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 126-150 of 388 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 64927 | 10-in. | 1/23/1939 | Skaters waltz in swingtime | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 64928 | 10-in. | 1/23/1939 | Stomp off, let's go | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 64929 | 10-in. | 1/23/1939 | Smokey Mary | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 64930 | 10-in. | 1/23/1939 | South Rampart Street parade | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 64931 | 10-in. | 1/23/1939 | Song of the wanderer | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 64932 | 10-in. | 1/23/1939 | Cherry | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 64933 | 10-in. | 1/23/1939 | Eye opener | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 65942 | 10-in. | 7/10/1939 | You and your love | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 65943 | 10-in. | 7/10/1939 | Melancholy mood | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 65998 | 10-in. | 7/24/1939 | Over the rainbow | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 65999 | 10-in. | 7/24/1939 | Oh you crazy moon | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 66000 | 10-in. | 7/24/1939 | Day in, day out | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 66220 | 10-in. | 8/29/1939 | Boogie woogie Maxixe | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 66221 | 10-in. | 8/29/1939 | Blue orchids | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 66222 | 10-in. | 8/29/1939 | The world is waiting for the sunrise | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 66292 | 10-in. | 9/6/1939 | What used to was used to was | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 66293 | 10-in. | 9/6/1939 | Lilacs in the rain | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 66539 | 10-in. | 9/11/1939 | can I help it? | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 66540 | 10-in. | 9/11/1939 | The starlit hour | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 66666 | 10-in. | 9/25/1939 | The little man who wasn't there | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 66667 | 10-in. | 9/25/1939 | (Why couldn't it last) Last night | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 66702 | 10-in. | 10/2/1939 | Air mail stomp | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 66791 | 10-in. | 10/23/1939 | I thought about you | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 66792 | 10-in. | 10/23/1939 | Happy birthday to love | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 66793 | 10-in. | 10/23/1939 | For dancers only | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Crosby, Bob," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.
Crosby, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.
"Crosby, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 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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