BING CROSBY

BING CROSBY

A SONGOGRAPHY

Compiled by Frans W. van der Kolff, originally published in 1996 as a limited edition and now out of print.

The International Club Crosby has great pleasure in placing this magnificent book by Frans van der Kolff onto the Internet. The book seeks to list the songs Bing sang in his career. This is an updated version of the original as Frans has been making additions as new information has come to light. Our thanks are due to Richard Baker who has kindly reformatted the files for the Internet and working with Thane Cooper has made many new additions and amendments to the original listing. As with any project of this size, there are bound to be errors and omissions. Please notify Malcolm Macfarlane at macwilmslo@aol.com of any amendments.

Dedicated, with sincere thanks, to all the Crosby collectors and enthusiasts who helped, in one way or another, in compiling this book.

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FOREWORD

Bing Crosby - so much has been said and written about the man, his life, his music in the past seventy-plus years that it becomes increasingly difficult to add something worthwhile and to avoid already overused clichés.

Today it’s without doubt that Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby earned his mark as one of those unique men and women who, by thought, word, song, or deed influenced the lives of countless people and thus became an undeniable part of our century’s cultural heritage. His recent election as one of the hundred most influential people of the twentieth century by the editors of Time, his entry in the prestigious Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, the detailed account of his work in this and many other books are only a few of many testimonials that attribute to that fact. Talent, craftsmanship, originality, endurance - luck, as Bing himself would hasten to add, are all factors which can, and did, lead to great success.

But what is that specific factor that makes Bing Crosby outstanding as compared with most of his peers? Despite all that’s been written and said on the subject it still remains an open question. Although. Doesn’t the following quote from the “Biography of modern thinking” come close? It states that Crosby’s songs “seem to sum up an art in which a gentle warmth escapes sentimentality by virtue of evident intelligence and a touch of humour”.

The songs in this book, then, are not only the account of a lifetime of performing. These songs, more than anything else, are the key to the essence of Bing Crosby. After all, wasn’t it Bing himself who just wanted to be remembered as “a guy who could carry a tune”?

Frans W. van der Kolff Email: frans. algemeen [at] chello. Nl

INTRODUCING THE BING CROSBY SONGOGRAPHY

Discographies, filmographies and radio show directories have all been the subject of publications on numerous occasions in the past but to date a Songography for Bing Crosby has not been previously attempted. For those not familiar with a Songography I should explain that it is a complete alphabetical listing of every song Bing Crosby sang during his entire life, in every medium - radio, television, records, concerts, films etc. Most collectors are aware that many songs have more than one title by which they are known, some with as many as three or four. This has been taken care of by a comprehensive system of cross-referencing wherever these alternative titles are known, so whichever title you refer to it may be located.

Taking each title in turn there follows a chronological listing of every date throughout Bing’s life on which that title was sung. Against each date is given the medium in which it was performed - radio, television, etc. Next to the medium we have the various sources as follows: for records - the master number; for radio and television - the name of the programme, e. g. “Kraft Music Hall”; for concerts - the venue; for films - the film title. Finally is given the accompaniment - vocal and Orchestral.

Since Bing’s death, in the absence of newly recorded material we have been, and continue to be, offered a steady flow of his performances mastered from his vast legacy of shows. For this we are truly grateful but it does mean that any discography is either confined to studio recordings or is out of date soon after publication so we are left with no reference book that is complete. With the publication of Bing’s Songography, whilst it will not tell you which titles have been posthumously mastered (an ongoing enterprise), at least it presents you with the full scope and potential. Outside such specialized applications it can serve as a much needed reference book for the many other facets of our hobby and collection.

Colin Pugh

A SHORT HISTORY

The Songography project goes all the way back to March 1985, when the late Colin Pugh wrote an editorial for the 11th issue of John Bassett’s excellent magazine BINGVILLE NEWS, in which he stated:

“I am usually so ‘snowed under’ with various projects that I frequently find myself ruefully contemplating other projects upon which I have long had a desire to embark. Foremost among these is a Bing Crosby Songography. By this is meant a comprehensive alphabetical and/or chronological listing of every song Bing sang, either in full or in part. This would be an integrated listing of the existing discography and Bing’s non-commercial output, i. e. songs for radio, TV, films, live shows, and private recordings. Every collector would appreciate such a book of reference and what a show-piece for Bing! At present we have nothing under one cover showing the sum total of his life’s work as a singer - and this is a regrettable omission. I understand the hesitance which May have hitherto daunted would-be authors of such a project but I say ‘don’t wait until you feel qualified’. First attempts at any projects have always been incomplete and no one is going to ridicule an honest effort - ‘let he who is without sloth cast the first stone’. And once it is launched, fellow collectors will rally round with additional information gleaned from their own collections for further editions. So come along Bing enthusiasts, take the plunge and add this fascinating project to your collecting activities. Frank Sinatra or Perry Como societies will not do it for us.”

