1953 - 1954 Season with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra. Produced by Bill Morrow and Murdo MacKenzie

The audience share is 6.0 for the season which earns the show seventh place in the Nielsen ratings. The game show People Are Funny takes top position with a rating of 8.4 and it is clear that the public has deserted radio for television.

No. 40 27th September 1953 (a)

Transcribed in Hollywood (15th September 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Gary Crosby.

Opening Theme (a) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Down By The Riverside (b)

*Vaya Con Dios (c)

Gambler’s Guitar Gary Crosby

*What A Little Moonlight Can Do (d) with Gary Crosby

Discussion (a) Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Embrasse-Moi Bien (e)

Dancing In The Dark (Schwartz) (a) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*The Magic Window (f)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Radical changes are apparent in the opening show of Bing’s last major radio series. The mid-week slot that he had enjoyed for some eighteen years has been moved to Sundays. The commercials have been dropped in favour of quasi-political discussions between Bing and Ken Carpenter which apart from being somewhat puerile, are rather out of character. Bing seems a little ‘tongue in cheek’ about the whole thing and it is hard to believe that anyone could have taken this hogwash, seriously. (A note has been made, merely to signify the position that these discussions’ occupied in the programmes - the so-called ‘themes’ are hardly worth further reference.)

Jud Conlon’s Rhythmaires have vanished without explanation and a regular spot is established for the Orchestra which Bing explains thus, “....I thought it would be a good idea if, from time to time, on this programme, John played a number which would serve to exhibit the virtuosity of his musicians and also to demonstrate the wide scope of John’s ability as an arranger and conductor”.

Many might regard the most startling innovation to be the axing of Bing Crosby’s familiar signature tune which is replaced by an orchestral piece, described by Bing in this first programme as, “...a yet untitled melody, by Victor Young” and indeed, the title remains a mystery for the remainder of the series.

(b) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

A unique solo rendition of his hit duet with son, Gary.

Commercial Recording 4.11.53

(d) This is the version of the song that was mastered for commercial release.

Commercial Recording 4.11.53 (note discrepancy in dates)

(e) This is the version of the song (with English lyrics) which was mastered for commercial release.

Commercial Recordings 16.5.53 (Separate versions in English and French)

(f) Commercial Recording 12.3.53

“Sunday is now Bingsday on CBS Radio and no matter where you move him, the loyal will find him. His voice and personality have the magic of the Pied Piper and even without his long-time ‘themer’ (“Blue of the Night’) he’ll be fished out of the receiver. To many, the crooner may have given the impression that he’s easing off and letting another generation carry on but that’s his style. If it doesn’t fit snugly into his range, he’s let it alone. From the swingy ‘Down By The Riverside’ down through ballad, whimsy and romance, he lilted his larynx in approved Crosby style which is still good enough to warm ears and excite the senses. In the guest slot was son, Gary who sounds and acts like out of the same pod as pere Crosby. In duet their voices were so well matched, they couldn’t be told apart. The youngster also had a good sense of timing and should carry the name long after El Bingo has retired to Fort Knox. The comedy was on the short side, the usual sharp wit of Bill Morrow being held to a minimum. The patter that passed between Bing and Ken Carpenter and the humorous lead-ins provided the only light touches. John Scott’s filigreeing orchestration shone brightly in ‘Dancing in the Dark’ and co-production of Morrow and Murdo MacKenzie was grooved to the Crosby lining. General Electric preferred to have cross talk about people, rather than "move merchandise". For an encore the singing Crosby’s appear again next week”

(“Variety” 30th September 1953)

Bing Crosby returned to the air this week in good voice and a gay old mood. There was a time a few years ago when Crosby was developing an unfortunate habit of slurring his ballads, as in “Golden Earrings.” But there was no trace of that this week. His “Vaya Con Dios,” while somewhat slower than the Les Paul-Mary Ford version, was as clear as his best record hits. His guest this week—and again next week was his son, Gary, who seems to sound more like Crosby every time he’s heard. He gave out with a snappy “Gambler’s Guitar,” and then joined his dad in a cute duet. John Scott Trotter’s ork got its turn with a plush “Dancing in the Dark.” In a season in which Crosby is due to bow on TV on a somewhat regular basis, it’s worth noting that his current radio show is strictly a radio show, consisting of songs and pleasant chatter. While his zillions of fans would no doubt flock to see him do no more than that, it is nevertheless to be hoped that Bing will pay some attention to develop a really televisable format.

(Gene Plotnik, Billboard, October 10, 1953)

No. 41 4th October 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (15th September 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Gary Crosby.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Keep It Gay (a)

*Violets And Violins (b)

*Tenderfoot (c)

Hey, Joe! Gary Crosby

*Down By The Riverside (d) with Gary Crosby

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Mademoiselle De Paris (e)

Song Of India (Rimsky Korsakov) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*No Other Love (f)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Bing Crosby Archive digital release “Shall We Dance?” January, 2011

Although he never recorded this item and it was only a minor hit for Perry Como, Bing, obviously liked the song, written by Rodgers & Hammerstein, for “Me And Juliet”, using it several times in the GE series and also his later radio programmes with Buddy Cole.

(b) Bing points out that this is the English version (lyrics by Jack Lawrence) of the song, “Mon Coeur Est Un Violon” which had been used previously in the series. It was revived, in 1960, as, “Love Is Like A Violin” with words by Jimmy Kennedy.

