That's a Great one but I want you to pick one from the 30's and 40's. Could be a Greatest Hits type of cd. Carmela

Very good choices Anton.

However, if it can still be found - and I see it is still listed by some dealers, I think that one of the best overviews is the 4 CD Decca/MCA set 
Bing Crosby - His Legendary Years 1931-1957 MCAD4 - 10887

It also has a very good informative booklet.

This was issued as long ago as 1993, but can still be found and Amazon have it as a download
http://www.amazon.com/Bing-His-Legendary-Years-1931-1957/dp/B000002OPK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358468075&sr=8-1&keywords=bing+crosby+his+legendary+years


But then this still omits so much lovely stuff from 1958 and onwards. 

Bing was several entertainers in one - taking in several genres and he certainly moved with the times.

I'm sure that everyone has ideas here - What do others think?
 

My favorite Bing CD is my first one...Bing Sings Again (MCA), issued in 1987...

Track Listing
1. Ol' Spring Fever, The - (previously unreleased)
2. Dear Hearts and Gentle People
3. Beyond the Reef
4. Swinging on a Star
5. Where the Blue of the Night (Meets the Gold of the Day)
6. I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)
7. Welcome to My Dreams
8. (You Know It All) Smarty
9. Moonlight Becomes You
10. What's New?
11. I'm Through with You
12. Blue Skies
13. Too Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby)
14. You Are Too Beautiful - (previously unreleased)
15. I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
16. Now Is the Hour (Maori Farewell Song)

Details
Playing Time: 47 min.
Producer: Steve Hoffman (Compilation)
Distributor: Universal Distribution
Recording Type: Studio
Recording Mode: Mono
SPAR Code: n/a
Album Notes
Recorded between 1931 & 1952.Digitally remastered by Steve Hoffman.Personnel: Bing Crosby (vocals).Audio Remasterer: Steve Hoffman.Bing Crosby was perhaps the most versatile singer who ever picked up a microphone. While never as deep as his successor Frank Sinatra, Crosby had the greater musical range in his ability to perform nearly any song credibly, all the way from hot jazz to home-on-the-range campfire songs. In fact, some "cowboy" numbers like the expansive "The Ol' Spring Fever" and "I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)" appear on this superior collection, compiled from the years 1931 through 1953 by famed remastering engineer Steve Hoffman.This span of years might lead one to expect a great disparity in sound and performance. What emerges instead is a thoughtful selection of Crosby's great and varied vocal art, some well-known songs such as "Swinging on a Star," and "Too Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby)," as well as standards like "Moonlight Becomes You," "What's New," and Rodgers & Hart's "You Are Too Beautiful." And just to emphasize Crosby's utter universality, there are two Hawaiian tunes, one of which, "Now Is the Hour (Maori Farewell Song)," closes the set in grand style.

Lobosco,

Though I have quite an extensive collection of Crosby CDs and LPs, I didn't have and didn't know about Bing Sings Again. I like the track listing that you posted in your message, so I just ordered a second-hand copy of it from Amazon for $3 plus shipping. I can't wait to receive it! Believe it or not, there are some songs on there ("Smarty," of which Fats Waller does a hilarious version, "Welcome to My Dreams") that I have never heard done by Bing.

Thanks for the recommendation! 

Last edited by Anton G.-F. (18/1/2013 10:42 pm)

I wanted to play a cd when certain people come to my house that's why I asked which one would be a good choice. I have all that were mentioned except BING SINGS AGAIN. The Legendary Years is another Great Set. I love the video of the same name too!!! Carmela