This editorial provoked, in the next issue of BINGVILLE NEWS, a response by our current BING magazine Editor, Malcolm Macfarlane, in which he elaborated on the subject and tried to calculate Bing’s total output. With many different figures circulating on the subject that meant no mean task but Malcolm came up with a quite interesting and well thought over attempt. He arrived at a total of 2,900 different songs sung by Bing during his career and a gross total of 6,061 songs, including duplications, and ended his article with the following: “The thought of bringing all of this information together has long been a dream of many a Crosby collector but it has always been regarded as an impossibility. With the arrival of computers we should now be able to attempt the impossible and begin ‘the final analysis’.”

The prospects as sketched by both Colin Pugh and Malcolm Macfarlane were really exciting. As one thing let to another, soon I found myself involved and, with the indispensable help of Colin Pugh, the project was under way. I started out with my own files, containing information from my own collection. Step by step information from other sources was added. As it turned out, adding already researched information was the easiest part. Many more problems were caused by those shows of which I had little or no information at all. Especially the television years were, until recently, by and large unknown territory and the same goes for Bing’s guest performances in all media. At this stage it was only with the help of knowledgeable Crosby collectors that the project could continue. I’m happy to say that, over the years, many people offered valuable information. It’s to all these Crosby collectors and enthusiasts this book is dedicated. One person who should not go unmentioned in this respect is Colin Pugh. It’s no exaggeration to say that without his continuous help and his expertise this book would not have seen the light of day.

Now that the project is finished it would be interesting to see what became of Malcolm’s calculations, made back in 1985. According to the Songography files, Bing Crosby did around 2700 shows during his career in which he sang 3267 different songs - a figure that isn’t too far removed from Malcolm’s educated guess I should say. There is a larger discrepancy when you look at the gross total. The Songography more than doubles Malcolm’s estimate of 6,061, although I hasten to add that my count of over 15, 000 includes the re-use of non-commercially pre-recorded songs (like in Bing’s shows with Buddy Cole for instance). On the other hand, the double performances on some of Bing’s early radio shows, when due to the time difference between West Coast and East Coast of the United States he actually had to perform twice, are not counted. What all these figures do show is Bing’s impressive output over the years.

Equally impressive is the short outline of Bing’s career, following this chapter. While I feel this is not the place for even a short biography on Bing Crosby, this outline may be of use as an overview when using the Songography. Links have been added to the separate radio and TV listings on the BING magazine web site.

While I aimed for a complete Songography it would be foolish to think we could ever achieve that for one hundred percent. What could be done to come as near as possible, to invite all interested collectors who felt they could add new information, not yet available in printed form, has resulted in many additions and amendments. Much effort has been taken to ensure the information given is accurate, despite the large number of different sources from which information was gleaned, and the many ways in which the information can be represented, keeping in mind that this Songography is a printed listing and not a sophisticated electronic database with all retrieval possibilities one can think of.

Many popular songs are known not only by their official title, but (also) by abbreviations or translations of the original title. Many others acquired, over the years, different titles, either by general usage or, simply, by mistake. As you cannot claim copyright on song titles, there are many entirely different songs which have identical titles. To avoid this veritable minefield I have chosen to use the most common used song title as the heading under which the information about Bing’s performances of the song in question is given. Other titles for the same song are cross-referenced. Another problem posed was the theme songs and recurring sung commercials. Having to choose between a short general entry with a possible loss of information and a listing of all versions known to me, I decided in favour of the latter.

When during the mid-forties pre-recorded or taped shows gained importance on radio - Bing Crosby was one of the fore-runners in this field - the re-use of songs in different shows gradually became practice. This is especially the case with the Bing Crosby-Buddy Cole radio shows of the fifties. Again, instead of making a general heading for these songs, I decided to list all broadcast dates known to me. Making out which versions are exact copies, alternate takes, or even re-mixes, is another project.

As shown by the above, no doubt there will be mistakes and omissions - they’re practically unavoidable in a work of this scope, and with the many sources used. We hope to be able to publish, when necessary, supplements to the Songography.

A SHORT OUTLINE OF BING CROSBY'S CAREER

1926-1977 1930s	Commercial and private recordings, guest appearances and (sung) commercials Concerts and concert tours
1929	Old Gold Presents Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra 1929-1930
1929-1974	Films
1930-1931	Broadcasts from the Cocoanut Grove
1931	Presenting 15 minutes with Bing Crosby
1931-1932	Bing Crosby – Cremo Singer
1932-1933	Chesterfield Cigarettes presents Music That Satisfies
1933-1935	Bing Crosby Entertains (the Woodbury series)
1935-1946	The Kraft Music Hall
1942-1977	Armed Forces Radio Service
1946-1949	Philco Radio Time
1948-1977	Television Bing Crosby starred in many television specials and was a guest star in even more shows. He did a series of sitcom shows for one season in the early sixties. Throughout the sixties he hosted a series of “Hollywood Palace” shows. From the early sixties onward he recorded his Christmas specials for television
1949-1952	The Bing Crosby Show for Chesterfield
1952-1954	The Bing Crosby Show for General Electric
1954-1956	The Bing Crosby Show
1955-1962	A Christmas Sing With Bing
1957-1958	The Ford Road Show
1960-1962	The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show
1970-1976	Laguna Honda Home Concerts
1976-1977	Concert tours

FORMAT

The format and abbreviations used in the Songography are as follows.