Commercial Recording 12.3.53.

Commercial Recording 10.2.53

(d) This is the version of the song which was mastered for commercial release.

Commercial Recording 4.11.53. Note discrepancy in dates.

(e) The version of the song with English lyrics is used.

Commercial Recordings 16.5.53 (Separate versions in English and French)

(f) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

Have You Noticed?

Bing Crosby has retired his famous theme song, “Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day,” on his program.

“I got pretty tired of the blue of the night meeting the gold of the day and I figured everyone else had, too,” the Old Groaner explains.

The new theme has neither title nor lyrics and is known simply as “Bing’s Theme.”

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4th October, 1953)

No. 42 11th October 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (20th September 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Rosemary Clooney.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*C.O.D.

*I Love Paris (a)

Lonely Am I Rosemary Clooney

*That’s Amore (That’s Love) (b) with Rosemary Clooney

Medley: (b)

Carry Me Back To Old Virginny Rosemary Clooney

*The Lost Chord

*Little Brown Jug with Rosemary Clooney

*Sweet Genevieve with Rosemary Clooney

{All with Buddy Cole - Organ}

Ebb Tide (Sigman/Maxwell) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*It’s Easy To Remember (c)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Bing Crosby Archive digital release “With All My Heart” January, 2011

Bing Crosby Enterprises CD "Le Bing: Song Hits Of Paris"

Commercial Recording 31.12.53

This is the version of the song that was mastered for commercial release

(b) Collectors’ Choice CCM21622 "Bing & Rosie - The Crosby-Clooney Radio Sessions"

No. 43 18th October 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (20th September 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Rosemary Clooney.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*They All Laughed (a)

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*P.S. I Love You (b) with Ziggy Elman (Trumpet)

You’re In Kentucky, Sure As You’re Born Rosemary Clooney

*Allez-Vous-En (Go Away) (c)

*Shine On Harvest Moon (d) with Rosemary Clooney

*Buckle Down Winsocki (e) with Rosemary Clooney

*Indian Summer (g) with Rosemary Clooney

Tropicana (de Paul) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*The Song From “Moulin Rouge” (g)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 12.6.56

(b) HRB Music BCP1001 - “Bing Crosby And Friends”

Japanese MCA9301 - “Bing Crosby Radio Show”

United Artists UAK30115 - “The Golden Age Of American Radio Starring Bing Crosby”

Precision Records & Tapes NCP707 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years, Volume 2”

GNP Crescendo GNPD9051(CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years” (Recording date shewn on these last two issues as 4.10.53)

Double Play GRF016 (CD) - “Everything I Have Is Yours”

Echo Jazz EJCD12 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - Big Band Days”

Intertape CD500.027 (CD) - “Bing Crosby”

Bing Crosby Archive digital release “With All My Heart” January, 2011

Bing Crosby Enterprises CD - "Bing Crosby Sings The Johnny Mercer Songbook"

Sounds of Yesteryear CD DSOY2151 - "Bing Crosby - Immersed in Mr. Mercer's Verse"

Commercial Recording 23.6.60

(d) Readers Digest RD4-138-7 - “Bing Sings Again”

Collectors’ Choice CCM21622 “Bing & Rosie - The Crosby-Clooney Radio Sessions”

Commercial Recording Dec 1960

(e) Collectors’ Choice CCM21622 “Bing & Rosie - The Crosby-Clooney Radio Sessions”

(f) Commercial Recording 7.2.51

(g) Bing Crosby Enterprises CD "Le Bing: Song Hits Of Paris"

GNP Crescendo GNPD9051(CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years”

Precision Records & Tapes NCP704 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years, Volume 1”

Collectors’ Choice CCM21622 “Bing & Rosie - The Crosby-Clooney Radio Sessions”

Recording date shewn on above two issues as 22.11.53!

Echo Jazz EJCD12 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - Big Band Days”

United Artists UAK30115 - “The Golden Age Of American Radio Starring Bing Crosby”

No. 44 25th October 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (18th October 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Jane Morgan.

Opening Theme (a) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Row, Row, Row (b)

*My Love, My Love (c)

*Valencia

April In Portugal Jane Morgan

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*C’Est Si Bon (d) with Jane Morgan

The Donkey Serenade (Friml/Stothart) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Everybody Loves My Baby (e) with Dixieland Ensemble

*Vaya Con Dios (f)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) There is more by-play between Bing and Ken Carpenter, during the introduction to “Valencia”, regarding the curious change of signature tune:

B.C. “.....beautiful Valencia, where the blue of the Mediterranean meets the gold of the oranges”

K.C .”Say, that reminds me, whatever became of your old theme song?”

