Going Hollywood, Vol. 1: 1930-1936 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] 2CD SET [Import]

Bing Crosby | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 5, 1998)
• Original Release Date: May 5, 1998
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Jasmine Music
• ASIN: B0000060HP
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #246,999 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Music Hath Charms / My Lord Delivered Daniel

2. Mississippi Mud / So The Bluebirds And The Blackbirds Got Together

3. When The Folks High Up Do The Mean Low Down

4. Out Of Nowhere

5. Just One More Chance

6. Dinah

7. Here Lies Love

8. Please

9. Down The Old Ox Road

10. Moonstruck

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. It's A Lie / A Sailor Can't Be True To Any One Girl

2. I Positively Refuse To Sing

3. May I?

4. She Reminds Me Of You

5. Goodnight Lovely Little Lady

6. Love Thy Neighbour

7. Once In A Blue Moon

8. Straight From The Shoulder

9. Love In Bloom

10. I'm Hummin', I'm Whistlin', I'm Singin'

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Out on the West Coast of America, in Spokane, Washington, in 1925, two young men decided to 'up roots' and leave their home town. Of little significance except to the people involved, you might say there was nothing unusual about such an event. History was to prove otherwise. Outside of studying law and working afternoons in an attorney's office, Bing Crosby spent most of his time singing and playing drums in a local band called The Musicaladers. Soon realising he could make more money as a singer than by pursuing a career in the legal profession, he dropped out of Gonzaga University and with Musicalader pianist Al Rinker set off for California to find fame and fortune. The date October 15, a date that heralded the launch of a young man destined to become one of the most popular entertainers of all time. Indeed, some would say the most popular. Arriving in Los Angeles the following month, they auditioned and were hired by the Fanchon & Marco Time Agency to appear in a revue entitled "The Syncopation Idea". In April 1926 they joined Will Morrissey's Music Hall Revue, an engagement that lasted into August when, under the auspices of Paramount. Another double CD from JASMINE in the Stage & Screen series, compiled by world-respected Crosby expert Geoff Milne. The first issue in a three volume set, this is an overdue and serious attempt to chronicle Bing Crosby s catalogue of songs featured in his many film appearances, using a mixture of studio recorded and film soundtracks. as appropriate. The last twelve months have seen a resurgence of interest in Der Bingle and we are sure this CD will further increase that demand. Out on the West Coast of America, in Spokane, Washington, in 1925, two young men decided to 'up roots' and leave their home town. Of little significance except to the people involved, you might say there was nothing unusual about such an event. History was to prove otherwise. Outside of studying law and working afternoons in an attorney's office, Bing Crosby spent most of his time singing and playing drums in a local band called The Musicaladers. Soon realising he could make more money as a singer than by pursuing a career in the legal profession, he dropped out of Gonzaga University and with Musicalader pianist Al Rinker set off for California to find fame and fortune. The date October 15, a date that heralded the launch of a young man destined to become one of the most popular entertainers of all time. Indeed, some would say the most popular. Arriving in Los Angeles the following month, they auditioned and were hired by the Fanchon & Marco Time Agency to appear in a revue entitled "The Syncopation Idea". In April 1926 they joined Will Morrissey's Music Hall Revue, an engagement that lasted into August when, under the auspices of Paramount. See Also: JASCD113/4 - Going Hollywood, Vol. 2: 1936-1939 JASCD121/2 - Going Hollywood, Vol. 3: 1940-1944 JASCD127/8 - Hit the Road with Bing & Bob - From Bali to Zanzibar JASCD130/1 - Going Hollywood, Vol. 4: 1944-1949 JASCD318 (With Rosemary Clooney) - Hey, Look Us Over! JASCD392 - Too Marvellous For Words - The Top Fifty Of His Many Greatest Hits JASCD651 - Bing & Bob JASMCD3557 - Cowboy Country - Crosby Style JASMCD3558 - Another Ride In Cowboy Country

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bing rules!, July 7, 2000

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Candace Scott (Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Going Hollywood, Vol. 1: 1930-1936 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] 2CD SET (Audio CD)

What a marvelous compilation of Bing's early recordings, many of which are hard to obtain, unless you have the Jonzo series on LP. The two discs allow listeners to sample Bing's different styles and hear the innovation he introduced into popular music. It's too little stated, but it's too true: without Bing, there would have been no Sinatra.

Two highlights here are "I'm Hummin', I'm Whistlin', I'm Singin'" and "Just An Echo In The Valley." Neither are given the ink they deserve and both vividly show the amazing vocal range Crosby had. When he hits those high notes and holds them it sends shivers up your spine.

This is a great introduction to those new to Bing Crosby and a welcome addition to more seasoned Crosbyphiles.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The biggest musical movie star of the the 1930s...& here are the songs up to 1936., August 23, 2005

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komyathy (U.S.A. & elsewhere traveling) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Going Hollywood, Vol. 1: 1930-1936 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] 2CD SET (Audio CD)

The films from 1930-36 from which these songs were taken include:"King of Jazz," "Reaching for the Moon," "Confessions of a Co-ed," "The Big Broadcast," "College Humor," "Too Much Harmony," "Going Hollywood," "We're not Dressing," "She Loves me not," "Here is my Heart," "Mississippi," "Two for Tonight," "The Big Broadcast of 1936." Bing was best during these years, I believe. Check out "Hollywood Rhythm," a collection of video shorts made in the 1930s too. It has a great short of Bing getting involved with a gal he's never met, who claims to be his fiance. It's where he does "Where the Blue of the night meets the gold of the day." Cheers!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bing: A big voice for the big screen, October 24, 2001

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Benjamin R. Garrison (Lynnwood, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Going Hollywood, Vol. 1: 1930-1936 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] 2CD SET (Audio CD)

If you're a Bing fan, you'll want to own this one. Bing was never in finer voice than in the early-to-mid 1930s, and he's at his best here. What other singer had his great range and and power? Some come close, but they can't eclipse Mr. Crosby. All of his songs resonate with glowing warmth and charm. The best part of this fine collection are the hard-to-find titles. My personal favorite was "Our Big Love Scene," which is truly under-heard and definitely one of his best. There are a lot of fun novelty songs too including "Boo Boo Boo" and "Bucking the Wind." This two-CD set is chalk full of wonderful stuff. It's well worth the money. Happy listening!