tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post3649999594800772751..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: Bing Sings the Oscar SongsCaftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-85992449605968317912011-05-06T14:36:50.209-07:002011-05-06T14:36:50.209-07:00Those radio shows seem as vibrant as today. The k...Those radio shows seem as vibrant as today. The knack for communication was something Bing always had in abundance.<br /><br />He sang in a lower tone in his later years. He really knew how to take care of his voice. Bing's last albums, made shortly before his death, are the work of a man still in control of his gifts.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-42834687410246914512011-05-06T05:20:02.409-07:002011-05-06T05:20:02.409-07:00He had a remarkably successful career, and unlike ...He had a remarkably successful career, and unlike a lot of professional entertainers, the heights he reached his early days sustained him in later decades. His voice, his manner and his charisma were perfectly suited to radio, and his popularity there brought him to the movies. I suppose few entertainers have ever parlayed their talent into such a gold mine. Really something, our Bing. I especially like his old Kraft Music Hall radio shows. <br /><br />Thanks for a great post.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-57788539873083166982011-05-06T02:53:49.702-07:002011-05-06T02:53:49.702-07:00Right back at ya', FlickChick, and thanks for ...Right back at ya', FlickChick, and thanks for the kind words.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-82860866519191345742011-05-05T16:42:38.796-07:002011-05-05T16:42:38.796-07:00Oh, CW, I love Bing! I am always "singing&quo...Oh, CW, I love Bing! I am always "singing" his praises and am so happy when I see someone else who loves him, too. Great post and most enjoyable!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-90997277637137127382011-05-05T15:56:37.101-07:002011-05-05T15:56:37.101-07:00I'm so sorry to hear you are under the weather...I'm so sorry to hear you are under the weather. Prescription: drink plenty of Minute Maid and listen to Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings.<br /><br />I am extremely honoured that you would like to use my post. Certainly, my friend.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-55962683013590239372011-05-05T12:33:56.863-07:002011-05-05T12:33:56.863-07:00By the way, could I use your post on my Bing Crosb...By the way, could I use your post on my Bing Crosby blog. I would give you credit and everything. Let me know!David Loboscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870831249761911028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-53194914798100214222011-05-05T12:32:30.027-07:002011-05-05T12:32:30.027-07:00Despite being sick on Bing's birthday with the...Despite being sick on Bing's birthday with the flu, your blog entry made my day!David Loboscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870831249761911028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-25888136249062016622011-05-05T07:54:13.270-07:002011-05-05T07:54:13.270-07:00Brian, that's the way it goes. Some singers d...Brian, that's the way it goes. Some singers do it for you and some singers don't. It doesn't stand in the way of an appreciation that they may be good at what they do, but they're just not "your" guy or gal.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-83421948487854434572011-05-05T02:09:12.265-07:002011-05-05T02:09:12.265-07:00There was something about Bing that didn't res...There was something about Bing that didn't resonate with me. I have no idea what it was to this day.<br /><br />I do have to admit, he had a very soothing voice and he made some classic recordings.Godinlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810537466095376965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-29412952661263160292011-05-03T20:53:11.921-07:002011-05-03T20:53:11.921-07:00Moira, I understand that Giddens second volume on ...Moira, I understand that Giddens second volume on Bing is scheduled to come out this fall. Hooray!<br /><br />What "Birth of the Blues" lacks in historically accuracy, it more than makes up for in its music. Nostalgic favourites like "My Melancholy Baby", "Tiger Rag", "By the Light of the Silvery Moon, "St. Louis Blues" and, especially Bing & Mary Martin's jazzy duet of "Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie" (check YouTube). For the newer piece Johnny Mercer provided "The Waiter, the Porter and the Upstairs Maid" sung by Bing, Mary and Jack Teagarden. Good stuff! I do think you'll get a kick out of the trumpet player in the band played by Brian Donlevy. Yes, listen to that friend.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-90099542602479883002011-05-03T20:48:30.939-07:002011-05-03T20:48:30.939-07:00Classic Becky, I have seen "White Christmas&q...Classic Becky, I have seen "White Christmas" calm overheated shoppers in department stores in that last frenzied week before Christmas. That's magic!<br /><br />There are a couple of excellent Bing Crosby movie collections on dvd, if you want to have a Crosby marathon.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-65046927075646557162011-05-03T16:26:00.005-07:002011-05-03T16:26:00.005-07:00I've always liked Crosby, having listened to t...I've always liked Crosby, having listened to the surprisingly jazzy records of Bing with the Rhythm Boys from the late '20s and early '30s when I was a kid,(they were my Mom's 78s). Of his films, I'm very fond of <b>We're Not Dressing</b>, <b>Pennies From Heaven</b> and <b>Sing You Singers</b>, but a friend just recommended <b>Birth of the Blues,</b> which I'm not familiar with, are you? Apparently it is on DVD. <br /><br />I agree about <b>Rhythm on the River.</b> Basil is very funny as the composer. Have you read Gary Giddins' excellent bio, ""Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams, The Early Years, 1903-1940"? I loved it and hope that someday Giddins publishes a follow-up volume. <br /><br />This was a terrific article and reminder of how influential Crosby was as a performer. Thanks for posting this and reminding me of him. <br />Cheers, <br />MoiraMoira Finniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626493736940699514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-2119528102318825252011-05-03T15:47:30.411-07:002011-05-03T15:47:30.411-07:00I would LOVE to have that record! What a lovely t...I would LOVE to have that record! What a lovely tribute to Bing, and reminders of all those wonderful songs over the years. <br /><br />White Christmas was the obvious best for its year, but I have always loved "It Seems to Me I've Heard That Song Before." So haunting. I'd like to hear Bing sing it!<br /><br />I haven't seen many of these movies for a long time, and you have inspired me to look them up again. Good stuff, Caftan Woman!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-71519445092997952802011-05-03T12:21:17.259-07:002011-05-03T12:21:17.259-07:00Love your entry on Bing! Bing would have been prou...Love your entry on Bing! Bing would have been proud!David Loboscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870831249761911028noreply@blogger.com