B.C. “Well, Kenneth, we’re giving it a bit of a breather or, as they say around ‘The Downs’,

we’re putting it out to grass”

(This is the last reference to this matter during the series and we are no closer to discovering the title of the replacement piece)

(b) Commercial Recording 8.6.51

This is the version of the song that was mastered for commercial release

(d) Bing Crosby Enterprises CD "Le Bing: Song Hits Of Paris"

Commercial Recording 15.10.61

(e) Koala K014207 - “You Keep Coming Back Like A Song” (This issue has been placed here, for no other reason than a very distinctive pattern of closing applause)

Precision Records & Tapes NCP704 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years –

Volume 1” (Transcription) date shewn as 8.11.53

GNP/Crescendo GNPD9052 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years”

BCE 6 (CD) “Bing in Dixieland”

The personnel of the “Ensemble” are not named but might include some or all of those mentioned for Programme No. 25 Note (b)

(f) Precision Records & Tapes NCP707 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years - Volume 2” (Date

shewn as 24.9.53)

Koala AW 14129 - “Swing With Bing” Shewn as, “Vuja Con Dios”

GNP/Crescendo GNPD9052 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years”

Commercial Recording 31.12.53

No. 45 1st November 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (4th October 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Gary Crosby.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Keep it Gay

*It’s Easy To Remember (a)

Comedy Dialogue Bing Crosby & Gary Crosby

Hey, Joe! Gary Crosby

*What A Little Moonlight Can Do (b) with Gary Crosby

*Granada (c)

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Oh! How I Laugh When I Think How I Cried About You

(d) with Dixieland Ensemble

Temptation (Brown) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*I Love Paris (e)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recordings 21.2.35; 3.5.54 and 25.6.76 (See Index 4)

(b) Commercial Recording 4.11.53

This is the version of the song that was mastered for commercial release

(d) BCE 6 (CD) “Bing in Dixieland”

(e) Commercial Recording 31.12.53 (See also Programme No. 42 Note (b)

No. 46 8th November 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (4th October 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Gary Crosby.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*They All Laughed (a)

*Mon Coeur Est Un Violon (b)

Gambler’s Guitar Gary Crosby (Perry Botkin - Guitar)

*Down By The Riverside (c) with Gary Crosby

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Everybody Loves My Baby with Dixieland Ensemble

Ebb Tide (Sigman/Maxwell) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Walk Me By The River (d) with Buddy Cole (Organ)

*No Other Love (e)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 12.6.56

(b) Commercial Recording 16.5.53

This is the version of the song that was mastered for commercial release

(d) Commercial Recording 10.2.53

(e) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

No. 47 15th November 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (8th November 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Peggy Lee.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Pa-Paya Mama (a)

*La Seine (b)

I’ve Got A Crush On You Peggy Lee

*’S Wonderful (e) with Peggy Lee

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

Medley:

*Collegiate with Peggy Lee

*Ain’t We Got Fun with Peggy Lee

*Betty Co-Ed with Peggy Lee

*The Varsity Drag with Peggy Lee

The March From The Love Of

Three Oranges (Prokofiev) (c) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Vaya Con Dios (d)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Limited Edition Club JGB1005 – “Slightly Latin”

(The above-mentioned issue has been allocated to the first hearing of this item although this is identical to the version heard on Programme No. 49)

(b) Commercial Recording 16.5.53

(d) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

(e) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

No. 48 22nd November 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood. Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Rosemary Clooney.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Y’All Come (a)

*Oh!

It’s A Most Unusual Day Rosemary Clooney

*Something To Remember You By (b) with Rosemary Clooney

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*That’s Amore (That’s Love) with Rosemary Clooney

*Think

*Granada (c)

Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers (Jessel) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Changing Partners (d) with Marie Green

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 14.11.53

This is the version of the song which was mastered for commercial release.

(b) Collectors’ Choice CCM21622 “Bing & Rosie - The Crosby-Clooney Radio Sessions”

Commercial Recording 22.2.75

(d) Bing Crosby Archive digital release “Shall We Dance?”January, 2011

Commercial Recording 14.11.53

As Bing worked without a supporting vocal group for virtually all of this last season for GE, the origins of “Miss Marie Green” who, on this occasion, provides the soprano obbligato, are not known.

No. 49 29th November 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (8th November 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Peggy Lee.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Pa-Paya Mama

*Valencia

You And The Night And The Music Peggy Lee

Invitation (Kaper) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

What Is This Thing Called Love? Peggy Lee

*Exactly Like You (a) with Peggy Lee

*You Are Too Beautiful (b)

*I Got Rhythm (c) with Peggy Lee & Dixieland Ensemble

*They Can’t Take That Away From Me (d) with Peggy Lee

*P.S. I Love You

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 19.2.57

(b) Commercial Recording 1.12.53

(d) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 12.11.47

No. 50 6th December 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (15th November 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Rosemary Clooney.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Gypsy In My Soul (a)

*Allez-Vous-En (Go Away) (b)

Happy Christmas, Little Friend Rosemary Clooney

*You’re Just In Love (c) with Rosemary Clooney

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

Medley:

*These Foolish Things (d) with Rosemary Clooney

*We Just Couldn’t Say “Goodbye” with Rosemary Clooney

*You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To with Rosemary Clooney

Temptation (Brown) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*My Love, My Love (e)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Bing Crosby Archive digital release “Shall We Dance?” January, 2011

The rendition is identical to a version which appears on Broadway BR111 - “Crosbyana” but on this issue, during prolonged applause, Bing can be heard saying, “Thank you”. No such response is apparent on any of the three versions used on General Electric.

