Top O the Morning: Irish Collection

Bing Crosby | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 27, 1996)
• Original Release Date: February 27, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca
• ASIN: B000002OZL
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,433 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #14 in Music > Miscellaneous > Nostalgia
  • #34 in Music > Broadway & Vocalists > Classic Vocalists
  • #89 in Music > Pop > Vocal Pop > Classic

Editorial Reviews

Of course this contains \Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral." Other highlights include ""MacNamara's Band"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sound quality!, July 26, 2003

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

This review is from: Top O the Morning: Irish Collection (Audio CD)

Most Bing fans will have all of these songs already on other CD collections, but this set has truly outstanding sound quality. These are remastered takes and the difference clearly shows. When Bing hits the final high note (singing the word "lullaby") on Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral, it's never sounded more crisp, clear and beautiful. There is absolutely no superfluous background noise or hiss on any of these wonderful recordings. My favorite is Bing's version of Danny Boy, which is darn near definitive. Many people prefer a tenor's version to this song, ala Dennis Day, but Bing's baritone owns this song. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling is another gem and the phrasing on this quiet song is exquisite.

Another highlight is the somber, haunting Galway Bay. Again, no one sings this song like Crosby. I highly recommend this CD for novice Crosby fans and even for long-time Bing followers. You will be astounded as the high quality sound. It sounds as if der Bingle is sitting in your living room, singing directly to you. Now that's a fine idea!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Crosby with a nice mix., September 12, 1998

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Sue Horn "Sue" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Top O the Morning: Irish Collection (Audio CD)

For all who know and love his music, Crosby's Irish songs are some of the best. This selection does not dissappoint, and Bing is in fine voice on the lot. A few songs are missing, and hopefully they will turn up on future collections, but this one is a winner.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No One Better Than Himself!, September 7, 2002

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Alice Kane "Collie Girl" (North-Central IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Top O the Morning: Irish Collection (Audio CD)

Well, this is the best of the best of Irish music! Sure, and who better than Himself to sing these wonderful old classics!

Bing was in top form as he sang each of these songs. Not a disappointment in the whole lot! A few I'd never heard before, and it's that glad I am to have them NOW!

This 24 songs collection is a real bargan at such a low price. I couldn't believe the price!

All you Bing Crosby fans out there who don't own this CD by now......well, all I can say is, it's ashamed ye should be! Bye it now and start enjoying the Irish side of Bing. His dear ole mother came from Ireland. County Cork it was. Only an Irishman could sing these Irish classics so convincingly.

Thank you,
Alice B. Kane