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Chesterfield - 1952
Here's some great songs from Bing's Chesterfield shows of 1952. Hard to believe these are over 70 years ago...
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Re: Chesterfield - 1952
Wonderful Songs! The Chesterfield show was always my favorite
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Yes, the sound quality, as well of the songs is beautiful. I think Chesterfield is my favourite Radio era of Bing's, too. A combination of the much improved audio quality, courtesy of Bing's huge influence with Ampex magnetic tape and many of his performers and duets with a wonderful roster of musical guests.
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Ian Kerstein wrote:
Yes, the sound quality, as well of the songs is beautiful. I think Chesterfield is my favourite Radio era of Bing's, too. A combination of the much improved audio quality, courtesy of Bing's huge influence with Ampex magnetic tape and many of his performers and duets with a wonderful roster of musical guests.
I love how Bing wasn't afraid to try different songs or something that he never recorded before.
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I agree wholeheartedly, David. He didn't just stick to the tried and true, as for example another of my favourite singers, Dick Haymes seemed to. When one thinks of the breadth of Bing's song styles and genres, it's incredible. Jazz, showtunes, ballads, country, big band swingers and some very successful later pop interpretations - his version of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now", as featured on a 1968 "Hollywood Palace" episode, I believe to be the superior of any other.
Radio wise, I have such a weakness for Bing's "Young at Heart" recording from his 1954 (I think) General Electric season. He sings with that unique combination of ease and intimate emotion.
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Oh, David, the loose, jazzy sassiness of this is just sublime with the chorus complementing perfectly, as Bing rides that rhythm!