- Song title

- Recording, concert or broadcast date

- In general dates given in the case of broadcasts are those of the original broadcast. In some cases the recording date of a broadcast is known and of importance, for instance when material originally recorded for radio is released as (commercial) recording. This is frequently noted with dates of broadcasts added in the case of the many tracks recorded in the studio for broadcast use in the 1950s and 1960s.

- Medium indication. The following abbreviations are used:

Rec. = (commercial or private) recording

(When Rec. date is used it implies a recording for later use on radio)

Rad. = radio broadcast

Film = Film

TV. = television broadcast

Con. = concert

- An abbreviation for often used remarks. The following abbreviations are used:

whi. = whistle only

Med. = part of medley

Frag. = fragment

a cap. = a cappella. With a few exceptions these are fragments (usually indicated) only.

Par. = parody. This also includes special lyrics material

Rep. = reprise(s) of a song (in the same programme)

- Name of the source or programme.

- Name(s) of participants in the performance: vocalists, chorus, orchestra.

- Remaining remarks.

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1875

26 Jan. 1943 Rad. “The Bob Hope Show”.

Bob Hope, Skinnay Ennis and his Orchestra

A AND E SUNG COMMERCIAL

Dec. 1960 Rad. “A Christmas Sing With Bing”.

Ken Carpenter, Paul Weston and his Orchestra

(= The Twelve Days of Christmas)

A' HUGGIN' AND A-CHALKIN' See: Huggin' and Chalkin'

A-HUNTING WE WILL GO

17 Feb. 1938 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Randolph Scott, Bob Burns, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

A-ROUND THE CORNER (BENEATH THE BERRY TREE) Also known as: Looking For Emily

18 Jun. 1952 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for Chesterfield”.

Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

25 Jun. 1952 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for Chesterfield”.

Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

19 Oct. 1952 Rad. “Guest Star” 291

Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

This show is also named: “US Treasury Show” # 291

A-TISKET, A-TASKET

15 Jul. 1956 TV. Frag. “The Ed Sullivan Show”.

30 Apr. 1962 Rec. Med. E 12811

Orchestral and Choral arrangements by Bob Thompson, Jack Halloran and Peter Matz

ABA DABA HONEYMOON

30 May 1954 Rad. Med. “The Bing Crosby Show for General Electric”.

Gary and Lindsay Crosby, mandolin and piano accompaniment

16 Mar. 1960 TV. Med. “Perry Como’s Kraft Music Hall”.

Perry Como, Orchestra conducted by Mitchell Ayres

20 Apr. 1968 TV. Med. “Hollywood Palace”.

Joe Bushkin, the Hollywood Palace Orchestra directed by Mitchell Ayres

ABDUL-A-BULBUL AMIR See: Abdul the Bulbul Ameer

ABDUL THE BULBUL AMEER Also known as: Abdul-a-Bulbul Amir

20/28 Dec. 1960 Rec. Med.C 11750

Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Jack Halloran

ABRAHAM

Nov. 1941-Feb. 1942 Film "Holiday Inn"

Martha Mears (dubbing for Marjorie Reynolds), Louise Beavers, Joan Arnold, Shelby Bacon, Orchestra directed by Robert Emmett Dolan

29 May 1942 Rec. DLA 3010-A

The Ken Darby Singers, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

26 Aug. 1942 Rad. Holiday Inn Radio Preview (broadcast date, previously transcribed)

Betty Jane Rhodes, Bobby Dolan and his Orchestra

4 Nov. 1942 Rad. “Mail Call” # 11

Betty Jane Rhodes, AFRS Orchestra

11 Jan. 1943 Rad. Screen Guild Players' "Holiday Inn"

Dinah Shore, Chorus, Orchestra

11 Feb. 1943 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Charioteers, the Music Maids, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

13 Feb. 1943 Rad. “Command Performance” # 52

The Music Maids & Phil and the Charioteers, unknown Orchestra

14 Dec. 1944 Rad. Med. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Charles Henderson and the Kraft Choir, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

See also: "The Crosby Medley"

20 May 1937 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Connie Boswell, Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra

25 Sep. 1937 Rec. DLA 971-A

Connie Boswell, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

22 Oct. 1937 Con. Armory, Spokane

Connie Boswell, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

31 Dec. 1937 Rad. Chesterfield Time

Jack Teagarden, Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra

14 Nov. 1940 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Connie Boswell, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

13 Nov. 1941 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Connie Boswell, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

30 Aug. 1942 Con. Bureau of Public Relations Show

30 Aug. 1942 used in Rad. “Command Performance” #31

Connie Boswell, Dr Frank Black and the NBC Orchestra,

17 Dec. 1942 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Charioteers, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

24 Dec. 1942 Rad. Christmas “Command Performance”.

The Charioteers, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

1 Apr. 1943 Rad. Med. A capella“Command Performance” # 60

Dinah Shore

9 Sep. 1943 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Charioteers, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

