Alexander's Ragtime Band: Song Analysis
Al Jolson and Bing Crosby came together and recorded the song “Alexander`s Ragtime Band”. Together they made Ivring Berlin`s song a hit. Ragtime music was generally associated with African Americans, but many people enjoyed this type of music. At the beginning of the song, Jolson and Crosby talk back and forth and they both continue this pattern while singing. I initially had a hard time hearing the difference between the voices until I heard Jolson and Crosby say each other’s name. They are talking about who is going to start the song. Bing Crosby eventually gives in and starts the song. He has a very smooth voice that I feel transitions on words very well. He also sings a wide range of notes during this song. I associate Jolson`s voice as