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1 | Recording » New Tricks » 23/3/2025 8:57 pm |
- David Lobosco
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| Recording » New Tricks » 23/3/2025 8:57 pm |
- David Lobosco
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I was relistening to Bing's New Tricks record today, and Bing was in great voice. They are radio songs with Buddy Cole that Decca issued on a record. I wish Decca would have done more of these. I don't care for Buddy Cole, but Bing's voice is perfect as always...
| Member Introductions » Welcome Alan! » 23/3/2025 8:55 pm |
- David Lobosco
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Let's welcome a new member today - Alan!
Welcome to a great place to talk about Bing!
| Film » What role or character would you pick? » 17/3/2025 12:59 pm |
- David Lobosco
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Blonde56 wrote:
What role or character would you choose for Bing or would have liked to see Bing play in a film. I would pick Jesus Christ. Bing's eyes and voice would have been perfect as well as his great use of words. Just picture Bing with long hair and a robe. He could have done the voice of God too in The Ten Commandments. Another one I would choose is Shirley Temple's father. No Ian, not Hugh Hefner Lol!
Jesus Christ? LOL
I would have picked some more great musical roles like The Music Man or Sound Of Music. I wish Bing would have done more musicals in the 1960s.
| Personal Life » Crosby Family Imposter » 17/3/2025 12:57 pm |
- David Lobosco
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Even though Johnny Holiday (aka Scott Ables) has been exposed as not related to Bing, he is still performing under the impression that he is related to Bing. He even posted on instagram asking for donations for cancer research. I would be weary of anything with his name attached to it.
| Recording » Bing's Irish Records » 16/3/2025 5:35 pm |
- David Lobosco
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Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! What are you favorite Irish records that Bing made. One of my personal favorites is this one - Bing recorded it for Decca on December 9, 1940...
| Swaps and Sales » Old Bing Crosby Fan Magazines » 13/3/2025 1:40 pm |
- David Lobosco
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I am in Athens Greece in Europe, just a continent away, I will send you a private message with my exact post details.
The Postage to Greece might make it tough to send it to you. I still have not gone through them.
| Film » Who is your favorite leading lady that starred with Bing in the 1950s? » 13/3/2025 1:37 pm |
- David Lobosco
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In 2022 I picked Jane Wyman, but now I am on team Grace Kelly. We named my daughter after Grace Kelly's character in High Society.
| Film » Who is your favorite leading lady that Bing starred with in the 1940s? » 13/3/2025 1:35 pm |
- David Lobosco
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David, One of my favorite movies is with Mary Martin and Bing. "Rhythm on the River". Mary was excellent with Bing in this movie. Even in "Birth of the Blues", loved when she whistled with Bing on " Wait till the Sun Shines Nellie". I also loved the chemistry between Bing and Joan Caufield and Rhonda Flemming. I did not care for Joan Fontaine, I liked her sister Olivia much better. But Olivia didn't make any movies with Bing. Too bad. So Mary Martin is my first choice followed by Caulfield and Flemming.
I really liked Birth Of The Blues, but I felt it could have been longer and more developed. What are your thoughts?
| Others of Note » Kitty Kallen - Moonlight Becomes You » 09/3/2025 11:57 am |
- David Lobosco
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Kitty Kallen really had a nice version. I interviewed Kitty Kallen in the late 1990s and she had nice things to say about Bing.
| Film » Who is your favorite leading lady that Bing starred with in the 1940s? » 09/3/2025 11:54 am |
- David Lobosco
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I picked Mary Martin - Bing and Mary had nice chemistry together.
| Television » Oscars » 08/3/2025 12:39 pm |
- David Lobosco
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Unfortunately Kathryn Crosby as well as other mentioned like Linda Lavin and Martin Mull were not bigger movie stars. Due to time restraints, they leave off minor actors and actresses.
| Film » Who is your favorite leading lady that Bing starred with in the 1930s? » 08/3/2025 12:38 pm |
- David Lobosco
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Wow, this is an old poll! Thanks for reviving it. I picked Carole Lombard. I'm a big fan of hers. Second would be Mary Carlisle.
| Member Introductions » Welcome Mr. A » 08/3/2025 12:35 pm |
- David Lobosco
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Welcome to the group Mr. A!
You are among Bing Crosby fans, historians, and friends!
| Others of Note » Kitty Kallen - Moonlight Becomes You » 08/3/2025 12:34 pm |
- David Lobosco
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Kitty Kallen recorded this Bing hit for Capitol when she was recording with Bobby Sherwood & His Orchestra.
The band and Kitty do a nice cover version...
| Swaps and Sales » Old Bing Crosby Fan Magazines » 17/2/2025 6:34 pm |
- David Lobosco
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What an exciting opportunity! I am definately interested in the old Club Crosby and ICC magazines.There are rare and unique treasures with an immense value for all Crosbytes.
Hi There!
Once I dig through them, I will let you know what I have. Where are you located at?
| Swaps and Sales » Old Bing Crosby Fan Magazines » 14/2/2025 2:35 pm |
- David Lobosco
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Hello,
I am cleaning out and I have years and years of Club Crosby and ICC magazines. I was going to give them to Goodwill or a charity shop, but let me know if anyone neesds any back issues. I have them from around 1990 to the present.
| Radio » Kraft Music Hall -1943/1944 songs » 18/1/2025 12:36 pm |
- David Lobosco
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I was digging through some of the CDs that a late friend made for me of Kraft Music Hall songs. Bing sure was in fine voice in 1943/1944...
| Recording » Brunswick - 1932 » 16/1/2025 12:12 am |
- David Lobosco
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David, by coincidence I'm listening to my Jonzo CDs in chronological order (again) and that's the disc that I'm about to hear again. It's a great way for me to spend an hour or two on a quiet afternoon.
You know what - I really should do that as well. That's a great idea!
| Recording » Brunswick - 1932 » 03/1/2025 11:41 pm |
- David Lobosco
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| Recording » Brunswick - 1932 » 03/1/2025 11:41 pm |
- David Lobosco
- Replies: 18
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