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Los Angeles Bing Crosby
The legacy of Bing Crosby lives on at Del Mar
bing crosby stakes
July 29, 2011
Sunday’s feature race, the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes, celebrates one of Del Mar Racetrack’s founders, the iconic American singer and...
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The story of Bing Crosby's hit Swinging on a Star
Bing Crosby
April 12, 2012
In 1945, the Oscar winning Best Song was Swinging on a Star. It was written for theBing Crosby starring film Going MyWay by Jimmy Van Heusen and...
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How many tunes from 1948 can you name?
Bing Crosby
March 14, 2012
Special note from one of Bing's biggest fans...Kevin Doherty:Hi Rick,During 1948, American Federation of Musicians head James Caesar Petrillo...
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Memories of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and the Beatles in England
Bing Crosby
January 5, 2012
A small town girl from South Tyneside, England who hit the big time working with the stars died two years ago just four days before her 75th...
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'White Christmas' easy pick for #1 position among holiday chart hits
Oldies Music
December 11, 2011
When attempting to compile a list of the Top 10 oldies pop music Christmastime chart hits from the '50s, '60s and '70s, it's easy...
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Classic films in focus: 'White Christmas' (1954)
Classic Movies
December 8, 2011
Although it shares several notable elements with “Holiday Inn” (1942), including star Bing Crosby and songs by Irving Berlin, &ldquo...
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The Top Ten Songs of 1944 remember?
Bing Crosby
September 29, 2011
Do you remember? The Top Ten Songs of 1944;1) Bing Crosby, "Swinging on a Star" 2) Andrews Sisters, "Shoo-Shoo Baby" 3) Bing...
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Frank Sinatra's early idol
Bing Crosby
August 23, 2011
Here isa Frank Sinatra "peer" quote.... from Frank's idol during the courting days of Nancy Barbato..............."A talent like...
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Who was the greatest pop singer?
Frank Sinatra
May 9, 2011
Q. Who was, or is, the greatest pop singer? My friends say it was Michael Jackson, but my Dad says it was Frank Sinatra. Why Sinatra?A. Great...
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What were the top hits of 1945? Part Four
Top songs of 1945
April 27, 2011
Here are the Top Songs of 1945, Part Four (Numbers 1 to 10).1. Sentimental Journey - Les Brown with Doris Day2. Its Been a Long, Long Time - Harry...
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