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 76-100 of 388 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 60911 | 10-in. | 3/19/1936 | Christopher Columbus | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 60912 | 10-in. | 3/19/1936 | Ooh! Look-a there, ain't she pretty? | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60913 | 10-in. | 3/19/1936 | You're "Toots" to me | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60914 | 10-in. | 3/19/1936 | It's great to be in love again | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 61036 | 10-in. | 4/13/1936 | Muskrat ramble | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 61037 | 10-in. | 4/13/1936 | Dixieland shuffle | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 61162 | 10-in. | 6/12/1936 | Pagan love song | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 61163 | 10-in. | 6/12/1936 | Come back, sweet Papa | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 61164 | 10-in. | 6/12/1936 | Sugar foot strut-1 | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 61165 | 10-in. | 6/12/1936 | Stornpin' at the Savoy | Bob Crosby Orchestra ; Judy Garland | leader | ||
| Decca | 61166 | 10-in. | 6/12/1936 | Swing Mr. Charlie | Bob Crosby Orchestra ; Judy Garland | leader | ||
| Decca | 61180 | 10-in. | 6/16/1936 | Guess who | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 61181 | 10-in. | 6/16/1936 | Cross patch | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 61182 | 10-in. | 6/16/1936 | Big Chief De Soto | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 61183 | 10-in. | 6/16/1936 | Marry has a little lamb | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 61184 | 10-in. | 6/16/1936 | Savoy blues | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 61213 | 10-in. | 8/19/1936 | My kingdom for a kiss | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 61214 | 10-in. | 8/19/1936 | Through the courtesy of love | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 61215 | 10-in. | 8/19/1936 | Peter piper | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 61216 | 10-in. | 8/19/1936 | Woman on my weary mind | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 61217 | 10-in. | 8/19/1936 | Royal garden blues-1 | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 61589 | 10-in. | 2/8/1937 | The old spinning wheel | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 61590 | 10-in. | 2/8/1937 | Gin mill blues | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 61591 | 10-in. | 2/8/1937 | If I had you | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 61592 | 10-in. | 2/8/1937 | Between the devil and the deep blue sea | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Crosby, Bob," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.
Crosby, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.
"Crosby, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Crosby, Bob, 1913-1993 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83196092
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