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Bing Crosby and Some Jazz Friends
Though Bing Crosby sang many different styles in just about every genre, it was in jazz where he always seemed to be the most comfortable. Bing was also famous for his many duos. Name a singer or bandleader and chances are Bing worked with them at one time or another. The MCA release . . . Read More
My Favorite Love Songs
Alternately titled just plain Love Songs, this CD is exactly that -- a collection of love songs, though if they're really Bing Crosby's favorites I don't know. The selection of material is quite pleasant, featuring some classic Bing numbers, like ''I Surrender Dear'' and ''The One I Love,'' both perfect representatives . . . Read More
Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters: Their Complete Recordings Together
The collaborative efforts between Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters is one of the legendary pairings in popular music. Both artists worked with a number of duet partners during their careers, but none sparked so well as their own combination . . . Read More
Holiday Inn
Truly one of the best musicals ever produced, Holiday Inn combined the talents of singing great Bing Crosby and dance virtuoso Fred Astaire with a score by legendary composer Irving Berlin. The film introduced such classics as ''Be Careful It's My Heart'' and the Academy-Award winning ''White Christmas'' . . . Read More
On the Road
There isn't a series of films more endearing, funny and entertaining than the Road movies made by Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour from 1939 to 1951. The films featured quick-witted humor, romantic adventure and wonderful music. Many of those songs became standards of their day . . . Read More
Peggy Lee: Black Coffee and Other Delights
Black Coffee and Other Delights is a two-disc collection of Peggy Lee songs from her period with Decca Records, from 1952 to 1956. Peggy was quite productive during her time at that label, branching out into new directions from her previous work at Capitol. Her reason for leaving Capitol . . . Read More