His Legendary Years 1931–1957

~ Release by Bing Crosby (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1: (1931–1937)
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Where the Blue of the Night (Meets the Gold of the Day)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1931-11-23)
guitar:
Eddie Lang (US jazz guitarist, also recorded as Blind Willie Dunn) (on 1931-11-23)
saxophone [C-melody saxophone]:
Benny Krueger (jazz saxophonist) (on 1931-11-23)
tuba:
Hank Stern (Jazz bassist) (on 1931-11-23)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1931-11-23)
recording of:
Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day (on 1931-11-23)
lyricist and composer:
Fred Ahlert, Bing Crosby and Roy Turk
publisher:
DeSylva, Brown and Henderson, Inc. (on 1931-10-29)
Bing Crosby with Benny Krueger and His Orchestra & Eddie Lang3:03
2Out of Nowhere
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1931-03-30)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1931-03-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
Out of Nowhere (on 1931-03-30)
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Johnny Green (composer and conductor, often credited as John Green)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
Bing Crosby3:09
3Just One More Chance
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1931-05-04)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1931-05-04)
orchestra:
CBS Studio Orchestra (on 1931-05-04)
cover recording of:
Just One More Chance (on 1931-05-04)
lyricist:
Sam Coslow
composer:
Arthur Johnston (American composer and songwriter)
Bing Crosby3:30
4I’m Through With Love
recording of:
I’m Thru With Love (on 1931-06-12)
lyricist:
Gus Kahn
composer:
Fud Livingston and Matty Malneck
publisher:
Metro–Goldwyn–Mayer, Inc. (pre‐MGM/UA Entertainment Co. era, 1924–1981) (on 1931-04-17)
Bing Crosby3:07
5I Found a Million Dollar Baby (in a Five and Ten Cent Store)
cover recording of:
I Found a Million Dollar Baby (in a Five and Ten Cent Store) (on 1931-06-12)
lyricist:
Mort Dixon and Billy Rose (lyricist and Broadway producer)
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist)
publisher:
Olde Clover Leaf Music and Warner Bros., Inc. (Warner Bros. Music Division)
Bing Crosby3:03
6At Your Command
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1931-06-24)
piano:
Harry Barris (on 1931-06-24)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1931-06-24)
recording of:
At Your Command (on 1931-06-24)
writer:
Harry Barris, Bing Crosby and Harry Tobias
Bing Crosby with Harry Barris3:20
7I Apologize
vocals:
Bing Crosby
orchestra:
Victor Young & The Brunswick Orchestra
recording of:
I Apologize (on 1931-08-19)
writer:
Ed G. Nelson (Popular music songwriter and bandleader), Al Goodhart and Al Hoffman
publisher:
Crawford Music Corp. and DeSylva, Brown and Henderson, Inc.
Bing Crosby with Studio Orchestra Directed by Victor Young, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey & Benny Krueger3:19
8Dancing in the Dark
vocals:
Bing Crosby
orchestra:
Victor Young & The Brunswick Orchestra
recorded at:
Brunswick Recording Studio (1924-1931) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Dancing in the Dark (on 1931-08-19)
lyricist:
Howard Dietz (librettist)
composer:
Arthur Schwartz
publisher:
Arthur Schwartz Music Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd., Harms, Inc., Warner Bros., Inc. (Warner Bros. Music Division), WC Music Corp., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
part of:
The Band Wagon (1953 film)
Bing Crosby with Studio Orchestra Directed by Victor Young, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey & Benny Krueger2:31
9Stardust
vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1931-08-19)
orchestra:
Victor Young & The Brunswick Orchestra (on 1931-08-19)
recorded at:
Brunswick Recording Studio, 799 Seventh Avenue (1924-1931) in New York, New York, United States (on 1931-08-19)
recording of:
Stardust (the jazz standard) (on 1931-08-19)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish (in 1929)
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael (in 1927)
publisher:
Mills Music, Inc. (ended), All Nations Music, EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Everbright Music Co., Hoagy Publishing Co., Lawrence Wright Music Co., Ltd. and Songs of Peer, Ltd. (ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:
American Splendor
Bing Crosby with Studio Orchestra Directed by Victor Young, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey & Benny Krueger2:47
10The Moon Was Yellow (and the Night Was Young)
recording of:
The Moon Was Yellow (And the Night Was Young) (on 1934-10-05)
publisher:
Edgar Leslie
writer:
Fred Ahlert and Edgar Leslie
publisher:
Fred Ahlert Mus. Corp., Herald Square Music, Inc. and Pencil Mark Music, Inc.
Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll & His Orchestra3:05
11Two Cigarettes in the Dark
recording of:
Two Cigarettes in the Dark (on 1934-10-05)
lyricist:
Paul Francis Webster
composer:
Lew Pollack
Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll & His Orchestra3:12
12With Every Breath I Take
recording of:
With Every Breath I Take (writers Robin/Rainger) (on 1934-11-09)
writer:
Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin (US composer, lyricist & songwriter)
Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll & His Orchestra & Joe Sullivan3:14
13June in January
recording of:
June in January (on 1934-11-09)
lyricist:
Leo Robin (US composer, lyricist & songwriter)
composer:
Ralph Rainger
publisher:
Sony/ATV Harmony UK
Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll & His Orchestra & Joe Sullivan3:16
14Love Is Just Around the Corner
recording of:
Love Is Just Around the Corner (on 1934-11-09)
lyricist:
Leo Robin (US composer, lyricist & songwriter)
composer:
Lewis E. Gensler
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) (until 2007-05) and Sony/ATV Harmony (from 2007-05 to present)
Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll & His Orchestra & Joe Sullivan3:05
15Soon
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1935-02-21)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1935-02-21)
orchestra:
The Georgie Stoll Orchestra (on 1935-02-21)
conductor:
Georgie Stoll
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
Soon (from the film "Mississippi") (on 1935-02-21)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer)
Bing Crosby with George Stoll & His Orchestra, Rhythmettes and Three Shades of Blue3:05
16Down by the River
recording of:
Down by the River (on 1935-02-21)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer)
Bing Crosby with George Stoll & His Orchestra, Rhythmettes and Three Shades of Blue2:53
17It’s Easy to Remember
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1935-02-21)
background vocals:
The Rhythmettes (from the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz) (on 1935-02-21) and Three Shades of Blue (1930s vocal group) (on 1935-02-21)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1935-02-21)
orchestra:
The Georgie Stoll Orchestra (on 1935-02-21)
conductor:
Georgie Stoll (on 1935-02-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
part of:
V Disc (by matrix number) (number: VP 1201 (3))
recording of:
It’s Easy to Remember (and So Hard to Forget) (on 1935-02-21)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1935)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1935)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
Bing Crosby with George Stoll & His Orchestra3:13
18Red Sails in the Sunset
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1935-11-12)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1935-11-12)
orchestra:
Victor Young and His Orchestra (on 1935-11-12)
cover recording of:
Red Sails in the Sunset (on 1935-11-12)
lyricist:
James B. Kennedy (Irish songwriter)
composer:
Hugh Williams (aka Hugh Williams)
publisher:
Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd., Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin) and Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc.
Bing Crosby with Victor Young & His Orchestra3:14
19Silent Night, Holy Night
recording of:
Silent Night, Holy Night (arranged by Malcolm Sargent) (on 1935-11-13)
composer:
Franz Xaver Gruber
arranger:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
publisher:
Oxford University Press
arrangement of:
Silent Night (Christmas carol, English translation)
Bing Crosby with Victor Young and His Orchestra & The Guardsmen Quartet3:05
20I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’
recording of:
I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’ (Porgy and Bess, catch-all for jazz & pop arrangements) (on 1936-03-29)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward
composer:
George Gershwin (composer)
publisher:
Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund Publishing, Frankie G. Songs, Nokawi Music and Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1935)
is based on:
Porgy and Bess: Act II, Scene I. “Oh, I got plenty o’nuttin’”
Bing Crosby with Victor Young & His Orchestra3:20
21I’m an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)
alto saxophone:
Jack Stacey (on 1936-07-17)
double bass:
Slim Taft (on 1936-07-17)
drums (drum set):
Ray McKinley (on 1936-07-17)
guitar:
Roc Hillman (songwriter, arranger) (on 1936-07-17)
piano:
Bobby Van Eps (American composer, arranger, jazz pianist) (on 1936-07-17)
reeds:
Jimmy Dorsey (on 1936-07-17)
saxophone:
Fud Livingston (on 1936-07-17)
tenor saxophone:
Skeets Herfurt (on 1936-07-17)
trombone:
Bobby Byrne (on 1936-07-17), Don Matteson (on 1936-07-17) and Joe Yukl (on 1936-07-17)
trumpet:
Tutti Camarata (on 1936-07-17) and George Thow (on 1936-07-17)
vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1936-07-17)
orchestra:
Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra (on 1936-07-17)
conductor:
Jimmy Dorsey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
I’m an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande) (on 1936-07-17)
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Mercer
publisher:
The Johnny Mercer Foundation and WC Music Corp.
