'' Selections from Welcome Stranger '' is an album of

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s by

Bing Crosby Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer, comedian, entertainer and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwi ...

of songs featured in his film ''

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''. All of the songs were written by

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(music) and Johnny Burke (lyrics).

Reception

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'' magazine said Crosby "emphasises the hit quality of the score's ballad song, "As Long As I'm Dreaming". Other songs have only production value, Crosby singing it in easy and rhythmic style for "Smile Right Back at the Sun" and "My Heart Is a Hobo". And with the Calico Kids on the chant, Crosby is also the caller for the country style square dance ditty." '' Down Beat'' was positive: :Better sides than Bing has made in a long while. Sounds if he actually felt like singing. In 'Style' it's mostly his engaging half-singing manner that sneaks him through the by now apparent faults in his upper tones - and it's a square dance too.

Track listing

These songs were featured on a 2-disc, 78 rpm album set, Decca Album No. A-531.

References

{{Authority control Bing Crosby albums 1947 albums Decca Records albums