13 Sep. 1943 Rad. The Screen Guild Players' "Birth of the Blues"

Johnny Mercer, Ginny Simms, Wilbur Hatch and his Orchestra

18 Dec. 1943 Rad. “Command Performance” # 97

The Charioteers, the 370th Army Air Force Band conducted by M/Sgt. Skinnay Ennis

9 Nov. 1949 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for Chesterfield”.

Ella Fitzgerald, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

23 Jan. 1951 Rad. The Screen Guild Players' "Birth Of the Blues"

Orchestra conducted by Basil Athlam

29 Sep. 1959 TV. “The Bing Crosby Show for Oldsmobile”

Louis Armstrong, Orchestra conducted by Axel Stordahl

10 Sep. 1976 Con. Gala Archdiocesan Charities Ball at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Orleans

Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Eddie Miller, Pat Barberot Orchestra

26 Nov. 1976 Con. Med. The Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

6-19 Dec. 1976 Con. Med. The Uris Theatre, New York

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

21 Dec. 1976 Con. Med. Laguna Honda Home, San Francisco

Bob Moonan; piano

25 Dec. 1976 TV. Frag. New York, New York

Joe Bushkin (piano)

18-24 Feb. 1977 Con. Med. The Deauville Star Theatre, Miami Beach

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

26 Feb. 1977 Con. Med. The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

3 Mar. 1977 Con. Med. Rec date. The Ambassador College Auditorium, Pasadena

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

TV recording of “Bing’s 50th Anniversary Special”.

16 Aug. 1977 Con. Med. The Concord Pavilion

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

27 Aug. 1977 Con. Med. Momarkedet, Mysen, Norway

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

22 Sep. 1977 Con. Med. Guildhall, Preston

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

23 Sep. 1977 Con. Med. Belle Vue, Manchester

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

26 Sep. 1977-8 Oct. 1977 Con. Med. The London Palladium

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

10 Oct. 1977 Con. Med. The Conference Centre, Brighton

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

BATMAN

31 Dec. 1966 TV. Med. “Hollywood Palace”.

Dorothy Collins, the Mills Brothers, Charles Aznavour, Jack Burns, Avery Schreiber, Skitch Henderson, the Hollywood Palace Orchestra directed by Mitchell Ayres

BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC

May 1945 Rad. “Command Performance” VE Day show

20/28 Dec. 1960 Rec. Med.C 11746

Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Jack Halloran

BATUQUE NO MORRO

Jan.-Mar. 1947 Film. Par. "Road to Rio"

Bob Hope, Chorus

BE CAREFUL, IT'S MY HEART

Nov. 1941-Feb. 1942 Film "Holiday Inn"

Orchestra conducted by Robert Emmett Dolan

1 Jun. 1942 Rec. DLA 3015-A

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

25 Jun. 1942 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

26 Aug. 1942 Rad. Holiday Inn Radio Preview (broadcast date, previously transcribed)

Betty Jane Rhodes, Bobby Dolan and his Orchestra

1 Oct. 1942 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

4 Nov. 1942 Rad. “Mail Call” # 11

The AFRS Orchestra

11 Jan. 1943 Rad. The Screen Guild Players' "Holiday Inn"

Orchestra

14 Dec. 1944 Rad. Med. “Kraft Music Hall”.

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

See also: "The Crosby Medley"

Dec. 1936-Feb. 1937 Film "Waikiki Wedding"

Hawaiian Chorus, Orchestra directed by Boris Morros

Dec. 1936-Feb. 1937 Film "Waikiki Wedding"

Shirley Ross, Orchestra directed by Boris Morros

18 Feb. 1937 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra

23 Feb. 1937 Rec. DLA 723-A

23 Feb. 1937 Rec. DLA 723-B

Lani McIntire and his Hawaiians

18 Mar. 1937 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra

15 Apr. 1937 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra

14 Jul. 1938 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Shirley Ross, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

26 Jul. 1944 Rad. “Mail Call” # 102

Connie Haines, the AFRS Orchestra

7 Dec. 1944 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

See also: "The Crosby Medley"

18 May 1944 Rad. a cap. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Jul.-Sep. 1945 Film "Blue Skies"

Orchestra conducted by Robert Emmett Dolan

18 Jul. 1946 Rec. L 4230-A

Choir, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

30 Oct. 1946 Rad. “Philco Radio Time”.

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra, Les Paul; guitar

4 Dec. 1946 Rad. “Philco Radio Time”.

Jimmy Durante, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

21 Sep. 1948 Con. Acc. Sunset Memorial Recreation Center

21 Sep. 1952 Con. "Sunday with the Stars", Stoll Theatre, London

Pat Dodd; piano

Sep.-Nov. 1953 Film "White Christmas"

Danny Kaye, Orchestra conducted by Joseph J. Lilley

9 Sep. 1954 Rec. W 86772

Danny Kaye, Joseph J. Lilley and his Orchestra

17 Mar. 1976 Con. Med. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

2 Jun. 1976 Con. Med. The New Masonic Lodge Building, San Francisco

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

21 Jun. 1976-4 Jul. 1976 Con. Med. The London Palladium

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

12-13 Jul. 1976 Con. Med. The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

15-16 Jul. 1976 Con. Med. The Usher Hall, Edinburgh

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

26 Nov. 1976 Con. Med. The Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

6-19 Dec. 1976 Con. Med. The Uris Theatre, New York

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

18-1 Dec. 1976 Con. Med. The Deauville Star Theatre, Miami Beach

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

26 Feb. 1977 Con. Med. The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

3 Mar. 1977 Con. Med. Rec date. The Ambassador College Auditorium, Pasadena

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

TV recording of “Bing’s 50th Anniversary Special”.