Bing Crosby with Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra2:41
22Pennies From Heaven
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1936-07-24)
vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1936-07-24)
orchestra:
Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra (on 1936-07-24)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) and MCA Music Ltd. (in 1936)
recording of:
Pennies From Heaven (on 1936-07-24)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964) (in 1936)
composer:
Arthur Johnston (American composer and songwriter) (in 1936)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Campbell Connelly & Co., Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Chappell Music (UK) and Joy Music Inc.
part of:
The 9th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll & His Orchestra3:14
23A Fine Romance
recording of:
A Fine Romance (from “Swing Time”)
publisher:
Jerome Kern (on 1936-07-24)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (US Tin Pan Alley librettist and lyricist) (in 1936)
composer:
Jerome Kern (in 1936)
publisher:
Chappell & Co.
part of:
Swing Time (film)
Dixie Lee Crosby and Bing Crosby with Victor Young & His Orchestra3:08
24Sweet Leilani
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1937-02-23)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1937-02-23)
performer:
Lani McIntire and His Hawaiians (on 1937-02-23)
cover recording of:
Sweet Leilani (on 1937-02-23)
lyricist and composer:
Harry Owens (on 1934-10-20)
part of:
The 10th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 10)
Bing Crosby with Lani McIntyre & His Hawaiians3:16
▼ CD 2: (1937–1942)
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1Blue Hawaii
vocals:
Bing Crosby
performer:
Lani McIntire and His Hawaiians
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
Blue Hawaii (on 1937-02-23)
lyricist:
Leo Robin (US composer, lyricist & songwriter)
composer:
Ralph Rainger
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Sony/ATV Harmony and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部
Bing Crosby with Lani McIntyre & His Hawaiians3:06
2Too Marvelous for Words
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1937-03-03)
alto saxophone:
Jack Stacey (on 1937-03-03)
double bass:
Slim Taft (on 1937-03-03)
drums (drum set):
Ray McKinley (on 1937-03-03)
guitar:
Roc Hillman (songwriter, arranger) (on 1937-03-03)
piano:
Bobby Van Eps (American composer, arranger, jazz pianist) (on 1937-03-03)
reeds:
Jimmy Dorsey (on 1937-03-03)
saxophone:
Fud Livingston (on 1937-03-03)
tenor saxophone:
Skeets Herfurt (on 1937-03-03)
trombone:
Bobby Byrne (on 1937-03-03), Don Matteson (on 1937-03-03) and Joe Yukl (on 1937-03-03)
trumpet:
Tutti Camarata (on 1937-03-03) and George Thow (on 1937-03-03)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1937-03-03)
orchestra:
Jimmy Dorsey’s Orchestra
conductor:
Jimmy Dorsey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
Too Marvelous for Words (on 1937-03-03)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1937)
composer:
Richard A. Whiting (in 1937)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Victoria Music Ltd., Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!), Warner Bros., Inc. (Warner Bros. Music Division) and Harms, Inc. (on 1937-01-25)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Bing Crosby with Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra3:06
3It’s the Natural Thing to Do
recording of:
It's the Natural Thing to Do (on 1937-07-12)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
Arthur Johnston (American composer and songwriter)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra & Andy Secrest3:18
4The Moon Got in My Eyes
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1937-07-12)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1937-07-12)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1937-07-12)
conductor:
John Scott Trotter (on 1937-07-12)
cover recording of:
The Moon Got in My Eyes (on 1937-07-12)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
Arthur Johnston (American composer and songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra & Andy Secrest3:13
5Remember Me?
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1937-09-20)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1937-09-20)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1937-09-20)
conductor:
John Scott Trotter (on 1937-09-20)
recording of:
Remember Me? (on 1937-09-20)
lyricist:
Al Dubin (in 1937)
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist) (in 1937)
part of:
The 10th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra3:02
6Bob White (Whatcha Gonna Swing Tonight?)
