''Bing Crosby Sings Songs by George Gershwin'' is a compilation album of

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

released in

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featuring songs written by

George Gershwin George Gershwin (; born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions ' ...

Reception

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was enthusiastic: :Crosby singing Gershwin tunes figures to be a winning parlay any time – and this album sounds like a winner, sure enough. Sides were made during recent various years, and it’s nice to be able to report that Croz was in form on each. Every tune here is a 20-carat imperishable, and plenty of earnest affection is lavished on each by Bing and the works of Trotter, Malneck and Victor Young.

Track listing

78rpm album

These previously issued songs were featured in a 4-disc, 78 rpm album set, Decca Album A-702. All music by

LP release

The songs were also featured on a 10" LP album, Decca DL 5081 issued in 1949. Side 1 Side 2

Other releases

In 1950, the same selections were released on a set of 45 rpm records numbered Decca 9-122 and the album cover is shown above.

References

{{Bing Crosby Bing Crosby compilation albums 1949 compilation albums Decca Records compilation albums