Bing Crosby

Western swing, country music, easy listening, folk music, jazz, traditional pop, western music

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "Crosby's music features a smooth, flowing vocal delivery anchored by rhythmic pace that draws listeners into an evocative emotional landscape."

Bing Crosby's influence on American music and culture is profound, as he helped bridge the gap between traditional pop and the emerging sounds of country and Western swing in the early 20th century. By popularizing a warm, conversational vocal style, he made music accessible and relatable, reshaping how artists approached performance and connecting with audiences on an intimate level. His presence not only transformed vocal delivery but also created a blueprint for future artists who sought to evoke genuine emotion through song. Crosby’s approach combined a nuanced understanding of melody with a relaxed yet commanding stage presence. His mastery of timing and phrasing allowed him to play with rhythm in a way that felt both effortless and innovative. This ability encouraged other singers to explore their own identities within their performances rather than strictly adhering to established styles, opening the doors for greater personal expression in popular music. His songwriting often reflects themes of nostalgia, love, and longing, delivered with a sincerity that captures the listener's imagination. Crosby’s storytelling tends to lean toward impressionistic imagery rather than detailed narratives, allowing listeners to feel the emotional weight of his words without getting lost in specifics.

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Among My Souvenirs

On the Sentimental Side

Bing Crosby: The Voice of Christmas

A Little Bit of Irish

White Christmas

Holiday Inn

A Tribute to Duke

Seasons

Beautiful Memories

At My Time of Life

Bing Crosby Live at the London Palladium

Feels Good, Feels Right

Bingo Viejo

Tom Sawyer

A Southern Memoir

That's What Life Is All About

Bing 'n' Basie

A Time to Be Jolly

Music of Hawaii

Goldilocks

Bing's Hollywood vols.1-15

Around the World with Bing!

Bing At Christmas

Hey Jude / Hey Bing!

Bing Crosby's Treasury - The Songs I Love

Thoroughly Modern Bing

Bing Crosby's Treasury - The Songs I Love

That Travelin' Two-Beat

Bing Crosby Sings the Great Country Hits

12 Songs of Christmas

America, I Hear You Singing

Return to Paradise Islands

On the Happy Side

I Wish You a Merry Christmas

Holiday in Europe

El Señor Bing

101 Gang Songs

My Golden Favorites

Bing & Satchmo

How the West Was Won

Join Bing & Sing Along

Songs of Christmas

Say One for Me – An Original Sound Track Recording

Our Common Heritage

Bing’s Buddies and Beaus

Jack B. Nimble – A Mother Goose Fantasy

Never Be Afraid – A Musical Adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes

Fancy Meeting You Here

In a Little Spanish Town

Bing in Paris

That Christmas Feeling

A Christmas Story - An Axe, An Apple and a Buckskin Jacket

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

New Tricks

Bing with a Beat

The Bible Story of Christmas

Songs I Wish I Had Sung (The First Time Around)

Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings

High Tor

A Christmas Sing with Bing around the World

Anything Goes

High Society – Motion Picture Soundtrack

The Country Girl / Little Boy Lost

Selections from Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Bing Sings the Hits

Some Fine Old Chestnuts

Bing: A Musical Autobiography

Le Bing: Song Hits of Paris

Road to Bali

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Selections from the Paramount Picture "Just for You"

Way Back Home

Yours Is My Heart Alone – Beautiful Love Songs Sung by Bing Crosby

Beloved Hymns