Bob Crosby
George Robert Crosby (August 23, 1913 – March 9, 1993) was an American jazz singer and bandleader, best known for his group the Bob-Cats, which formed around 1935. The Bob-Cats were a New Orleans Dixieland-style jazz octet. He was the younger brother of famed singer and actor Bing Crosby. On TV, Bob Crosby guest-starred in The Gisele MacKenzie Show. He was also a regular cast member of The Jack Benny Program, on both radio and television, taking over the role of bandleader after Phil Harris' departure. Crosby hosted his own afternoon TV variety show on CBS, The Bob Crosby Show (1953–1957). Crosby received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for television and radio. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 23, 1913 (Washington), Died March 9, 1993 (La Jolla)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1957
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, vocalist, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 276-300 of 388 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | DLA 2277 | 10-in. | 12/16/1940 | Burnin' the candle at both ends | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2292 | 10-in. | 12/23/1940 | The big noise from Winnetka | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2293 | 10-in. | 12/23/1940 | Something I dreamed, no doubt | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2308 | 10-in. | 12/30/1940 | Chick-ee-chick | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2309 | 10-in. | 12/30/1940 | Blue echoes (Cuatro vidas) | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2310 | 10-in. | 12/30/1940 | Until you fall in love | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2311 | 10-in. | 12/30/1940 | Much more lovely | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2347 | 10-in. | 1/6/1941 | Sunset at sea | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2348 | 10-in. | 1/6/1941 | I, yi, yi, yi, yi (I like you very much) | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2349 | 10-in. | 1/6/1941 | Chica-chica-boom-chic | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2722 | 10-in. | 9/4/1941 | A gay ranchero | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2723 | 10-in. | 9/4/1941 | Something new | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2724 | 10-in. | 9/4/1941 | I'm trusting in you | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2725 | 10-in. | 9/4/1941 | From one love to another | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2767 | 10-in. | 9/17/1941 | My imaginary love | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2768 | 10-in. | 9/17/1941 | A sinner kissed an angel | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2769 | 10-in. | 9/17/1941 | Weekend in Havana | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2770 | 10-in. | 9/17/1941 | Two in love | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2771 | 10-in. | 9/17/1941 | Take it easy | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2834 | 10-in. | 1/20/1942 | Vultee special | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2835 | 10-in. | 1/20/1942 | Russian sailors' dance | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2836 | 10-in. | 1/20/1942 | A Zoot suit (For my Sunday gal) | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2837 | 10-in. | 1/20/1942 | Barrelhouse Bessie from Basin Street | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2838 | 10-in. | 1/20/1942 | Brass boogie, part 1 | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2839 | 10-in. | 1/20/1942 | Brass boogie, part 2 | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Crosby, Bob," accessed May 5, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.
Crosby, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 5, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.
"Crosby, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Crosby, Bob, 1913-1993 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83196092
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