Bing Crosby: Crooner of the Centurycelebrity profiles publilshing, 2003 - 252 ページ Here is the quintessential Bing Crosby tribute from the pen of author and music historian, Richard Grudens, documenting the story of Crosby's colourful life, family, radio and television shows, and films; the amazing success story of a career that pioneered popular music spanning generations and inspiring many followers: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, Jerry Vale, Dean Martin, Eddie Fisher, Pat Boone, Elvis Presley and Billy Eckstine, all of whom acknowledge their debt right between the covers of this book. An inspirational introduction by his lovely wife, Kathryn Grant Crosby, is followed by endearing, anecdotal accounts of those ubiquitous 'Road' films with Bob Hope, and detailed personal testimonials from show business icons in their own words. A 'must read' for Crosby fans, collectors, admirers, music lovers, and everyone who cherishes the music and anecdotes of the players involved in the Golden Age of Popular Music. |
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For the Love of Kathryn | 75 |
Life with Bing The New Kids on the Block | 82 |
Back in California | 89 |
Losing Bing | 95 |
PART THREE | 101 |
PART FOUR | 211 |
Books About Bing | 227 |
Acknowledgments | 241 |
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