - Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it, but to dwell in the past is to forget to live for today. History is history. Bing was one of the pioneers of integrated music, once refusing to perform if Louis Armstrong (whom Bing called "Pops") weren't allowed to share the stage with him. Bing was a proponent of equality. It's not his fault it didn't exist in 1930. To condemn him for living in his time by comparing him to today's standards is ludicrous.
TuberOnTheLoose 1 year ago
@TuberOnTheLoose And Bing put Satch in a Paramount movie in the 1930s.
1915fas 5 months ago
Bix Beiderbeck's coronet made this song a hit - listen to the way he sneaks up on a note and grabs it -
GeminiNightOwl 2 years ago 3
Joe Venuti !
NAndover1 2 years ago
darkies
DevilKitty902 2 years ago
If you want a Follow-up treat to the great Crosby version go to the Lee Morse & Her Bluegrass Boys Version here on YouTube and you will hear the very seldom heard intro along with the regular verses, and the wonderfully Unique sound of Miss Lee Morse, also from 1928. Sorry, for this little bit of shameless self-promotion.
victrolaman 2 years ago 3
True Americana.
phillydog17 3 years ago
i got to sing this in choir
supersmosh4ever 3 years ago
me 2
dakatao 2 years ago
me 3
HSM2geek 2 years ago
Does anybody know when this song was recorded? I have an Odeon record of this take, and would be very grateful for anybodies help to date it.
thanks
yours E.
Jeansschwimmer 3 years ago
2/18/28
HSNYDER30 2 years ago
this is how elmer fudd got his name. notice the lines: pleased to meet you in missisipi mud , uncle fudd
DominikDays 3 years ago
it's uncle dud
mcphert1 2 years ago
the quality of the song interferes with the lyrics
DominikDays 2 years ago
despite it's racism, I love this song! I might use it for a video! :)
ocmike34 3 years ago
were singing this song for choir!
geetha294 3 years ago
Wow. I used to listen to this on an old 78 my grandmother had-but it wasn't this version--the words were "when the people beat their feet.." I guess this is an earlier version! I wonder if the version I listened to was 40's?
alfsigesey 3 years ago
we had to do this song for school one year!! how embarrissing
xHaileyx243x 3 years ago
Nice music, great performance from Bix, but ugh, those lyrics are absolutely painful to listen to.
nashvillenancy 3 years ago
this song is on the general flipped at dawn episode of mash... the general that latter becomes colonel potter as a black pilot to sing....and then he goes crazy and sings his way out the door....pretty funny
Abeuss 3 years ago
Bing was doing Scat before Ella. American male vocalists would never be the same. The popular music tenor went on a steep decline.
uslines 3 years ago
One of the all time greatest recordings of the era. It has a Dixieland Jazz bounce to it that just makes you happy!
whiskeyraines 3 years ago
is this really bing? doesnt sound like him at all, if it is, why does he sound completely different???
Resendiz 3 years ago
In about..oh, 1929? (30?, 31?) (ish, i dont remember for sure) he had been completely loaded down with shows almost non-stop, and it came to a point that he could barely speak. He had developed small calluses on his vocal chords. After taking a month or two completely off, he had regained is voice, but it was slightly lower, hence how different generations associate a different voice with early bing, than later in the 40s and 50s. Im basically paraphrasing his autobiography btw.
bing
bingcrosby1903 3 years ago 3
@bingcrosby1903 wow... was it a case almost like what happened to Johnny Fontane?
RikuIshmaru 1 year ago
@bingcrosby1903 Interesting stuff, man! Thanks for that. : )
Bandaids4ever 7 months ago
Bix just shines on this one. Golden notes... makes me tear up, just listening.
Sentimental Rick!!
rickjolley 3 years ago
I must say I prefer this version to the Whiteman one but that's not to say I think one is better than the other. The Whiteman band was good - it had to be with that personnel but this outfit is that much more free and easy with a lazy but compulsive swing - too much jazz man.
althejazz 3 years ago
Well, part of it was in the early days Bing's voice was a little higher than it was if you were used to hearing him in the 40s and 50s.
bingcrosby1903 4 years ago
what are you old timers doing on the internets
tachimazu 4 years ago 3
@tachimazu They are showing to young punk ass like us wath is REAL MUSIC!
ManabeRokuro 1 year ago
I love the one with Irene Taylor singing. =)
abalvarez 4 years ago
There's a much better recording of this song by Bing with the Paul Whiteman Band with Bix Beiderbecke on cornet.
nessie96 4 years ago 3
Yes, I prefer that version, I have it on 78, just haven't gotten around to uploading it.
bingcrosby1903 4 years ago
Great...look forward to hearing it.
nessie96 4 years ago
This version is by far better than the Whiteman version. This is one of Tram's favorite recordings with Bix. He said: "Bix played a chorus that just won't quit."
It was recorded on January 20, my birthday...
Atticus70 4 years ago 2