(b) Commercial Recording 23.6.60

Collectors’ Choice CCM21622 “Bing & Rosie - The Crosby-Clooney Radio Sessions”

(d) Commercial Recording 15.12.44

(e) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 31.12.53

No. 51 13th December 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (15th November 1953). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Ella Fitzgerald.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Row, Row, Row (a)

*Think

Moanin’ Low Ella Fitzgerald

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Silver Bells (b) with Ella Fitzgerald

*White Christmas (c) with Ella Fitzgerald

Theme From ‘Limelight’ (Chaplin) (d) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*The Song From “Moulin Rouge”

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 8.6.51

(b) Shout! CD DK 31517 “Swingin’ With Bing”

Collectors’ Choice CD CCM2161 “The Crosby Christmas Sessions”

Commercial Recording 8.9.50

Parrot PARCD 002 - “My Happiness”

Shout! CD DK 31517 “Swingin’ With Bing”

Commercial Recordings 29.5.42, 19.3.47, 10.4.54 & 24.12.55

(d) Also known as “Terry’s Theme” and/or “Eternally”

Ella Fitzgerald, who is recognized as one of the outstanding song stylists in the popular music and recording world will be Bing Crosby’s special guest tonight at 7:00 o’clock on CBS Radio’s “Bing Crosby Show” over KWKH. Der Bingle and Ella will reminisce about the old days of song and radio, and match their reminiscences with today’s hit songs. It was twenty years ago when Ella, an awkward-looking adolescent, won an amateur contest and attracted the attention of her discoverer, the late Chick Webb.

(The Shreveport Times, 13th December, 1953)

No. 52 20th December 1953 (a)

Transcribed in Hollywood. Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Jud Conlon’s Rhythmaires.

*Adeste Fideles (b) with Rhythmaires

*Sleigh Ride (c) with Rhythmaires

*The Christmas Song (d)

*Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (e) with Rhythmaires

*Jingle Bells (f) with Rhythmaires

Medley:

*Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly (g) with Rhythmaires

*Away In A Manger (g) with Rhythmaires

*O Little Town Of Bethlehem (h)

*The First Nowell (g) with Rhythmaires

The Toy Trumpet (Scott) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*White Christmas (i) with Rhythmaires

*Silent Night (j) with Rhythmaires

Silent Night Closing Theme - Rhythmaires

Notes:

(a) An isolated appearance by Rhythmaires led to some misgivings regarding the origins of this programme which proved to be, unfounded. In fact, the songs with The Rhythmaires were all recorded on November 30, 1952 and inserted into this programme.

(b) Sung in Latin and then, in English, accompanied by the studio audience.

Collectors’ Choice CD CCM2161 “The Crosby Christmas Sessions”

Commercial Recordings 1934, 12.11.35 & 8.6.42

(d) Commercial Recording 19.3.47

This track was augmented with accompaniment by The London Symphony Orchestra and included in the album "Bing at Christmas" Decca 083768

This track was augmented with singing by The Tenors and accompaniment by The London Symphony Orchestra and included in the album "Bing at Christmas" Decca 083768

(e) Commercial Recording 22.6.50

(f) Commercial Recording 27.9.43

(g) Collectors’ Choice CD CCM2161 “The Crosby Christmas Sessions”

Commercial Recordings 31.5.49 & 24.12.55

(h) Collectors’ Choice CD CCM2161 “The Crosby Christmas Sessions”

Commercial Recording 24.12.55

(i) Collectors’ Choice CD CCM2161 “The Crosby Christmas Sessions”

Commercial Recordings 29.5.42, 19.3.47, 10.4.54 & 24.12.55

(j) Collectors’ Choice CD CCM2161 “The Crosby Christmas Sessions”

Commercial Recordings 21.2.35, 13.11.35, 8.6.42, 19.3.47, 3.5.54 & 24.12.55

No. 53 27th December 1953

Transcribed in Hollywood (22nd November 1953) Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Ella Fitzgerald.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Love Is Just Around The Corner (a)

*It’s All Right With Me (b)

Someone To Watch Over Me Ella Fitzgerald

Looking For A Boy Ella Fitzgerald

*Istanbul (Not Constantinople) (c) with Ella Fitzgerald

Night And Day (Porter) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*You Are Too Beautiful (d)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recordings 9.11.34 & 3.5.54

(b) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 2.12.78 (Release date)

Shout! CD DK 31517 “Swingin’ With Bing”

(d) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 1.12.53

So great was the response to Ella Fitzgerald’s last visit with Bing Crosby that the “First Lady of the Blues” is coming back again as a guest on the “Bing Crosby Show” on WBT at 8 o’clock.

(The Charlotte Observer, 27th December, 1953)

No. 54 3rd January 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood. Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Connie Russell.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Gypsy In My Soul

*Granada (a)

My Kinda Love Connie Russell

*That’s Amore (That’s Love) (e) with Connie Russell

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You (b)

The Beer Barrel Polka (Vejvoda) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Secret Love (c)

*Vaya Con Dios (d)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 5.2.51

(b) Superbudget RIS J 3612 - “Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby”

(The above-mentioned issue has been allocated to the first hearing of this item although this is identical to the versions heard on Programmes Nos.56 & 58).

Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 31.12.53

(d) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

(e) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

No. 55 10th January 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood. Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Gary Crosby.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Great Day (a)

*Stranger In Paradise (b)

Ricochet Gary Crosby

*Down By The Riverside (c) with Gary Crosby

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Think

Begin The Beguine (Porter) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*The Song From “Moulin Rouge”

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) HRB Music BCP1001 - “Bing Crosby And Friends”

Japanese MCA9301 - “Bing Crosby Radio Show”

Precision Records & Tapes NCP710 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years - Volume 3”

GNP Crescendo GNPD-9052 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years”

Intertape CD500.027 (CD) - “Bing Crosby”

Double Play GRF016 (CD) - “Everything I Have Is Yours”

Commercial Recording 24.2.75

(b) Precision Records & Tapes Ltd NCP704 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years, Volume 1”

(Transcription) date shewn as 3.1.54.

Koala AW14129 - “Swing With Bing”

GNP/Crescendo GNPD9051 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years”. (Date shewn as 3.1.54)

Commercial Recording 31.12.53

No. 56 17th January 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (3rd January 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Helen O’Connell.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart (a)

*It’s All Right With Me (b)

Ebb Tide Helen O’Connell

*Sometimes I’m Happy (c) with Helen O’Connell

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You

Stranger In Paradise (Wright/Forrest) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Oh!

*Secret Love (d)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Bing Crosby Archive digital release “Shall We Dance?”January, 2011

(b) Commercial Recording 2.12.78 (Re-mastering date)

(d) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

Song stylist Helen O’Connell will share song merriment with The Groaner on the Bing Crosby Show. Miss O’Connell, who recently stepped out of retirement back into the world of music as a popular favorite, will swap songs, anecdotes and a duet or two with Crosby.

(The Richmond Times-Dispatch, 17th January, 1954)

No. 57 24th January 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (3rd January 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Gary Crosby.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Hallelujah! (a)

*You Are Too Beautiful (b)

Woman (Uh-Huh) Gary Crosby (Bobby Guy - Trumpet)

*Call Of The South (c) with Gary Crosby

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Oh! How I Laugh When I Think How I Cried About You

Song Of India (Rimsky Korsakov) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Stranger In Paradise (d)

*No Other Love (e)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) CD: Some Fine Old Chestnuts (60th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

(b) Commercial Recording 1.12.53

Matlock (Clarinet); Ted Vesley (Trombone); Phil Stevens (Bass); Dave Harris (Saxophone);

Nick Fatool (Drums); Perry Botkin (Guitar) and Mel Henke (Piano).

(This is the version of the song that was mastered for commercial release.)

Commercial Recording 31.12.53

(d) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

(e) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

No. 58 31st January 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (Transcribed 3rd January 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Connie Russell.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Gypsy In My Soul

*Allez-Vous-En (Go Away) (a)

You’ve Changed Connie Russell

*Istanbul (Not Constantinople) with Connie Russell & Ziggy Elman (Trumpet)

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You

Braziliera (Masters) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Keep It Gay

*It’s Easy To Remember (b)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 23.6.60

(b) See Index 4

Commercial Recordings 21.2.35 & 3.5.54

No. 59 7th February 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (Transcribed 3rd January 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Helen O’Connell.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Love Is Just Around The Corner (a)

*Secret Love (b)

In The Still Of The Night Helen O’Connell

*The Surrey With The Fringe On Top (c) with Helen O’Connell

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Granada (d)

March Of The Siamese Children (Rodgers) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*The Song From “Moulin Rouge”

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recordings 9.11.34 & 3.5.54

(b) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

Japanese MCA9301 - “Bing Crosby Radio Show”

Precision Records & Tapes NCP711 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years - Volume 4”

(Transcription) date shewn as 24.1.54

GNP Crescendo GNPD-9051 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years”

Hallmark 303372 (CD) - “Bing Crosby & Friends - The Radio Years”

Riff CDPRGA 50290 (CD) – “Bing And His Gal Pals”

Date shewn as 24.1.54

(d) Commercial Recording 5.2.51

No. 60 14th February 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (27th January 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Ella Fitzgerald.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Everybody Loves My Baby

*My Love, My Love (a)

Taking A Chance On Love Ella Fitzgerald

*That’s A-Plenty (b) with Ella Fitzgerald

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Violets And Violins (c)

Dancing In The Dark (Schwartz) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*No Other Love (d)

*Embrasse-Moi Bien (e)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

(b) Parrot PARCD002 (CD) - “My Happiness”

Shout! CD DK 31516 “Swingin’ With Bing”

Commercial Recording 17.11.52 (Mastering date)

(d) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

(e) The version of the song with English lyrics is used

Commercial Recording 16.5.53 (Separate versions in English and French)

No. 61 21st February 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (17th February 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With the Four Aces.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*The Jones Boy (a)

*Changing Partners (b)

So Long The Four Aces

*(The Gang That Sang) “Heart Of My Heart” (c) with The Four Aces

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*That’s What A Rainy Day Is For (d)

Begin The Beguine (Porter) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*You Go To My Head (e)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Koala AW 14129 - “Swing With Bing”

Precision Records & Tapes NCP707 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years - Volume 2”

(Transcription) date shewn as 17.2.54)

Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

GNP/Crescendo GNPD9052 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years” (Shewn as ‘The Jones Boys’)

(b) Bing Crosby Archive digital release “Shall We Dance?”January, 2011

Precision Records & Tapes NCP704 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years - Volume 1” (Transcription) date shewn as 24.2.53