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1937-09-25)
lead vocals:
Connee Boswell (on 1937-09-25) and Bing Crosby (on 1937-09-25)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1937-09-25)
conductor:
John Scott Trotter
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
Bob White Whatcha Gonna Swing To‐night (on 1937-09-25)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer
composer:
Bernie Hanighen
publisher:
Remick Music Corp. (on 1937-09-21)
Connee Boswell and Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra & Andy Secrest2:38
7Don’t Be That Way
recording of:
Don’t Be That Way
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish
composer:
Benny Goodman (clarinetist and bandleader) and Edgar Sampson
publisher:
EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), Robbins Music Corp. Ltd., Robbins Music Corporation and The Songwriters Guild
part of:
New York, New York (soundtrack of the 1977 film)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra & Andy Secrest2:39
8Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
recording of:
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
lyricist and composer:
Wallace Willis (in 1862)
publisher:
E.C. Music (UK work publisher for Eric Clapton), Throat Music and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 5435)
Bing Crosby with The Paul Taylor Choristers3:00
9Small Fry
vocals:
Bing Crosby and Johnny Mercer
orchestra:
Victor Young Orchestra
conductor:
Victor Young (American composer, arranger, violinist & conductor)
performer:
Johnny Mercer
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
Small Fry
lyricist:
Frank Loesser
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael
Bing Crosby and Johnny Mercer with Victor Young’s Small Fryers & Andy Secrest3:06
10I’ve Got a Pocketful of Dreams
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1938-07-11)
vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1938-07-11)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1938-07-11)
conductor:
John Scott Trotter
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) and MCA Music Ltd. (in 1938)
recording of:
I’ve Got a Pocketful of Dreams (on 1938-07-11)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
James V. Monaco
publisher:
Santly Joy Select, Inc. (on 1938-05-07)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra2:40
11Mexicali Rose
vocals:
Bing Crosby
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
Mexicali Rose (on 1938-07-11)
lyricist:
Helen Stone
composer:
Jack Tenney (composer)
publisher:
W. A. Quincke & Co. (on 1923-03-10) and M.M. Cole Publishing Company (in 1935)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra2:50
12You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1938-10-04)
alto saxophone:
Joe Kearns (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-10-04)
clarinet:
Irving Fazola (on 1938-10-04)
double bass:
Bob Haggart (on 1938-10-04)
drums (drum set):
Ray Bauduc (on 1938-10-04)
guitar:
Nappy Lamare (on 1938-10-04)
piano:
Bob Zurke (on 1938-10-04)
reeds:
Matty Matlock (on 1938-10-04) and Eddie Miller (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-10-04)
tenor saxophone:
Gil Rodin (on 1938-10-04)
trombone:
Ward Silloway (US jazz trombonist) (on 1938-10-04) and Warren Smith (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-10-04)
trumpet:
Sterling Bose (on 1938-10-04), Billy Butterfield (on 1938-10-04) and Rubin "Zeke" Zarchy (on 1938-10-04)
vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1938-10-04)
conductor:
Bob Crosby (on 1938-10-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby (on 1938-10-04)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist)
Bing Crosby with Bob Crosby & His Orchestra42:58
13Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (and Dream Your Troubles Away) (blow‐up)
recording of:
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
lyricist:
Ted Koehler (in 1931) and Billy Moll (in 1931)
composer:
Harry Barris (in 1931)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Ltd., Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. and Ted Koehler Music Co.
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra2:58
14Somebody Loves Me
recording of:
Somebody Loves Me
lyricist:
Buddy DeSylva and Ballard MacDonald
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1924)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin) and Stephen Ballentine Music Publishing Co.
part of:
Broadway Rhythm (film)
Bing Crosby with Victor Young & His Concert Orchestra2:48
15What’s New?
vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1939-06-30)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter's Orchestra (on 1939-06-30)
conductor:
John Scott Trotter (on 1939-06-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
What’s New? (on 1939-06-30)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
Bob Haggart
publisher:
Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra & Andy Secrest3:12
16Sierra Sue
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1940-03-22)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1940-03-22)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1940-03-22)
recording of:
Sierra Sue (on 1940-03-22)
lyricist and composer:
Joseph Buell Carey (songwriter)
publisher:
Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc.
