Through The Years Volume Two

Performer: Bing Crosby
Artist: Jud Conlon's Choir; The Andrews Sisters; Betty Mullin; Gary Crosby; Louis Armstrong
Distributor: Allegro (USA)

Notes: Audio Remasterer: Robin Cherry. The second volume in a series of chronological recordings documenting Bing Crosby's output, THROUGH THE YEARS VOL. 2 covers 1951. Although Crosby had already been a star for close to 40 years by the time these tunes were cut, his rich vocal timbre and impeccable phrasing show no signs of wear. Included on this set are tracks recorded with the popular Brazilian ensemble Bando de Lua, songs featuring the stellar harmonies of the Andrew Sisters, and a plethora of Broadway stage songs including favorites from THE KING AND I, SOUTH PACIFIC, and GUYS AND DOLLS.

Record Collector (magazine) (p.102) - 5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his collection gathers a further 25 tracks, including the hit duet with Louis Armstrong, 'Gone Fishin''..."

It can be safely said that Bing Crosby taught America how to sing. Before his arrival in the 1930s, the airwaves were filled with off-pitch, rakish crooners and semi-operatic belters. It was Crosby who brought nuance to popular singing, popularizing the crooning style that influenced everyone from Frank Sinatra to Nat "King" Cole. He was even on hand for the early years of jazz, singing with jazz vocal group the Rhythm Boys in the 1920s. For decades, Crosby was a multi-media giant, hosting his own radio show, appearing on TV, and turning in highly regarded performances in tons of films, both musical and dramatic. He won a Best Actor Oscar in 1945 for his leading role in GOING MY WAY, and his "Road" films with Bob Hope are the stuff of comedic legend.

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