Koala AW14129 - “Swing With Bing”

GNP/Crescendo GNPD9052 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years”

Commercial Recording 14.11.53

(d) Koala K014207 - “You Keep Coming Back Like A Song”

Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

(e) United Artists UAK30115 - “The Golden Age Of American Radio Starring Bing Crosby”

HRB Music BCP1001 - “Bing Crosby And Friends”

Japanese MCA9301 - “Bing Crosby Radio Show”

Double Play GRF016 (CD) - “Everything I Have Is Yours”

Intertape CD500.027 (CD) - “Bing Crosby”

Precision Records & Tapes NCP704 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years - Volume 1”

(Transcription) date shewn as 13.5.53

GNP/Crescendo GNPD9051 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years”

(Date shewn as 13.5.53)

(In spite of the dates offered, the last two issues are among others, listed above, which retain a fragment of original dialogue from this particular programme)

No. 62 28th February 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (17th February 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With the Four Aces.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Singin’ In The Rain (a)

*Young At Heart (b)

Organ Grinder’s Swing The Four Aces

*Tell Me Why (c) with The Four Aces

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Changing Partners (d)

Triumphal March from ‘Peter And The Wolf’ (Prokofiev) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Answer Me (Mutterlein) (e)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Precision Records & Tapes NCP704 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years - Volume 1”

(Transcription) date shewn as 17.2.54

Koala AW14129 - “Swing With Bing”

GNP/Crescendo GNPD9052 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years” (Date shewn as 17.2.54)

Commercial Recording 30.4.62

(b) Collectors’ Choice CD CCM21592 “Bing Sings The Sinatra Songbook”

Commercial Recording 29.1.54

Japanese MCA9301 - “Bing Crosby Radio Show”

United Artists UAK30115 - “The Golden Age Of American Radio Starring Bing Crosby”

Readers Digest RD4-138-7 - “Bing Sings Again”

Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

(d) Commercial Recording 14.11.53

(e) Koala K014207 - “You Keep Coming Back Like A Song”

Precision Records & Tapes NCP704 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years - Volume 1”

(Transcription) date shewn as 24.2.54

GNP/Crescendo GNPD9052 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years” (Date shewn as 24.2.54)

No. 63 7th March 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (28th February 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Jana Mason.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*(Oh! Baby Mine) I Get So Lonely (a)

*But Beautiful (b)

Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man Jana Mason

*I Still Suits Me (c) with Jana Mason

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*That’s What A Rainy Day Is For

Deep In My Heart, Dear (Romberg) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Secret Love (d)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 29.1.54

(b) Commercial Recording 13.11.47

Commercial Recording 17.3.47

(d) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

No. 64 14th March 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (28th February 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Peggy King.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Somebody Bad Stole De Wedding Bell (a)

*Young At Heart (b)

Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody Peggy King

*That’s Amore (That’s Love) with Peggy King

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*(Oh! Baby Mine) I Get So Lonely (c)

The Beer Barrel Polka (Vejvoda) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*I Can’t Believe That You’re In Love With Me (d)

*Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (e)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Limited Edition Club JGB1005 – “Slightly Latin”

(The above-mentioned issue has been allocated to the first hearing of this item although this is identical to the version heard on Programme No. 69)

Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

(b) HRB Music BCP1001 - “Bing Crosby And Friends”

Japanese MCA9301 - “Bing Crosby Radio Show”

United Artists UAK30115 - “The Golden Age Of American Radio Starring Bing Crosby”

Precision Records & Tapes NCP704 - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years - Volume 1”

(Transcription) date shewn as 10.3.54

GNP/Crescendo GNPD9051 (CD) - “Bing Crosby - The Radio Years”

(Date shewn as 10.3.53)

Riff CDPRGA 50290 (CD) – “Bing And His Gal Pals”

Collectors’ Choice CD CCM21592 “Bing Sings The Sinatra Songbook”

Commercial Recording 29.1.54

(d) CD: Some Fine Old Chestnuts (60th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Commercial Recording 7.8.45

(e) Commercial Recording 7.7.44 & 17.7.45

No. 65 21st March 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (14th March 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Frank Sinatra.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*The Jones Boy

*Granada (a)

Young At Heart Frank Sinatra

Medley: (b)

*Among My Souvenirs (c) with Frank Sinatra

*September Song (d) with Frank Sinatra

*As Time Goes By (e) with Frank Sinatra

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*Wanted (f)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Superbudget RIS J 3612 - “Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby”

Commercial Recording 5.2.51

(b) Superbudget RIS J 3612 - “Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby”

Voice VCD1101 - “Frank Sinatra - The Live Duets 1943 - 1957”

Collectors’ Choice CD “Bing Sings The Sinatra Songbook”

Commercial Recording 22.8.46
(d) Collectors’ Choice CD “Bing Sings The Sinatra Songbook”

Commercial Recording 29.12.43 & 12.9.77

(e) Collectors’ Choice CD “Bing Sings The Sinatra Songbook”

Commercial Recording 20.7.76

(f) Superbudget RIS J 3612 - “Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby” (Shewn as “I Wanted”)

On March 14, Bing recorded two General Electric shows with Frank Sinatra which aired on March 21 and 28. The shows featured Sinatra’s nomination as “Best Supporting Actor” in From Here to Eternity and possibly alternative scripts were used for the show to be broadcast after the Awards ceremony depending on whether Frank was to win or lose (he won!). If not, extra dialogue must have been recorded after the Awards ceremony took place.

