09/5/2023 2:58 pm  #1


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...



 

 

25/5/2023 8:37 am  #2


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'.

 

25/5/2023 7:24 pm  #3


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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28/5/2023 4:31 pm  #4


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.

 

29/5/2023 8:07 am  #5


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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31/5/2023 12:23 pm  #6


Re: Bea Wain - A Ghost Of A Chance

jeremyrose wrote:

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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