El Timbo wrote:

I have many fond memories of Bing, - - to him accidentally rear-ending my father in a very very minor traffic accident in Burlingame, CA, (who could get angry if Bing tapped your vehicle!)  

Welcome Tim. I hope Bing's insurers paid out for the dent!  Or do you keep such a thing as a dent in your vehicle with such connections as a souvenir? 

 

Thank you Richard and Ron! There was no real damage to Dad's car, and the bragging rights alone that it happened was well worth it. It was always such a pleasure to see him about town and acting as just your average neighbor. The public treated he and his family just the same, with respect and privacy. Also, Trick-or-Treating at his house on Halloween, would always provide for a full size Hershey's Chocolate Bar with Almonds. Quite the treat.

I'm curious, did Kathryn sell her home in Genoa, Nevada after Maurice Sullivan passed away in that auto accident, or does she still spend time there? The front gate on the home in Hillsborough still remains open.

Cheers!

Tim, your 'discovery' of new things Bing is something which many of us have been experiencing for years. It's surprising how previously unknown or unavailable material comes to light. Bing intended to perform in Australia (where I live) after his 1977 tour of Britain but his death prevented that. His first record 'I've got the girl' was released here (credited to the Charleston Serenaders) and most of his singles were pressed here during the next few decades. He was a major force in Aussie entertainment for many years.