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra3:02
17Trade Winds
recording of:
Trade Winds (1940s song)
writer:
Cliff Friend (US composer, lyricist & pianist) and Charles Tobias (Tin Pan Alley songwriter)
publisher:
Ched Music Corp. and Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Bing Crosby with Dick McIntire & His Harmony Hawaiians3:16
18Only Forever
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1940-07-03)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1940-07-03)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1940-07-03)
conductor:
John Scott Trotter
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) and MCA Music Ltd. (in 1940)
part of:
V Disc (by matrix number) (number: VP 1201 (2))
recording of:
Only Forever (on 1940-07-03)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
James V. Monaco
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp.
part of:
The 13th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra3:12
19New San Antonio Rose
alto saxophone:
Matty Matlock (on 1940-12-16) and Arthur Rando (on 1940-12-16)
clarinet:
Hank D'Amico (on 1940-12-16)
cornet:
Muggsy Spanier (on 1940-12-16)
double bass:
Bob Haggart (on 1940-12-16)
drums (drum set):
Ray Bauduc (on 1940-12-16)
guitar:
Nappy Lamare (on 1940-12-16)
piano:
Jess Stacy (on 1940-12-16)
tenor saxophone:
Eddie Miller (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-12-16) and Gil Rodin (on 1940-12-16)
trombone:
Elmer Smithers (on 1940-12-16)
trumpet:
Max Herman (on 1940-12-16) and Al King (Big Band-era trumpeter) (on 1940-12-16)
vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1940-12-16)
conductor:
Bob Crosby (on 1940-12-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
San Antonio Rose (on 1940-12-16)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Wills (Texan Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher) and Irving Berlin Inc. (on 1940-06-05)
Bing Crosby with Bob Crosby’s Bob Cats, Muggsy Spanier & Eddie Miller3:17
20Humpty Dumpty Heart
recording of:
Humpty Dumpty Heart
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen
Bing Crosby with Woody Herman & His Orchestra2:59
21Deep in the Heart of Texas
recording of:
Deep in the Heart of Texas
lyricist and composer:
June Hershey (in 1941) and Don Swander (in 1941)
Bing Crosby with Woody Herman & His Woodchoppers2:43
22Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
recording of:
Wait ’till the Sun Shines, Nellie
lyricist:
Andrew B. Sterling (American lyricist)
composer:
Harry Von Tilzer
Bing Crosby and Mary Martin with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra2:36
23When My Dreamboat Comes Home
recording of:
When My Dreamboat Comes Home
writer:
Dave Franklin (cartoon music composer) and Cliff Friend (US composer, lyricist & pianist)
Bing Crosby with Bob Crosby’s Bobcats, Yank Lawson, Floyd O'Brien, Matty Matlock & Eddie Miller2:27
24White Christmas
choir vocals:
Ken Darby Singers (on 1942-05-29)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1942-05-29)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1942-05-29)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1942-05-29)
part of:
Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 57)
recording of:
White Christmas (on 1942-05-29)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (from 1938 until 1940)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Irving Berlin Music Corp., Williamson Music Company and Irving Berlin Music Company (from 1940 to present)
sub-publisher:
Irving Berlin Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited (華納音樂版權香港有限公司 (1995–2019)), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
part of:
The 15th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 15)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra & The Ken Darby Singers53:00
25Easter Parade
recording of:
Easter Parade (from “Easter Parade”)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1933)
part of:
Easter Parade (full musical)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra2:51
▼ CD 3: (1942–1945)
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1Be Careful, It’s My Heart
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra
recording of:
Be Careful, It’s My Heart (on 1942-06-28)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin
publisher:
Irving Berlin Music Company and Irving Berlin Music Corp.