16 Aug. 1977 Con. Med. The Concord Pavilion

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

27 Aug. 1977 Con. Med. Momarkedet, Mysen, Norway

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

22 Sep. 1977 Con. Med. Guildhall, Preston

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

23 Sep. 1977 Con. Med. Belle Vue, Manchester

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

26 Sep. 1977-8 Oct. 1977 Con. Med. The London Palladium

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

10 Oct. 1977 Con. Med. The Conference Centre, Brighton

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

BLUE STAR (The Medic Theme)

26 Aug. 1955 Rec. date. For radio use

Buddy Cole & His Trio

This recording used in the following shows:

6 Oct. 1955 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 229

11 Nov. 1955 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 255

1 Dec. 1955 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 269

30 Dec. 1955 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 290

18 Jan. 1956 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 303

7 Feb. 1956 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 317

20 Feb. 1956 Rad. "The Bing Crosby Show" #326

7 Dec. 1956 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 535

23 Jan. 1961 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 236

BLUEBERRY HILL

25 Jan. 1950 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for Chesterfield”.

Louis Armstrong, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

27 Dec. 1950 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for Chesterfield”.

Louis Armstrong, Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

21-22 Jun. 1962 Rec. Med.Vocal recorded over previously recorded orchestra.

Orchestra and chorus led by Ivor Raymond. Recording made 16-19 Mar. 1962

10 Feb. 1971 TV. Frost over America

Louis Armstrong, Orchestra

BLUEBIRD SINGING IN MY HEART, A Also known as: The La, La, La Song

31 Dec. 1947 Rec. L 4797-A

Victor Young and his Orchestra

12 Jan. 1949 Rad. “Philco Radio Time”.

Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

16 Feb. 1949 Rad. “Philco Radio Time”.

Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

13 Apr. 1949 Rad. “Philco Radio Time”.

Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

BLUES, THE

10 Jul. 1941 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Connie Boswell, Wingy Manone, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

BLUES IN MY HEART

10 Oct. 1931 Rad. Fifteen Minutes With Bing Crosby

Freddie Rich and his Orchestra

31 Oct. 1931 Rad. Fifteen Minutes With Bing Crosby

Freddie Rich and his Orchestra

9 Dec. 1931 Rad. “The Cremo Singer”.

Orchestra conducted by Carl Fenton

BLUES IN THE NIGHT

See also: "The Crosby Medley"

17 Sep. 1931 Rad. Fifteen Minutes With Bing Crosby

Orchestra conducted by Victor Young

16 Oct. 1931 Rad. Fifteen Minutes With Bing Crosby

Freddie Rich and his Orchestra

6-12 Nov. 1931 Con. The Paramount, New York

Orchestra conducted by Rubinoff

10 Nov. 1931 Rad. “The Cremo Singer”.

Orchestra conducted by Carl Fenton

16 Dec. 1931 Rec. E 37467-A

The Mills Brothers, Orchestra

24 Feb. 1932 Rad. “The Cremo Singer”.

Orchestra conducted by Carl Fenton

25-31 Mar. 1932 Con. The Paramount Theatre, New York

Helen Crawford (organ)

8 Jun. 1932 Rad. Unsponsored 15 minute radio show for CBS

Lennie Hayton (piano); Eddie Lang (guitar)

Jul.-Aug. 1932 Film “The Big Broadcast”

Eddie Lang (guitar), piano accompaniment

9-15 Sep. 1932 Con. Fox Theatre, San Francisco

Eddie Lang (guitar); Orchestra

16-19 Sep. 1932 Con. Fox Theatre, Oakland

Eddie Lang (guitar); Orchestra

2-8 Dec. 1932 Con. Capitol Theatre, New York

Eddie Lang (guitar); Orchestra

25 Dec. 1933 Rad. “Bing Crosby Entertains” (the Woodbury series)

The Mills Brothers, Lennie Hayton and his Orchestra

6 Nov. 1934 Rad. “Bing Crosby Entertains” (the Woodbury series)

Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra

19 Dec. 1935 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra

9 Nov. 1939 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Larry Adler (harmonica)

20 Jun. 1940 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Bob Burns & Garson Kanin (saxophone)

7 Oct. 1941 Con. Cassino da Urca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Orchestra

24 May 1943 Con. Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C

Orchestra

1 Jun. 1943 Con. Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

Piano accompaniment

2 Jun. 1943 Rad. Bing from Nashville

The WSM Band Orchestra

1 Feb. 1944 Rad. Med. “Command Performance” # 104

John Scott Trotter; piano

22 Feb. 1945 Rad. Med. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Charioteers, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

See also: Medley from "The Big Broadcast"

