Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams - The Early Years 1903 - 1940From Bing Crosby's early days in college minstrel shows and vaudeville, to his first hit recordings, from his 11 year triumph as star of America's most popular radio show, to his first success in Hollywood, Gary Giddins provides a detailed study of the rise of this American star. |
Contents
Gonzaga 6 Mr Interlocutor | |
Musicaladers | |
Dixie | |
EVERYBODYS BING | |
Big Broadcast | |
The Crosby Clause | |
Brother Can You Spare a Dime? | |
Under Western Skies | |
More Than a Crooner | |
Decca | |
Vaudeville | |
Whiteman | |
Rhythm Boys | |
Of Cabbages and Kings | |
Kraft Music Hall | |
Public Relations | |
Homecoming | |
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Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams - The Early Years 1903 - 1940 Gary Giddins No preview available - 2002 |
Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams - The Early Years 1903 - 1940 Gary Giddins No preview available - 2002 |
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