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Bea Wain - A Ghost Of A Chance
No one could sing the song "A Ghost Of A Chance" like Bing, and he even is credited with co-writing the song. Bea Wain recorded a nice version for Victor Records in 1939 though...
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Re: Bea Wain - A Ghost Of A Chance
I agree David. She sang that fine song very well. The record label is interesting and I presume the Walter Gross who directed the orchestra is the fellow who wrote 'Tenderly'.
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Re: Bea Wain - A Ghost Of A Chance
Graham Pascoe wrote:
I agree David. She sang that fine song very well. The record label is interesting and I presume the Walter Gross who directed the orchestra is the fellow who wrote 'Tenderly'.
I believe so. Good spot!
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Re: Bea Wain - A Ghost Of A Chance
Another Crosby connection is that in the late 30s Bea Wain led a vocal quartet called, 'Bea and The Bachelors', whose personnel included former 'Rhythm Boy' Al Rinker.
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Re: Bea Wain - A Ghost Of A Chance
Like Bob Hope, Bea Wain made it to 100...April 30, 1917 to August 19, 2017.
A smooth singer, and a neat 'Swing' take of this fine song.
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Re: Bea Wain - A Ghost Of A Chance
Another Crosby connection is that in the late 30s Bea Wain led a vocal quartet called, 'Bea and The Bachelors', whose personnel included former 'Rhythm Boy' Al Rinker.
I never knew that!
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