''How the West Was Won'' was a 2-LP album recorded in July 1959 at United Recorders, Hollywood, for Bing Crosby's own company, Project Records. It was released by RCA Victor in 1960 and featured Crosby, Rosemary Clooney as well as other singers. The backing orchestra was conducted by Bob Thompson. The records were issued with automatic couplings, i.e. LOP 6070-1 - sides 1 and 3, LOP 6070-2 - sides 2 and 4.

Reception

Billboard liked the album, saying "This handsome set is sure to attract. The striking cover and informative booklet are perfect complements to the fine album contents which are interpreted by a stellar line-up of artists. The two-disk set offers a heap of Americana in narrated form. Strongest potential."

Track listing

CD

Bing's songs from the album were released on CD as ''Lillis, Love and a Little Covered Wagon'' (catalog number HLVCD-004).
In 2007 the complete album was re-released on CD by

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(BCD-16634-AR).

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:How The West Was Won (Bing Crosby Album) 1960 albums RCA Victor albums Bing Crosby albums