Fell in love with this song in October 1976 when I went camping at Yosemite National Park. Hadn't heard it since then. Now thanks to You Tube I get to play it over and over again.
Thanks for posting this version with its IMMACULATE sound, which lets Bix's horn SHINE. Since i first heard this recording, I have always suspected that Whiteman had to step away from the podium for some reason and let somebody else lead. Because this one really swings for once.
Bad tornado hit Mississippi tonight and caused me to recall this song and dancing with my favorite Uncle in Oakland, Ca, as a young kid with him singing this song in the kitchen - it always made me laugh. Mid 1960's - Never forgot it.
This tune is sung by Harry Morgan in the 1974 "M*A*S*H" episode "The General Flipped at Dawn" (during a guest appearance as Maj. Gen. Bartford Hamilton Steele --- BEFORE his 8 years as series regular Col. Potter). It's also sung by Harold Gould and Nanette Fabray in the 1979 made-for-TV movie "The Man in the Santa Claus Suit."
I've also heard Hawkeye mention it saying something to BJ later in the show saying "oh this guy will be able to beat his feet on the Mississippi mud in no time" or something like that.
I'm guessing a lot of us first heard this on MASH (reruns) back in the mid 1980s. I know thats where I heard it. Almost as good as the song itself is Harry Morgan's dance out of the mess hall and of course, Alan Alda's deadpan expression when the General asks the black helicopter pilot for "a number."
Oh, the sun goes down and the tide goes out The people gather 'round and they all begin to shout Hey Hey, it's Uncle Fudd (?) It's treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi mud What a dance do they do, lordy how I'm tell you They don't need to bands, They keep time by clapping their hands Just as happy as a cow chewing on a cud When the people beat their feet on the Mississippi mud That's as close as I can remember it. Yes, I heard it in an old movie
What a dance do they do Lordy how I'm telling you They don't need no band They keep time by clapping their hands Just as happy as a cow chewing on a cud When the people beat their feet on the Mississippi mud
Wonderful record. So much energy.
Now that this country has a more mature understanding of the history of our music, we can celebrate it for the masterpiece it is.
Fantastic recording from February 1928!
What a terrific arrangement, full of variety, great musicianship & vocals.
Fell in love with this song in October 1976 when I went camping at Yosemite National Park. Hadn't heard it since then. Now thanks to You Tube I get to play it over and over again.
After one hundred years it's still a great tune!
94 almost 95 to be more specific, hasn't hit those big 3 digits yet!
It's not a song , it's a party with very talented people.
Thanks for posting this version with its IMMACULATE sound, which lets Bix's horn SHINE. Since i first heard this recording, I have always suspected that Whiteman had to step away from the podium for some reason and let somebody else lead. Because this one really swings for once.
Bix Beicerecke still rings true 100 years later!
Bad tornado hit Mississippi tonight and caused me to recall this song and dancing with my favorite Uncle in Oakland, Ca, as a young kid with him singing this song in the kitchen - it always made me laugh. Mid 1960's - Never forgot it.
My dad whistled this tune till the day he died❤️
This tune is sung by Harry Morgan in the 1974 "M*A*S*H" episode "The General Flipped at Dawn" (during a guest appearance as Maj. Gen. Bartford Hamilton Steele --- BEFORE his 8 years as series regular Col. Potter). It's also sung by Harold Gould and Nanette Fabray in the 1979 made-for-TV movie "The Man in the Santa Claus Suit."
I've also heard Hawkeye mention it saying something to BJ later in the show saying "oh this guy will be able to beat his feet on the Mississippi mud in no time" or something like that.
Hilarious episode as well 😀 "But first..a number...."
General Steel ! 👍
That’s Steele, three E’s not in a row.
And by some jerk called Bang Crosby
Bix's timing is incredible.
My first hearing of this song was as a very small child on one of my Chipmunks albums.
This song was featured in _"The Muppet Show"_ guest starring Phyllis Diller, with a slight change in the lyrics.
Grew up with this, we loved it!
Reminds me of paper moon.
Oh, Bix! (and the clarinetist!)
Gonna sing this 'til I'm a 3 star general
I am reading Bing Crosby biography. This song was a big deal at the time
General Steele..."but first a number". Lol!!
I'm guessing a lot of us first heard this on MASH (reruns) back in the mid 1980s. I know thats where I heard it. Almost as good as the song itself is Harry Morgan's dance out of the mess hall and of course, Alan Alda's deadpan expression when the General asks the black helicopter pilot for "a number."
Now if I can only find the original version of "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens"
Found the Louis Jordan version of Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens. Playing that one over and over again, too.
Hard to believe this song came out 93 years ago...
Liam Musgrove Jimmy Buffett don’t live in key west anymore.
@@goforbroke4428 Jimmy Buffet? This is Paul Whiteman.
@@liammusgrove6334 I just saw your comment on a David Allen coe song I believe.
@@goforbroke4428 -- Set down the internet machine, grandpa.
Oh, the sun goes down and the tide goes out
The people gather 'round and they all begin to shout
Hey Hey, it's Uncle Fudd (?)
It's treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi mud
What a dance do they do, lordy how I'm tell you
They don't need to bands,
They keep time by clapping their hands
Just as happy as a cow chewing on a cud
When the people beat their feet on the Mississippi mud
That's as close as I can remember it. Yes, I heard it in an old movie
Close. Hey hey, Uncle Dud....
This is the cleaned-up, politically correct version. A little different from the recorded version here.
Good ole General Steele has it in his blood to! 😂❤
Mentioned by Jane Fonda in Walk on the Wild Side (1962) though I don't think they use the song in the movie.
That was Mississippi Mud from 4077th to Seoul, now we got a caller from Ottumwa Iowa, what’s your name young man?
"It's a treat/to beat your meat/on the Mississippi Mud . . . ."
What a dance do they do
Lordy how I'm telling you
They don't need no band
They keep time by clapping their hands
Just as happy as a cow chewing on a cud
When the people beat their feet on the Mississippi mud