Frank Sinatra will visit Bing Crosby at 7 p.m. over KRLD to trade sharps, flats, quips and anecdotes. It is the first time the famous baritones have broadcast together since “command performance” programs during World War II.

(Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21st March, 1954)

No. 66 28th March 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (14th March 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Frank Sinatra.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*(Oh! Baby Mine) I Get So Lonely (a)

*Imagination (b)

Take A Chance Frank Sinatra

Medley:

Till We Meet Again Frank Sinatra

*Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland (c)

*There’s A Long, Long Trail (d) with Frank Sinatra

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

Andalucia (Lecuona) (e) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*If You Love Me (I Won't Care) (f)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 29.1.54

(b) Superbudget RIS J 3612 - “Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby”

Collectors’ Choice CD CCM21592 “Bing Sings The Sinatra Songbook”

Commercial Recording 24.12.47

Commercial Recording 26.2.79 (Release date)

(d) Superbudget RIS J 3612 - “Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby”

(e) Also known as, “The Breeze And I”

(f) Commercial Recording 30.4.54

No. 67 4th April 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (21st March 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Gary Crosby and Lindsay Crosby.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Rosalie (a)

Somebody Bad Stole De Wedding Bell Gary Crosby

Medley: (b)

*Let’s Harmonise (c) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*You Tell Me Your Dream with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*That’s Where My Money Goes with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Oh! Tell Me Why (d) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Mary Jane with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Let’s Harmonise (Reprise) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

From The Land Of The Sky Blue Water (Cadman) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Answer Me (Mutterlein) (e)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 3.12.47

(b) In this, the first of four such medleys, used in the closing programmes of the series, involving Bing and his two sons, it is announced that the vocal trio is supported by an instrumental quartet consisting of Perry Botkin (Ukulele/Guitar); Buddy Cole (Piano); Phil Stevens (Bass) and Nick Fatool (Drums).

(d) Commercial Recording 28.4.54

(e) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

No. 68 11th April 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (21st March 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Gary Crosby and Lindsay Crosby.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Singin’ In The Rain (a)

A Dime And A Dollar Lindsay Crosby with Chorus

Medley:

*Let’s Harmonise (b) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Doodle Doo Doo with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Down In Jungle Town with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Tonight, You Belong To Me with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Let’s Harmonise (Reprise) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

Laura (Raksin) John Scott Trotter Orchestra (Buddy Cole - Piano)

*If You Love Me (I Won't Care) (c)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 30.4.62

(b) Commercial Recording 1.6.55

No. 69 18th April 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (Transcribed 28th March 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Rosemary Clooney.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Somebody Bad Stole De Wedding Bell

*Wanted

Bad News Rosemary Clooney

*Easter Parade (a) with Rosemary Clooney

*A Cock-Eyed Optimist

*Dear Hearts And Gentle People (b)

Baubles, Bangles And Beads (Wright/Forrest) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Vaya Con Dios (c)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Collectors’ Choice CCM21622 “Bing & Rosie - The Crosby-Clooney Radio Sessions”

Commercial Recording 1.6.42

(b) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 26.10.49

No. 70 25th April 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (28th March 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Toni Arden.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*A Dime And A Dollar (a)

*Tobermory Bay (b)

In Paris And In Love Toni Arden

*There’s A Small Hotel (d) with Toni Arden

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

Tico Tico (Abreu) John Scott Trotter Orchestra (Buddy Cole - Piano)

*Lost In Loveliness (c)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Grappenhauser GRAP1001 - “Music, Music, Music” (Shewn as “Hoop And A Holler”)

Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

(b) Sepia Records CD SEPIA 1334 - "Holiday in Europe (And Beyond)" (2019). Commercial Recording 31.3.54

(c) Having reached this stage in the series, it comes as quite a shock to discover that this is not the version that was issued commercially. The orchestration is different but can also be distinguished by the line, “In (the) (this) lonely night you would haunt my heart” - On radio, “the” is sung but the commercial issue prefers “this”

Commercial Recording 31.3.54

(d) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

No. 71 2nd May 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (4th April 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Rosemary Clooney.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*I Can’t Give You Anything But Love (a)

*From The Vine Came The Grape (e)

(From The Grape Came The Wine) (b)

You Make Me Feel So Young Rosemary Clooney

*Woman (Uh-Huh) (c) with Rosemary Clooney

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*You Took Advantage Of Me (d)

Granada (Lara) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Wanted (e)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Bing Crosby Archive digital release “Shall We Dance?”January, 2011

CD: Some Fine Old Chestnuts (60th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Commercial Recording 26.6.53 (Mastering date)

(b) Grappenhauser GRAP1001 - “Music, Music, Music” (Shewn as “From The Vine”)

Collectors’ Choice CCM21622 “Bing & Rosie - The Crosby-Clooney Radio Sessions”

Some explanation may be due regarding the title of this song. Jose Ferrer had a minor hit with the title, as shewn, accompanied by his (then) wife, Rosemary Clooney, singing the “Uh-Huh’s”. On the flip side of the record, Miss Clooney demonstrated the other point of view, “Man (Uh-Huh)”. The version heard here is an amalgam of the two.