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra2:45
2Adeste fidelis (O Come, All Ye Faithful)
choir vocals:
Max Terr’s Mixed Chorus (on 1942-06-08)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1942-06-08)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1942-06-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1945)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1942-06-08)
recording of:
Adeste fideles (Bing Crosby arrangement) (on 1942-06-08)
lyricist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist) and Frederick Oakeley
composer:
John Francis Wade
arranger:
John Scott Trotter
medley of:
Adeste fideles (original latin version)
medley of:
O Come, All Ye Faithful (English version of Latin “Adeste fideles”)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra & Max Terr’s Mixed Chorus3.53:11
3Moonlight Becomes You
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1942-06-12)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1942-06-12)
vocals:
Bing Crosby (in 1942)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (in 1942, on 1942-06-12)
recording of:
Moonlight Becomes You (on 1942-06-12)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964) (in 1942)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen (in 1942)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Sony/ATV Harmony and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部
Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra, Eddie Ehlert & Edward Kuczborski33:13
4Sunday, Monday or Always
recording of:
Sunday, Monday or Always (on 1943-07-02)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964) (in 1943)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen (in 1943)
publisher:
Burke-Van Heusen, Inc.
Bing Crosby with The Ken Darby Singers2:35
5Mississippi Mud / I Left My Sugar Standing in the Rain
vocals:
Harry Barris (on 1943-07-04), Bing Crosby (on 1943-07-04) and Al Rinker (on 1943-07-04)
recorded at:
NBC Studios (Hollywood, 1938-1962) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1943-07-04)
medley including a recording of:
I Left My Sugar Standing in the Rain (on 1943-07-04)
lyricist:
Irving Kahal
composer:
Sammy Fain
The Rhythm Boys3:21
6Pistol Packin’ Mama
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1943-09-27)
vocals:
The Andrews Sisters (on 1943-09-27) and Bing Crosby (on 1943-09-27)
orchestra:
Vic Schoen and His Orchestra (on 1943-09-27)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
cover recording of:
Pistol Packin’ Mama (on 1943-09-27)
publisher:
Albert Poindexter (on 1942-02-16)
lyricist and composer:
Al Dexter
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen & His Orchestra3.53:03
7I’ll Be Home for Christmas
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1943-10-01)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1943-10-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1945)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1943-10-01)
recording of:
I’ll Be Home for Christmas (on 1943-10-01)
lyricist:
Kim Gannon
additional writer:
Buck Ram
composer:
Walter Kent
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Edward B. Marks Music Co. (founded originally as J. Stern & Co. in 1894, renamed in 1919), Gannon and Kent Music Co. and Piedmont Music Company
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra52:56
8San Fernando Valley
recording of:
San Fernando Valley
lyricist and composer:
Gordon Jenkins
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra3:15
9“Close the Door Joe, We’re Making a Disc!”
Bing Crosby0:13
10Swinging on a Star
background vocals:
Williams Brothers Quartet (vocal quartet comprised of Bob, Don, Dick and Andy Williams) (on 1944-02-07)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1944-02-07)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1944-02-07)
recorded at:
Decca Studios (Hollywood; fka Recordings, Inc. 1934–40, before Decca took it over) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1944-02-07)
recording of:
Swinging on a Star (on 1944-02-07)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964) (in 1944)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen (in 1944)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
part of:
The 17th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 17)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra & The Williams Brothers52:32
11I Love You
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1944-02-11)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1944-02-11)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1944-02-11)
cover recording of:
I Love You (Mexican Hayride musical) (on 1944-02-11)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1944)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music (UK), EMI Feist Catalog Inc. and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra2:38
12I’ll Be Seeing You (rehearsal glimpse)
recording of:
I’ll Be Seeing You
lyricist:
Irving Kahal (in 1938)
composer:
Sammy Fain (in 1938)
publisher:
Fain Music (ASCAP), New Irving Kahal Music and Williamson Music Company
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィック音楽出版 (until 2014-12-31), ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (until 2017-03-31), フジパシフィックミュージック (from 2015-01-01 to present) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra0:18
13I’ll Be Seeing You
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1944-02-17)
cover recording of:
I’ll Be Seeing You (on 1944-02-17)
lyricist:
Irving Kahal (in 1938)
composer:
Sammy Fain (in 1938)
publisher:
Fain Music (ASCAP), New Irving Kahal Music and Williamson Music Company
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィック音楽出版 (until 2014-12-31), ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (until 2017-03-31), フジパシフィックミュージック (from 2015-01-01 to present) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra2:51
14On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
background vocals:
Six Hits and a Miss
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra
recording of:
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe (The Harvey Girls, 1946 film) (on 1944-02-17)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist)
part of:
The 19th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 19)
part of:
The Harvey Girls (1946 film)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra, Robert Goodrich & Six Hits & a Miss3:12
15Song of the Fifth Marines
Bing Crosby with Jimmy Van Heusen1:48
16(There’ll Be a) Hot Time in the Town of Berlin (When the Yanks Go Marching In)
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1944-06-30)
vocals:
The Andrews Sisters (on 1944-06-30) and Bing Crosby (on 1944-06-30)
orchestra:
Vic Schoen and His Orchestra (on 1944-06-30)
recording of:
There'll Be a Hot Time in the Town of Berlin (on 1944-06-30)
writer:
Joe Bushkin and John DeVries
Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra & Charles LaVere2:55
17Don’t Fence Me In
recording of:
Don’t Fence Me In (on 1944-07-25)
lyricist:
Robert Fletcher (US poet) (in 1934) and Cole Porter (composer) (in 1934)
composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1934)
publisher:
Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!)
Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen & His Orchestra3:07
18(Yip Yip De Hootie) My Baby Said Yes
recording of:
My Baby Said Yes (Yip, Yip De Hootie)
writer:
Sid Robin (US lyricist & composer) and Teddy Walters
Bing Crosby with Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five2:55
19Mine
vocals:
Bing Crosby (in 1944, on 1944-07-31) and Judy Garland (in 1944, on 1944-07-31)
performer:
Judy Garland
recording of:
Mine (on 1944-07-31)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin
composer:
George Gershwin (composer)
publisher:
New World Music Corp. (in 1933)
part of:
Let 'em Eat Cake
Bing Crosby and Judy Garland with Orchestra Directed by Joseph J. Lilley42:47
20Ac‐cent‐tchu‐ate the Positive
cover recording of:
Ac‐cent‐tchu‐ate the Positive
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1944)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1944)
publisher:
Harwin Music Corporation, Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited (華納音樂版權香港有限公司 (1995–2019)), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
part of:
The 18th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra2:43
21The Road to Morocco
recording of:
Road to Morocco
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen
Bing Crosby and Bob Hope with Vic Schoen & His Orchestra2:37
22You Belong to My Heart (Now and Forever) (Solamente una vez)
recording of:
You Belong to My Heart (The Three Caballeros)
lyricist:
Ray Gilbert
composer:
Agustín Lara
publisher:
APRS (American Performing Rights Society, Inc.(BMI)) and Peer International Corporation (BMI)
translated version of:
Solamente una vez
Bing Crosby with Xavier Cugat & His Waldorf Astoria Orchestra2:28
23It’s Been a Long, Long Time
recording of:
It’s Been a Long, Long Time
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn
composer:
Jule Styne
publisher:
Chappell/Morris Ltd.
Bing Crosby with Les Paul Trio2:57
24Too‐Ra‐Loo‐Ra‐Loo‐Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby)
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1945-07-17)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1945-07-17)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (on 1945-07-17)
cover recording of:
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby)
lyricist and composer:
James Royce Shannon
publisher:
Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!)
Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra3:20
25I Can’t Begin to Tell You
engineered in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1945-08-07)
piano:
Carmen Cavallaro (on 1945-08-07)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1945-08-07)
vocals:
Bing Crosby (in 1945)
orchestra:
Carmen Cavallaro's Orchestra
conductor:
Carmen Cavallaro (in 1945)
performer:
Carmen Cavallaro and His Orchestra
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
recording of:
I Can’t Begin to Tell You (on 1945-08-07)
lyricist:
Mack Gordon
composer:
James V. Monaco
publisher:
WC Music Corp.
part of:
The 19th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Bing Crosby with Carmen Cavallaro32:55
26Day by Day
recording of:
Day by Day
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn
composer:
Axel Stordahl and Paul Weston
publisher:
Barton Music Corp. and Hanover Music Corp.
Bing Crosby with Mel Tormé and His Mel‐Tones2:56
27MacNamara’s Band
recording of:
McNamara’s Band (1945 song)
lyricist:
John J Stamford (songwriter) and The Jesters (Irish group from the '40s) (in 1945)
composer:
Shamus O'Connor (songwriter)
revision of:
MacNamara’s Band
Bing Crosby with Bob Haggart & His Orchestra & The Jesters2:43
28South America, Take It Away
vocals:
The Andrews Sisters
recording of:
South America, Take It Away (on 1946-05-11)
lyricist and composer:
Harold Rome
Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen & His Orchestra3:07
▶ CD 4: (1946–1957; 1945)

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