This is a one stop place to find news and stories about the greatest singer of all-time, Bing Crosby. From his days with Paul Whiteman to his final performances in 1977, we will examine this remarkable entertainer's life and times!
Friday, July 30, 2010
1944 OSCAR WINNERS
Here is a very interesting montage of the Oscar winners for 1944...of course Bing Crosby is featured. Some great movies, including GOING MY WAY came out in 1944...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
NEWS ALERT:ROBIN AND THE SEVEN HOODS ON BROADWAY
Originally set to close on Aug. 22, Robin and the 7 Hoods — inspired by the Rat Pack movie, and fueled by a Sammy Cahn-Jimmy Van Heusen score — will now run through Aug. 29. Robin and the 7 Hoods features a book by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes (Curtains, Drood) and songs by four-time Academy Award winners Cahn and Van Heusen. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with musical supervision and vocal and incidental music arrangements by John McDaniel, the Broadway-aimed musical comedy is currently in previews. Opening night is July 30.
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
BING CROSBY IN NORWAY
Here is a clip from Bing's medley of hits from the same concert in Norway. He was in great voice for all of the health problems he had...
FEELS GOOD, FEELS RIGHT
Here is a rare clip of Bing Crosby performing in Norway on August 27,1977...less than two months before he died. He sings a great song..."Feels Good, Feels Right"...
Friday, July 16, 2010
BING CROSBY SPECIAL - 1962
Here are four parts of the Bing Crosby special from 1962. His guests are Edie Adams, Bob Hope, and Gary Crosby. They do not make variety specials like this anymore...
clips courtesy of Jarbie
Sunday, July 11, 2010
BOB CROSBY CAMEO
Here is a fun quick clip of Bob Crosby and his cameo in THE ROAD TO BALI(1952). Bob Crosby, like his older brother, had a great personality. Bob Crosby also had a great band in the 1930s and 1940s...
Friday, July 2, 2010
SONG OF FREEDOM
It is often forgotten how much Bing Crosby did for this country during World War II. Not many other entertainers were more patriotic than Bing Crosby! In honor of our 224th independence day, here is a great clip from HOLIDAY INN(1942). Have a happy and safe Independence Day...
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