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 301-325 of 388 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | DLA 2851 | 10-in. | 1/27/1942 | Sugar foot stomp | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2852 | 10-in. | 1/27/1942 | King Porter stomp | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2853 | 10-in. | 1/27/1942 | Jimtown blues | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2854 | 10-in. | 1/27/1942 | Eccentric (That eccentric rag Cor. CRL-57089, (G) 94099EPC) | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2855 | 10-in. | 1/27/1942 | Milenberg joys | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2856 | 10-in. | 1/27/1942 | Original Dixieland one-step | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2867 | 10-in. | 1/29/1942 | That da da strain | Bob Crosby's Bob Cats | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2868 | 10-in. | 1/29/1942 | Sweethearts on parade | Bob Crosby's Bob Cats | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2869 | 10-in. | 1/29/1942 | It's a long, long way to Tipperary | Bob Crosby's Bob Cats | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2870 | 10-in. | 1/29/1942 | Tin roof blues | Bob Crosby's Bob Cats | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2885 | 10-in. | 2/5/1942 | 'Way down yonder in New Orleans | Bob Crosby's Bob Cats | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2886 | 10-in. | 2/5/1942 | You'll be sorry | Bob Crosby's Bob Cats | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2887 | 10-in. | 2/5/1942 | Tears on my pillow | Bob Crosby's Bob Cats | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2888 | 10-in. | 2/5/1942 | I'll be true to the one I love | Bob Crosby's Bob Cats | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2907 | 10-in. | 2/17/1942 | Black zephyr | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2908 | 10-in. | 2/17/1942 | Blue surreal | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2909 | 10-in. | 2/17/1942 | Chain gang | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2910 | 10-in. | 2/17/1942 | Ec-Stacy | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2928 | 10-in. | 3/3/1942 | Poor you | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2929 | 10-in. | 3/3/1942 | I'll keep the lovelight burning | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2930 | 10-in. | 3/3/1942 | Don't sit under the apple tree | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2931 | 10-in. | 3/3/1942 | Last call for love | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | DLA 2932 | 10-in. | 3/3/1942 | Dear old Donegal | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | L 3090 | 10-in. | 7/13/1942 | The Marines' hymn | Bob Crosby Orchestra ; Bob Crosby | vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3091 | 10-in. | 7/13/1942 | Anchors aweigh | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist |
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
Wikidata: Bob Crosby - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q887871
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MusicBrainz: Bob Crosby - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/de5cc0b2-e97f-440e-b280-d112d0c09ff5
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