Bing Crosby was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century, known for his smooth vocal style and charm.
Crosby was born in Tacoma, Washington, and was raised in a musically inclined family, which greatly influenced his career.
He began his career in the early 1920s with a band called the Musicaladers before moving to Los Angeles to pursue fame.
Biography
Early Life
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. was born on May 3, 1903, in Tacoma, Washington. He was the fourth of seven children in a family that fostered a love for music; his mother was a singer and his father played music on their Edison phonograph. The family later moved to Spokane, where Crosby's childhood home now serves as a museum at Gonzaga University, showcasing artifacts from his illustrious career. Crosby's heritage included Irish-American roots from his mother and Scottish and English ancestry from his father, linking him to notable historical figures like Mayflower passenger William Brewster.
Career
Crosby's career began in the early 1920s when he joined a band called the Musicaladers, performing at local dances and on the radio. His big break came in 1925 when he moved to Los Angeles, where he gained fame as part of The Clemmer Trio. Known for his smooth vocal style, Crosby was a pioneer in utilizing the microphone's intimacy, which set him apart from the loud vaudeville singers of his time. He became a leading figure in the music industry, with over 1,600 recorded songs and more than 70 feature films to his name. His chart success was remarkable, with 396 chart singles, including 41 number one hits, and he was recognized as one of the best-selling artists in history, with sales estimates ranging from 300 million to over 500 million records.
Legacy
Bing Crosby's influence on music and entertainment is profound. He was one of the first multimedia stars and a global cultural icon, leading in record sales and radio ratings from 1926 until his death in 1977. His contributions earned him numerous accolades, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, an Academy Award for Best Actor, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Crosby's legacy continues to resonate, as he remains a beloved figure in American music history.
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Discography
Rendezvous1958
- 1.On a Slow Boat to China2:39
- 2.Hindustan2:53
- 3.Fancy Meeting You Here2:31
- 4.Brazil/Here We Are (Face to Face Again)3:32
- 5.You Came a Long Way From St. Louis/You Can Take the Boy Out of the Country3:05
- 6.How About You?3:14
- 7.I Can't Get Started3:51
- 8.Say "Si Si" (Para Vigo Me Voy)2:24
- 9.It Happened in Monterey2:43
- 10.Love Won't Let You Get Away2:00
Fancy Meeting You Here1958
- 1.Fancy Meeting You Here2:28
- 2.(I'd Like to Be) On a Slow Boat to China2:35
- 3.I Can't Get Started3:47
- 4.Hindustan2:53
- 5.It Happened in Monterey2:40
- 6.You Came a Long Way From St. Louis3:03
- 7.Love Won't Let You Get Away1:59
- 8.How About You3:11
- 9.Brazil3:28
- 10.Isle of Capri2:37
- 11.Say 'Si Si' (Para Vigo Me Voy)2:20
- 12.Calcutta2:56
- 13.Love Won't Let You Get Away3:33
Around The World With Bing!1958
- 1.Around The World
- 2.Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
- 3.I Love Paris
- 4.Liebchen
- 5.In A Little Spanish Town
- 6.Galway Bay
- 7.Tobermory Bay
- 8.Bali Ha'i
- 9.Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To Shanghai
- 10.Beyond The Reef
- 11.Vaya Con Dios
- 12.Mississippi Mud
New Tricks...1957
- 1.When I Take My Sugar To Tea2:56
- 2.On The Alamo2:54
- 3.I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)3:42
- 4.Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea2:01
- 5.Georgia On My Mind3:21
- 6.Chicago2:03
- 7.You're Driving Me Crazy (What Did I Do)2:55
- 8.Avalon1:42
- 9.Chinatown, My Chinatown1:39
- 10.If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)2:18
- 11.Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise3:22
- 12.Alabamy Bound1:54
Bing With a Beat1957
- 1.Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella2:53
- 2.I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter3:05
- 3.Along the Way to Waikiki3:31
- 4.Exactly Like You3:16
- 5.Dream a Little Dream of Me2:42
- 6.Last Night on the Backporch2:50
- 7.Some Sunny Day2:48
- 8.Whispering3:29
- 9.Tell Me2:59
- 10.Mack the Knife3:56
- 11.Down Among the Sheltering Palms3:18
- 12.Mama Loves Papa3:10
Home On The Range1956
- 1.Home On The Range3:09
- 2.When The Bloom Is On The Sage (Round Up Time In Texas)2:52
- 3.I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)2:40
- 4.There's A Gold Mine In The Sky2:57
- 5.Mexicali Rose2:45
- 6.Silver On The Sage3:01
- 7.Take Me Back To My Boots And Saddle2:42
- 8.My Little Buckaroo2:59
- 9.Cool Water3:01
- 10.Along The Navajo Trail2:46
- 11.You Don't Know What Lonesome Is (Till You Get To Herdin' Cows)3:08
- 12.Blue Shadows On The Trail3:13
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling1956
- 1.When Irish Eyes Are Smiling2:52
- 2.The Rose of Tralee3:10
- 3.Galway Bay2:59
- 4.My Girl's an Irish Girl2:56
- 5.How Can You Buy Killarney?3:02
- 6.Eileen3:47
- 7.Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby)3:10
- 8.That Tumbledown Shack in Athlone2:57
- 9.Danny Boy3:11
- 10.I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen2:48
- 11.The Isle of Innisfree2:53
- 12.Tobermory Bay3:16
Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings1956
- 1.The Song Is You
- 2.Mountain Greenery
- 3.Cheek to Cheek
- 4.'Deed I Do
- 5.Heat Wave
- 6.The Blue Room
- 7.Have You Met Miss Jones?
