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 51-75 of 388 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 39529 | 10-in. | 5/20/1935 | 'Way back home, part-1 | Decca All-Star Review | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 39562 | 10-in. | 6/1/1935 | Flowers for Madame | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 39563 | 10-in. | 6/1/1935 | The Dixieland band-1 | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 39564 | 10-in. | 6/1/1935 | In a little gypsy tea room | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 39565 | 10-in. | 6/1/1935 | Beale Street blues | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 39679 | 10-in. | 7/5/1935 | I'm in the mood for Jove | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 39680 | 10-in. | 7/5/1935 | East of the sun | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 39681 | 10-in. | 7/5/1935 | Two together | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 39682 | 10-in. | 7/5/1935 | And then some | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 39865 | 10-in. | 8/19/1935 | I'm sitting high on a hill-top | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 39866 | 10-in. | 8/19/1935 | Thanks a million | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 39867 | 10-in. | 8/19/1935 | Tender is the night | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 39868 | 10-in. | 8/19/1935 | Roll along, prairie moon | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60133 | 10-in. | 11/8/1935 | On Treasure Island | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60134 | 10-in. | 11/8/1935 | At your service, Madame | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60135 | 10-in. | 11/8/1935 | Here's to romance | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 60136 | 10-in. | 11/8/1935 | I found a dream | Bob Crosby Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | 60169 | 10-in. | 11/27/1935 | A little bit independent | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60170 | 10-in. | 11/27/1935 | No other one | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60180 | 10-in. | 11/27/1935 | One night in Monte Carlo | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60181 | 10-in. | 11/27/1935 | Eeeny meeny miney mo | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60584 | 10-in. | 2/27/1936 | Goody goody | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60585 | 10-in. | 2/27/1936 | So this is heaven | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60586 | 10-in. | 2/27/1936 | I don't want to make history | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader | ||
| Decca | 60587 | 10-in. | 2/27/1936 | What's the name of that song? | Bob Crosby Orchestra | vocalist, leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Crosby, Bob," accessed June 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.
Crosby, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.
"Crosby, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 June 2024.
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LCNAR: Crosby, Bob, 1913-1993 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83196092
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