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Bing Crosby

The pipe smoking crooner known as Bing Crosby was the most influential post war musical artist in America up until the rock era. His films and recording career are legendary. He is the only artist with three stars on the 'walk of fame' in Hollywood. His career and life are discussed in this category.

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Was bing Crosby a Christian?

Bing was baptized a Roman Catholic, and maintained a devout standing within that church his entire life. Whether that makes him a "Christian" I'll leave up to someone else.

Bing Crosby 1940 bing Crosby had a number one hit song?

Bing Crosby had many hit songs but one of which was the song "Only Forever". If you are looking for how many hit songs he had during the 1940's I really have no clue but I would look around.

How many 1 hits did Bing Crosby have?

Every statement about whether a song was "Number 1" in the USA is based on the statistics published by _Billboard_ magazine. Problem is, this publication did not publish OFFICIAL stats for sales until 1958. Between 1940 and 1958 this magazine made weekly lists of lists of best selling records, but these were based on limited polls of retailers. Before 1940 _Billboard_ did not make lists of record sales, but rather lists of sheet music sales and plays on juke boxes.

NEVERTHELESS, Bing is credited with 46 #1 songs.

Was Bing Crosby a harsh man?

Crosby's eldest son wrote a critical memoir, 'Going My Own Way,' showing his father as cold, remote, and both physically and psychologically abusive. Two other sons stated Crosby abused them as well.

Did Bing Crosby record How Tall a Tree?

I presume you mean "So Tall a Tree."

If that's what you mean, then; "Yes," he did record it.

And you can easily get an MP3 of Bing singing that song.

What is the value of a baseball signed by Babe Ruth Joe DiMaggio Bob Hope Bing Crosby Gary Cooper Alan Ladd?

As unique as this baseball is the key to the value will be the Babe Ruth Signature. One of the most prized signatures in the hobby a Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.

Multi signed baseballs are valued as a group of signatures, and how desired that group is as a whole.With the other signatures added, the value of the baseball could lower or rise depending on the number of collectors interested in it. Babe Ruth, and Joe DiMaggio were very popular in their day, and could mix well with entertainers like Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Gary Cooper, and Alan Ladd . But the bottom line in getting top dollar is finding collectors that would be interested in this group.

How did bing Crosby first wife die from?

Actress, dancer and singer, Wilma Winifred Wyatt, aka Dixie Lee (04 Nov 1911 - 01 Nov 1952), was Bing Crosby's first wife and mother to his older 4 children. Her Hollywood social drinking turned into alcoholism, but her cause of death was from ovarian cancer at the age of 41.

Is there an approximate value to a Bing Crosby vintage record cleaner?

Bing Crosby vintage record cleaners have a rather wide range of values depending on condition and color. Typical prices fall between $5 and $20.

How did bing Crosby get discovered?

After a short stint as a drummer in a band of high schoolers, Bing formed a vocal duo with Al Rinker. Al's sister, Mildred Bailey was a popular jazz singer, and introduced Bing to band-leader Paul Whiteman. The latter hired Bing to sing in his group; and the rest is history.

Bing always credited Bailey for allowing him to get his start in show business.

Where can you see a list of all the records Bing Crosby made?

you can go on google and type this same question and get an answer immediatly.

When was Bing Crosby's Last Song created?

Bing Crosby's Last Song was created in 1998.