- 8.I've Got Five Dollars
- 9.They All Laughed
- 10.Nice Work If You Can Get It
- 11.September in the Rain
- 12.Jeepers Creepers
A Christmas Sing With Bing - Around The World1956
- 1.Happy Holiday
- 2.Joy to the World
- 3.Hark the Herald Angels Sing
- 4.White Christmas
- 5.Adeste Fideles = Oh, Come All Ye Faithful
- 6.We Three Kings of Orient Are
- 7.The First Noel
- 8.Carol of the Bells
- 9.What Christmas Means to Me
- 10.Good King Wenceslas
- 11.Jesus, Sweet Savior = Jesus Sauveur Adorable
- 12.Angels We Have Heard on High = Gloria in Excelsis
- 13.Away in a Manger
- 14.Thou Descendeth From the Stars = Tucendi de La Stelli
- 15.Deck the Halls
- 16.God Rest Ye Merrie Gentlemen
- 17.Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem
- 18.Silent Night
- 19.Happy Holiday (Finale)
Blue Hawaii1956
- 1.Blue Hawaii (Single Version)3:05
- 2.Song Of The Islands3:12
- 3.Aloha Oe3:14
- 4.Hawaiian Paradise2:39
- 5.To You Sweetheart Aloha2:53
- 6.A Song Of Old Hawaii2:53
- 7.South Sea Island Magic2:58
- 8.Sweet Leilani (Single Version)3:12
- 9.Dancing Under The Stars2:35
- 10.Palace In Paradise3:01
- 11.Trade Winds3:13
- 12.Sweet Hawaiian Chimes2:54
Selections from Irving Berlin’s White Christmas1954
- 1.The Old Man / Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Army
- 2.Sisters
- 3.The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing
- 4.Snow
- 5.Blue Skies / Mandy
- 6.Choreography
- 7.Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep
- 8.Love, You Didn’t Do Right by Me
- 9.What Can You Do With a General
- 10.White Christmas (Finale)
Road To Bali (Selections From The Paramount Picture)1952
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Bing and Connee1952
- 1.Basin Street Blues
- 2.Bob White
- 3.Alexander’s Ragtime Band
- 4.Start the Day Right
- 5.Tea for Two
- 6.Yes Indeed
- 7.Between 18th and 19th on Chestnut Street
- 8.An Apple for the Teacher
Bing Crosby Sings Cole Porter Songs1949
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Christmas Greetings1949
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Sings Songs by George Gershwin1949
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Sings Songs by Jerome Kern1949
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St. Valentine's Day1949
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Blue Skies1946
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St. Patrick’s Day1946
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Original Soundtrack Recording Of The Classic 1942 Film "Holiday Inn"1942
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Ballad for Americans1940
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Star Dust1940
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Swinging on a Star1999
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Bing: A Musical Autobiography1954
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Label
- Record label
- Decca
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- Brunswick Records
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- RCA Records
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- RCA Victor
- Record label
- Reprise Records
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- Capitol Records
- Record label
- Verve Records
- Record label
- United Artists Records
Achievements
- Award
- Peabody Awards
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Actor
- Award
- American Music Award of Merit
- Award
- World Golf Hall of Fame
- Award
- Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Groups
- The Rhythm Boyscurrent
- Paul Whiteman and His Orchestrabackground vocals, bass-baritone vocals, choir vocals, lead vocals · 1927–1930
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Bin Crosby, Bind Crosby, Bing Cosby, Bing Cropsby, Bing Crosby & Family, Bong Crosby
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. was an American singer and actor. One of the first multimedia stars, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. Crosby was a leader in record sales, network radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1926 to 1977. He was one of the first global cultural icons. Crosby made over 70 feature films and recorded more than 1,600 songs.
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