18 Apr. 1948 Rad. A question of piano's

Piano accompaniment

26 May 1948 Rad. “Philco Radio Time”.

Alec Templeton; piano

20 Nov. 1952 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for General Electric”.

Buddy Cole; piano

26 Jun. 1953 Rec. L 7206-A (Mastering date from 20 November 1952 radio recording)

This recording was also used in the following show:

5 Apr. 1955 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show”.

21 Sep. 1975 Con. Mills Brothers Charity Show - The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles

Orchestra

17 Mar. 1976 Con. Med. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

2 Jun. 1976 Con. Med. The New Masonic Lodge Building, San Francisco

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

21 Jun. 1976-4 Jul. 1976 Con. Med. The London Palladium

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

12-13 Jul. 1976 Con. Med. The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

15-16 Jul. 1976 Con. Med. The Usher Hall, Edinburgh

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

26 Nov. 1976 Con. Med. The Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

6-19 Dec. 1976 Con. Med. The Uris Theatre, New York

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

21 Dec. 1976 Con. Med. Laguna Honda Home, San Francisco

Bob Moonan; piano

3 Mar. 1977 Con Med. Rec date. The Ambassador College Auditorium, Pasadena

The Mills Brothers, Orchestra conducted by Nick Perito

TV recording of “Bing’s 50th Anniversary Special”.

27 Aug. 1977 Con. Momarkedet, Mysen, Norway

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

22 Sep. 1977 Con. Med. Guildhall, Preston

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

23 Sep. 1977 Con. Med. Belle Vue, Manchester

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

26 Sep. 1977-8 Oct. 1977 Con. Med. The London Palladium

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

10 Oct. 1977 Con. Med. The Conference Centre, Brighton

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

DING, DONG, BELL

18 Feb. 1967 TV. Med. “Hollywood Palace”.

Ella Fitzgerald, the Hollywood Palace Orchestra directed by Mitchell Ayres

DING DONG! THE WITCH IS DEAD

9 Feb. 1968 Rec.

Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Bugs Bower

DINNER FOR ONE PLEASE, JAMES

20 Feb. 1936 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra

DIPSY DOODLE, THE

See also: "The Crosby Medley"

25 Jul. 1944 Rec. L 3475-A

The Andrews Sisters, Vic Schoen and his Orchestra

25 Jul. 1944 Rec. L 3475-?

The Andrews Sisters, Vic Schoen and his Orchestra

14 Dec. 1944 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Charles Henderson and the Kraft Choir, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

16 Dec. 1944 Rad. “Command Performance” # 154

The Andrews Sisters, the AFRS Orchestra

Dec. 1944 Film “Swingtime With The Stars”.

Servicemen Audience, the 11th Naval District Coast Guard Band conducted by Jimmie Grier

25 Dec. 1944 Rad. Elgin Christmas Party

Louis Silvers Orchestra & Chorus

31 Dec. 1944 Rad. The Andrews Sisters show

The Andrews Sisters, Vic Schoen and his Orchestra

1944 Rad. AFRS "Personal Album" 591

The Music Maids and Hal, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

Mar. 1945? Rad. Hollywood Visita A Las Americas #70

Chorus, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

4 Jan. 1945 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Chorus, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

25 Jan. 1945 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Andrews Sisters, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

16 May 1945 Con. Seventh War Loan Drive, Wiltern Theatre, Hollywood

The Andrews Sisters, Carl Hoff and his Orchestra

4 Jun. 1945 Con. Par. Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City

Orchestra

10 Jun. 1945 Con. Par. Walter Reed Hospital, Washington DC

Orchestra

14 Jun. 1945 Con. Llanerch Country Club, Philadelphia

Guitar accompaniment

20 Jun. 1945 Rad. The Walgreen Party (broadcast of May 16 show above)

The Andrews Sisters, Carl Hoff and his Orchestra

5 Jul. 1945 Rad. Med “Command Performance” # 182

Unidentified Orchestra

22 Sep. 1945 Con. Par. Hollywood Bowl

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

21 Sep. 1952 Con. Frag. "Sunday with the Stars", Stoll Theatre, London

Pat Dodd; piano

15 Feb. 1964 TV. Med. “The Bing Crosby Show”.

Rosemary Clooney, Orchestra conducted by John Scott Trotter

30 Oct. 1966 TV. Med. The Andy Williams show

Andy Williams, Orchestra

25 Nov. 1967 TV. “The Jackie Gleason Show”.

Jackie Gleason and his Orchestra

11 Feb. 1968 Con. 'The Night of the Century', New Madison Square Garden

Les Brown and his Band of Renown

7 Jan. 1971 TV. Med. “The Flip Wilson Show”.

George Wyle Orchestra

13 Dec. 1973 Con. Med. Laguna Honda Home, San Francisco

Kathryn Crosby, Bob Moonan; piano

22 Dec. 1975 Con. Med. Laguna Honda Home, San Francisco

Bob Moonan; piano

17 Mar. 1976 Con. Med. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

2 Jun. 1976 Con. Med. The New Masonic Lodge Building, San Francisco

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

21 Jun. 1976-4 Jul. 1976 Con. Med. The London Palladium

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

12-13 Jul. 1976 Con. Med. The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

15-16 Jul. 1976 Con. Med. The Usher Hall, Edinburgh

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

26 Nov. 1976 Con. Med. The Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

6-19 Dec. 1976 Con. Med. The Uris Theatre, New York

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

21 Dec. 1976 Con. Med. Laguna Honda Home, San Francisco

Bob Moonan; piano

18-24 Feb. 1977 Con. Med. The Deauville Star Theatre, Miami Beach

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

26 Feb. 1977 Con. Med. The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

3 Mar. 1977 Con Med. Rec date. The Ambassador College Auditorium, Pasadena

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

TV recording of “Bing’s 50th Anniversary Special”.

