03/12/2021 1:56 am  #1


It's that time of year again, and I've been loving Bing's Xmas tunes

I absolutely love Bing's Christmas recordings.  I think they are among the greatest ever of any artist who recorded Christmas classics and standards. 

Possibly my favorite in this category is Hark The Herald Angels Sing.  His voice is perfect as always, rich, emotive, deep, clear... just awe inspiring.  There is no singer like him alive today.
And the backing vocals, the choir, the orchestra and the organ.  Its a treasure!

Can anyone give me a link to a full discographical summary of the piece?  When did he record it?  Where?  Who played what and who arranged it and all that?

 

03/12/2021 7:06 am  #2


Re: It's that time of year again, and I've been loving Bing's Xmas tunes

Recorded 5 Oct1962 as part of a medley. Orchestral and Choral arrangements by Bob Thompson, Jack Halloran and Peter Matz

Last edited by Malcolm Macfarlane (03/12/2021 7:06 am)

 

03/12/2021 7:12 am  #3


Re: It's that time of year again, and I've been loving Bing's Xmas tunes

 

03/12/2021 11:35 pm  #4


Re: It's that time of year again, and I've been loving Bing's Xmas tunes

Awesome!  Thank you Sir!

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07/12/2021 5:37 pm  #5


Re: It's that time of year again, and I've been loving Bing's Xmas tunes

My favorite "non White Christmas" Christmas recording that Bing made was "You're All I Want For Christmas". It is pretty forgotten now. Frankie Laine also made a decent recording of it.

 

25/12/2021 3:49 pm  #6


Re: It's that time of year again, and I've been loving Bing's Xmas tunes

Here's a Christmas Day poll in the L.A. Times. This makes me feel REALLY good!!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!!!! Better Xmas Song?
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[*]43%Mariah's "All I Want for Christmas is You"
[*]57%Bing Crosby's "White Christmas"
[/list]
*Poll Results18,058 total votes


All the best,
Paul M. Mock
 

30/12/2021 3:59 am  #7


Re: It's that time of year again, and I've been loving Bing's Xmas tunes

Here's a belated comment on Bing's Christmas songs. I love the 'new' Bing at Christmas... with the London Symphony Orchestra CD.

 

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