(d) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 25.4.28 & 12.6.47

(e) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

“When Bing Crosby celebrated his fiftieth (sic) birthday on his Sunday (2nd) CBS show with Rosemary Clooney as guest, the program was in the casual Crosby vein, heavily spotted with song deliveries by both artists. Relaxed banter included a few yocks with some seriousness interjected via a discourse on Communism. Easy going Crosby’s song styling was evidenced in his vocalizing of four tunes, “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”; “From The Vine Came The Grape”; “Wanted” and “You Took Advantage Of Me”. He also dueted with Miss Clooney for a pleasant rendition of “Woman” and “Man”. Femme also registered nicely with her chirping of “You Make Me Feel So Young”

(“Variety” 5th May 1954)

No. 72 9th May 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (4th April 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Gary Crosby and Lindsay Crosby.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea (a)

(Oh! Baby Mine) I Get So Lonely Gary Crosby

Medley:

*Let’s Harmonise (b) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Down By The Old Mill Stream (c) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*I’ve Been Working On The Railroad (d) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Under The Bamboo Tree with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Bye, Bye, Blues (e) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Let’s Harmonise (Reprise) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

Two Guitars (Russian Trad) John Scott Trotter Orchestra (Perry Botkin - Guitar)

*Tobermory Bay (f)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) BCE 6 (CD) “Bing in Dixieland”

Commercial Recording 14.3.57

(b) Commercial Recording 1.6.55

(d) Also known as “Someone’s In The Kitchen With Dinah” or “The Levee Song”. The words of “The Eyes Of Texas (Are Upon You)” were also set to the tune

Commercial Recording Dec 1960

(e) Commercial Recording 29.6.60

(f) Commercial Recording 31.3.54

No. 73 16th May 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (7th April 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Toni Arden.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*In The Good Old Summer Time (a)

*Oh! Tell Me Why (b)

Cry My Heart Toni Arden

*So In Love (c) with Toni Arden

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

*It’s Only A Paper Moon

The March Of The Siamese Children (Rodgers) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*With Every Breath I Take (d)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 21.5.54 & 13.9.77

(b) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 28.4.54

Commercial Recording 4.1.49

(d) Sepia CD 1380 "Bing Crosby – General Electric Radio Time"

Commercial Recording 9.11.34

No. 74 23rd May 1954

Transcribed in Hollywood (7th April 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Rosemary Clooney.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*’Deed I Do (a)

*But Beautiful (b)

Tomorrow, I’ll Dream And Remember Rosemary Clooney

*Lily Of Laguna (c) with Rosemary Clooney

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

The March From The Love Of Three Oranges (Prokofiev) John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*Answer Me (Mutterlein)

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) Commercial Recording 11.6.56 & 26.2.79 (Release date)

(b) Commercial Recording 13.11.47

Commercial Recording 13.3.42

No. 75 30th May 1954 (a)

Transcribed in Hollywood (14th April 1954). Announced by Ken Carpenter. With Gary Crosby and Lindsay Crosby.

Opening Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

*In The Good Old Summer Time (b)

Medley:

*Let’s Harmonise (c) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*It’s A Long Way To Tipperary with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*’Way Down In Jungle Town with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Moonlight Bay (d) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*It Ain’t Gonna Rain No Mo’ with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Roll Dem Bones with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Let’s Harmonise (Reprise) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

*Oh! Tell Me Why (e)

Discussion Bing Crosby & Ken Carpenter

Tea For Two (Youmans) John Scott Trotter Orchestra (Buddy Cole - Piano)

*Secret Love (f)

*Goodnight, Ladies (g) with Gary & Lindsay Crosby

Closing Theme John Scott Trotter Orchestra

Notes:

(a) This show seems to mark the abandonment of the series rather than its logical close. There were 39 shows in the first season for General Electric but this is only the 36th. The usual ‘discussion’ between Bing and Ken Carpenter, implies that they are summing up all the previous items of this nature but astonishingly, at the close of the programme, we hear Bing saying, “I hope to see you all again, next week, when our guest will be Miss Rosemary Clooney” This information is re-iterated by Ken Carpenter in the closing announcements. In fact, it was planned that Gary Crosby would take over with his own show on the following Sunday. The confusion may have been due to Gary Crosby having a motor accident on May 24 near San Jose when a Mexican laborer called Felix Olivares (age 24) was killed. Gary was treated for a lacerated nose and an injured knee. Fortunately Gary had not been drinking but the Mexicans had been. Bing was however the recipient of suits totalling $155,000 as Gary was a minor. No charges were filed though and County officials said neither driver was at fault. Gary’s debut had to be postponed until June 13 and his radio program replaced Bing’s on CBS for the summer period of thirteen weeks before Gary began his third year at Stanford. Guests on Gary’s opening show included Jane Russell and Rhonda Fleming. Ken Carpenter was the announcer, John Scott Trotter furnished the musical support, and Bill Morrow was the writer. Murdo MacKenzie directed the show. In other words, Gary appears to have simply stepped into Bing’s shoes for the summer season.

(b) Commercial Recording 21.5.54 & 13.9.77

(d) Commercial Recording 22.3.51

(e) Commercial Recording 28.4.54

(f) Commercial Recording 31.12.53

(g) Commercial Recording Dec 1960

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