Friday FIVE: September 25 - Gone Fishin’
from Musically Speaking Hosted by Jarrod Richey
In 1951, Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong teamed up for “Gone Fishin’,” and the recording’s charm comes from the fact that they never try to sound alike. Crosby is smooth, relaxed, and conversational. Armstrong is gravelly, flexible, and unmistakably himself. In this episode, I reflect on the teasing, rhythmic give-and-take, and unlikely vocal blend that make the performance so much fun, and on why some of the best musical partnerships work because the differences stay intact. The Friday FIVE is a weekly five-minute podcast series from Musically Speaking that features five minutes of music commentary, examples, and recommendations from Jarrod Richey. Here’s a link to “Gone Fishin’”: https://youtu.be/E50Hl5mT6IQ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrodrichey.substack.com
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