Going Hollywood, Vol. 2: 1936-1939 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] 2CD SET [Import]

Bing Crosby | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 18, 2000)
• Original Release Date: April 18, 2000
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Jasmine Music
• ASIN: B00004RJKJ
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,368 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #58 in Music > Pop > Oldies > Tin Pan Alley

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Sailor Beware

2. Moonburn

3. My Heart And I

4. You're The Top

5. Shanghai-De-Ho

6. Empty Saddles

7. Round-Up Lullaby

8. I Can't Escape From You

9. Drink It Down / I'm An Old Cowhand

10. The House Jack Built For Jill

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. My Heart Is Taking Lessons

2. On The Sentimental Side

3. This Is My Night To Dream

4. Only A Gipsy Knows

5. I've Got A Pocketful Of Dreams

6. Don't Let That Moon Get Away

7. Laugh And Call It Love

8. Small Fry

9. Where Is Central Park?

10. The Funny Old Hills

See all 26 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

The long-awaited second volume (another double CD) from JASMINE chronicling Bing Crosby s highly successful Hollywood film career and as before using a mixture of studio and film soundtrack recordings. Meticulously compiled and annotated by expert Geoff Milne. By mid-1935, the time reached on the first volume of Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" (JASCD 108/9), Bing had become one of the top stars of screen, radio and records. Crowds were flocking into cinemas across the nation to see "Two For Tonight" and "The Big Broadcast Of 1936". Three records of songs from the former picture were in the best selling lists whilst his record of "I Wished On The Moon" (from the latter film) was at the number two position, beaten only by Little Jack Little's "I'm In The Mood For Love". His Woodbury Soap sponsored radio show which came to an end in June had enjoyed very high ratings and it seemed the public just couldn't get enough of Mr. Crosby. They needn't have worried - there was much more to come from a star who was riding the crest of a wave. By mid-1935, the time reached on the first volume of Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" (JASCD 108/9), Bing had become one of the top stars of screen, radio and records. Crowds were flocking into cinemas across the nation to see "Two For Tonight" and "The Big Broadcast Of 1936". Three records of songs from the former picture were in the best selling lists whilst his record of "I Wished On The Moon" (from the latter film) was at the number two position, beaten only by Little Jack Little's "I'm In The Mood For Love". His Woodbury Soap sponsored radio show which came to an end in June had enjoyed very high ratings and it seemed the public just couldn't get enough of Mr. Crosby. They needn't have worried - there was much more to come from a star who was riding the crest of a wave. See Also: JASCD108/9 - Going Hollywood, Vol. 1: 1930-1936 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 - 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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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Collector's Dream, April 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Going Hollywood, Vol. 2: 1936-1939 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] 2CD SET (Audio CD)

This series, put out by the Jasmine label, is a dream come true for serious Crosby collectors. Here we have all the tunes (featuring Bing) from his films made between 1936 and 1939. Most are direct from the films, as opposed to the studio versions made at the same time. This is the only place you'll hear the rousing, jazzy version of I'm An Old Cowhand which features Louis Prima and a young Roy Rogers. Also hear Bing's astounding, emotional readings of Empty Saddles and Round-Up Lullaby(those interested in more of Bing's dreamy, twilight tinged western tunes should consult the album I'm An Old Cowhand). Several of the versions here are superior to their studio counterparts. Bing seemed to let loose a little more when it came to films, as witnessed here on the zany, manic duet, You're The Top.

Those brand new to Crosby would do best to get hold of some studio material first. The quality of these recordings is very high considering the sources, and Jasmine has cleaned them up lovingly, but they are best suited for the initiated. Remember, most of these come directly from film soundtracks, and the audio quality, despite careful transfer to disc, reflects this. If you are new to Bing, why not check out the low priced 4-cd box It's Easy To Remember, or the higher-end Bing! His Legendary Years set. A great single disc introduction is Bing Crosby And Jazz Friends.

Those of you familiar with Bing and looking for these tunes should rest assured that this is the best, and perhaps ONLY place to get these versions. Also check out volumes 1 and 3, and expect more to follow. You will not be disappointed.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Beware: not the studio versions!, July 12, 2003

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

This review is from: Going Hollywood, Vol. 2: 1936-1939 [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] 2CD SET (Audio CD)

I have been pleased by all of the Jasmine catalogue of Crosby's film hits, but this volume deviates from the others in one crucial respect. The songs included on this disc are, for the most part, not the studio recordings of the songs, but taken directly from the film soundtrack. The main problem with this is that the sound quality is dreadful on some tracks and in no case superior to the better-known (and superior) studio versions.

A prime example is on the classic Bing track, "Moonburn." The studio version of this song is an irrefutible masterpiece, with Bing bantering with his jazziest intonations. The version of "Moonburn" here is the movie cut and is dreary and deadly in comparison. There are countless other examples of inferior movie versions being included, as opposed to the better quality Decca standards.

If you are a particular fan of the specialized movie versions of these songs, then by all means, this is your baby. But be forewarned about the poor sound quality here and know in advance that the Decca versions sound leagues better than the material included on these CD's.