In this episode, I take a look at one of Mason Williams’ lesser-known but brilliantly crafted pieces: “The Last Great Waltz.” You probably know him from “Classical Gas,” but this tune tells a quirky story using shifting meters and clever musical turns.

Here’s the link to listen to “The Last Great Waltz” in its entirety on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H0jMhedM_-I

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 are the links to listen to the other Mason Williams songs referenced in this episode:

“Classical Gas”- https://youtu.be/mREi_Bb85Sk

“I’ve Heard that Tear-Stained Monologue You Do There By the Door Before You Go” - https://youtu.be/-e3RJjTFfao

Today’s episode is in loving memory of Ted & Rodger Richey.

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