16 Aug. 1977 Con. Med. The Concord Pavilion

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

27 Aug. 1977 Con. Med. Momarkedet, Mysen, Norway

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

22 Sep. 1977 Con. Med. Guildhall, Preston

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

23 Sep. 1977 Con. Med. Belle Vue, Manchester

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

26 Sep. 1977-8 Oct. 1977 Con. Med. The London Palladium

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

10 Oct. 1977 Con. Med. The Conference Centre, Brighton

The Joe Bushkin Quartet

DON'T FORGET

9 Mar. 1939 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Frances Langford, William Frawley, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

DON'T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE

17 Jul. 1957 Rec. date. For radio use

Buddy Cole & His Trio

This recording used in the following shows:

14 Sep. 1957 Rad. “The Ford Road Show” # 9

4 Oct. 1957 Rad. “The Ford Road Show” # 25

27 Oct. 1957 Rad. “The Ford Road Show” # 43

21 Dec. 1957 Rad. “The Ford Road Show” # 86

21 Feb. 1958 Rad. “The Ford Road Show” # 135

9 Mar. 1958 Rad. “The Ford Road Show” # 149

22 Aug. 1960 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 126

15 Apr. 1977 Rec. A Tribute to Duke

Orchestra conducted by Nat Pierce

DON’T GET COLLEGIATE

22 Oct. 1929 Rad. “Old Gold” broadcast

Paul Whiteman’s Rhythm Boys, Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra

12 Nov. 1929 Rad. “Old Gold” broadcast

The Old Gold Trio, Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra

14 Jan. 1930 Rad. “Old Gold” broadcast

Paul Whiteman’s Rhythm Boys, Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra

DON'T LET A GOOD THING GET AWAY

31 Oct. 1967 Rec.

Orchestra conducted by Ernie Freeman

DON’T LET IT BOTHER YOU

16 Oct. 1934 Rad. “Bing Crosby Entertains” (the Woodbury series)

Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra

DON'T LET JULIA FOOL YA

27 Nov. 1941 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Connie Boswell, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

18 Dec. 1941 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Connie Boswell, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

DON'T LET THAT MOON GET AWAY

Apr.-May 1938 Film "Sing You Sinners"

Orchestra directed by Boris Morros

Apr.-May 1938 Film Rep. "Sing You Sinners"

Orchestra directed by Boris Morros

23 May 1938 Rec. DLA 1296-A test

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

11 Jul. 1938 Rec. DLA 1313-A

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

14 Jul. 1938 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

1938 Rad. “Hollywood Is On The Air: Sing You Sinners"

Orchestra

27 Oct. 1938 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

15 Jan. 1940 Rad. Lux Radio Theatre: "Sing You Sinners"

Orchestra conducted by Louis Silvers

7 May 1945 Rad. Sing You Sinners (Lux Radio Theatre)

Orchestra led by Louis Silvers

DON'T LET THE STARS GET IN YOUR EYES

29 Jan. 1953 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for General Electric”.

Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

5 Feb. 1953 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for General Electric”.

Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

19 Feb. 1953 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for General Electric”.

Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

DON'T SIT UNDER THE APPLE TREE

21 May 1942 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Music Maids, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

4 Jun. 1942 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Music Maids, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

11 May 1944 Rad. Frag. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Marilyn Maxwell

30 Apr. 1962 Rec. Med. E 12809

Orchestral and Choral arrangements by Bob Thompson, Jack Halloran and Peter Matz

DON'T SOMEBODY NEED SOMEBODY

18 Oct. 1926 Rec. W 142786

Al Rinker, Don Clarke and his Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra

DON'T TAKE YOUR LOVE FROM ME

4 Dec. 1954 Rec. date. For radio use

Buddy Cole & His Trio

This recording used in the following shows:

14 Mar. 1955 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 81

11 May 1955 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 123

11 Jul. 1955 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 166

14 Sep. 1955 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 213

26 Oct. 1955 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show” # 243

23 Jun. 1960 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 84

22 Aug. 1961 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 387

3 Jan. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” #483

13 Mar. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 532

7 Jun. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 594

29 Jan. 1979 Rec. The radio recording of 4 Dec. 1954 overdubbed with orchestral arrangement

Pete Moore & His Orchestra

DON'T WORRY 'BOUT ME

18 May 1939 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Music Maids, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

1 Jun. 1939 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Music Maids, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

