It's The Same Old Shillelagh

Top o'the mornin' to one and all!

From Decca Records in 1945, it's time for Bing Crosby to sing "It's The Same Old Shillelagh."

Bing's joined by Bob Haggart and His Orchestra and The Jesters (NOT the 1950s-1960s R& B group).

1935 HITS ARCHIVE: Silent Night - Bing Crosby (his early version)

Here is Bing Crosby's first recording of "Silent Night," with vocal effects by The Guardsmen Quartette.


Bing is also joined by Victor Young and His Orchestra.


Recorded in Los Angeles on November 12, 1935 and released on Decca #621.


MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

White Christmas - Bing Crosby - 78 RPM - Released 1942

Arguably the most famous recording of Christmas music ever made---here's Bing Crosby with his recording of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," along with the Ken Darby Singers and John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra.


Recorded on May 29, 1942 and released on July 30 of that year as part of a Decca Records album of six 78-RPM records from the Paramount musical film Holiday Inn.

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town - Bing Crosby

Here's a advisory from Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters:


"Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town."


From Decca Records in 1943.

Hollywood Palace 6-12 Christmas Show: Bing & Kathryn Crosby (co-hosts), ...

Here's the December 21, 1968 ABC Network telecast of the Christmas episode of The Hollywood Palace hosted by Bing Crosby and his wife Kathryn.

Bing and Kathryn's kids, Harry, Mary Frances, and Nathaniel are in this one too.

In this program:

Bing Crosby: "White Christmas", "Silent Night" and "This Is That Time of the Year"
Bing and Kathryn Crosby: "When the Kids Are Married" and "Christmas Is A Birthday"
Bing, Kathryn and children: "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Harry Crosby: "Oh, Come Little Children"
Glen Campbell: "Wichita Lineman"
Bing Crosby and Glen Campbell: "1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero"
John Byner (comedian): "Christmas Is Coming"
The Lennon Sisters: "Christmas Waltz" and "Christmas Song"
Bing Crosby and cast: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
Nicolai Olkovikov (juggler from the Moscow State Circus)

1927 Paul Whiteman - Muddy Water (Bing Crosby, vocal)

Time for music by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra as "Pops" and the boys play---and an uncredited Bing Crosby sings----"Muddy Water."

Recorded in New York City on March 7, 1927 and released on Victor #20508.

This recording marks Bing's first solo vocal.

1930 Paul Whiteman - Song Of The Dawn (Bing Crosby & chorus, vocal)

Time for music by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra as the boys play "Song of the Dawn," from the Universal picture King of Jazz, which starred Pops himself.

Vocal by the King of Jazz Chorus (which includes Bing Crosby).

Recorded in Los Angeles on March 21, 1930 and released on Columbia #2163-D

1955 Bing Crosby - Christmas Is A-Comin’

"Christmas Is A-Comin'," according to Bing Crosby, who's joined by Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires and the Orchestra under the direction of Buddy Cole.

This 1955 recording was released on Decca #9-29790.

1947 HITS ARCHIVE: Whiffenpoof Song - Bing Crosby & Fred Waring

Time for music from Bing Crosby with Fred Waring and the Glee Club, "Whiffenpoof Song."

Recorded on June 5, 1947 and released on Decca #23990.

1937 OSCAR-WINNING SONG: Sweet Leilani - Bing Crosby (with Lani McIntire...

Here's Bing Crosby with the Academy Award-winning song "Sweet Leilani," along with Lani McIntire and His Hawaiians.


The song would become the theme song for its' composer, bandleader Harry Owens.


The song was included in the Paramount picture "Waikiki Wedding."


Recorded in Los Angeles on February 23, 1937 and released on Decca #1175.


Aloha!

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: Pennies From Heaven - Bing Crosby

Time for music by Bing Crosby as he sings "Pennies From Heaven," from the Columbia picture of the same name, with Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra.



Recorded in Los Angeles on July 24, 1936 and released on Decca #947.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen-Bing Crosby (1942)

Here again is Bing Crosby with "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman," with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra and Max Terr's Mixed Chorus.


Released on Decca Records in 1942 and was the 78 RPM flip side to Bing's classic recording of "White Christmas."

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: Silent Night, Holy Night - Bing Crosby (1942 version)

From 1942, here again with Bing Crosby with Franz Gruber's immortal hymn, "Silent Night."


Bing is backed by Max Terr's Mixed Chorus and John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra.


Released on Decca #18510.

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) - Bing Crosby...

Here's another Classic Crosby Christmas recording in which Bing sings in both Latin and English.


"Adeste Fideles  (O, Come All Ye Faithful)," with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra and Max Terr's Mixed Chorus.


This 1942 recording was released on Decca #18510.

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: White Christmas - Bing Crosby (his original #1 version)

Here's the classic 1942 version of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," as only Bing Crosby can sing it.








The Ken Darby Singers and John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra back up Bing on this recording.








Released on Decca #18429.

1950 Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters - Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian Chris...

Mele Kalikimaka from Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters!



That's also the name of this 1950 selection (the "Hawaiian Christmas Song) with Bing, Patty, Maxine, and LaVerne plus Vic Schoen and His Orchestra.



Released on Decca #27228.

1955 Bing Crosby - Christmas Is A-Comin’

From 1955 (recorded on November 22 of that year), here's Bing Crosby with "Christmas Is A-Comin' (May God Bless You)," with Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires and orchestra directed by Buddy Cole.

Released on Decca #29790.

Bing Crosby: The Funny Old Hills

From the 1939 Paramount picture "Paris Honeymoon," which starred Bing Crosby, here's Der Bingle himself singing "The Funny Old Hills."

Bing was backed by John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra.

Released in the US on Decca Records.