DON'T WORRY (ABOUT TOMORROW)

c. 1960 @ Rec. date. For radio use in two versions

18 Jul. 1961 * Rec. date. For radio use in two versions

Buddy Cole & His Trio @

Rosemary Clooney, Buddy Cole & His Trio *

These recordings used in following shows as indicated:

13 Jul. 1960 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 98 @

13 Sep. 1961 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 403 *

24 Oct.1961 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 432 *

27 Nov. 1961 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 456 @

15 Dec. 1961 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 470 *

22 Jan. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 496 *

5 Mar. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 526 @

10 Apr. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 552 @

1 May 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 567 *

6 Jun. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 593 *

6 Jul. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 615 @

18 Jul. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 623 *

22 Aug. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 648 @

10 Sep. 1962 Rad. “The Bing Crosby-Rosemary Clooney Show” # 661 *

This is the show's theme song.

DON'T YOU KNOW I CARE?

1 Feb. 1945 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

22 Feb. 1945 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

DONKEY SERENADE

20 Apr. 1968 TV. Med. “Hollywood Palace”.

Joe Bushkin, the Hollywood Palace Orchestra directed by Mitchell Ayres

DONOVANS, THE

Nov.-Dec. 1948 Film "Top O' the Morning"

Group, Orchestra directed by Robert Emmett Dolan

21 Jun. 1949 Rec. L 5050-A

The Jeff Alexander Chorus, Victor Young and his Orchestra

26 Jul. 1949 Rad. “Supper Club”.

Chorus, Robert Emmett Dolan and his Orchestra

5 Oct. 1949 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for Chesterfield”.

Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

DOODLE DOO-DOO

21 Jun. 1952 TV. Olympic Fund telethon

Bob Hope, Ezio Pinza, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

13 Nov. 1952 Rad. “The Bing Crosby Show for General Electric”.

Dinah Shore, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

11 Apr. 1954 Rad. Med. “The Bing Crosby Show for General Electric”.

Gary Crosby, Lindsay Crosby, Buddy Cole; piano

17 Dec. 1959 Rec. Med.B 11271

Jack Halloran and his Orchestra and Chorus

DOODLIN' SONG, THE

7 Nov. 1963 TV. “The Bing Crosby Show”.

The Young Americans, Andre Previn and his Orchestra

13 Jan. 1968 TV. “Hollywood Palace”.

Peggy Lee, the Hollywood Palace Orchestra directed by Mitchell Ayres

DOOR WILL OPEN, A

6 Sep. 1945 Rec. L 3954

Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra

DOVE, THE See: La Paloma

DOWN AMONG THE SHELTERING PALMS

20 Feb. 1957 Rec. H2J B328-5

Bob Scobey's Frisco Jazz Band

DOWN ARGENTINA WAY

28 Nov. 1940 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Connie Boswell, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

12 Dec. 1940 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Connie Boswell, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

23 Jun. 1960 Rec. Med.60-XY-96

23 Jun. 1960 Rec. Med.60-XY-96 alternate mono

Billy May and his Orchestra

DOWN BY THE O-HI-O

23 May 1940 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Music Maids, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

11 Jul. 1940 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

The Music Maids, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

13 Jun. 1951 Rad. Par. “The Bing Crosby Show for Chesterfield”.

Bert Wheeler, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

DOWN BY THE OLD MILL STREAM

31 Dec. 1936 Rad. Med. “Kraft Music Hall”

The Foursome, Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra

9 Dec. 1937 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Verree Teasdale, Adolphe Menjou, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

29 Dec. 1938 Rad. Med. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Bob Burns, Ken Carpenter, Jack Carson, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

10 Mar. 1939 Rec. DLA 1724-A

10 Mar. 1939 Rec. DLA 1724-B

The Foursome, John Scott Trotter's Frying Pan Five

20 Apr. 1939 Rad. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Jackie Cooper, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

30 Aug. 1942 Con. Bureau of Public Relations Show

30 Aug. 1942 used in Rad. “Command Performance” #30

James Cagney, Kay Kyser and his Orchestra

21 Jul. 1944 Rad. “G. I. Journal” # 53

Studio Audience, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

9 May 1954 Rad. Med.A capella “The Bing Crosby Show for General Electric”.

Gary Crosby, Lindsay Crosby

19 Oct. 1959 TV. Med. “The Frank Sinatra Timex Show”.

Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra

DOWN BY THE RIVER

Nov. 1934- Jan. 1935 Film "Mississippi"

Piano accompaniment

Nov. 1934- Jan. 1935 Film Rep. "Mississippi"

Unknown accompaniment

12 Feb. 1935 Rad. “Bing Crosby Entertains” (the Woodbury series)

Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra

21 Feb. 1935 Rec. DLA 94-A

21 Feb. 1935 Rec. DLA 94-B

Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra

12 Mar. 1935 Rad. “Bing Crosby Entertains” (the Woodbury series)

Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra

2 Apr. 1935 Rad. “Bing Crosby Entertains” (the Woodbury series)

Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra

14 May 1935 Rad. “Bing Crosby Entertains” (the Woodbury series)

Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra

18 Jan. 1945 Rad. Med. “Kraft Music Hall”.

Chorus, John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra