Album

Bing

Label
MCA Records
Catalogue no.
MCAD31375
Tracklist
37 tracks
Length
1:48:41
Country
AU

“Bing” is an album by Bing Crosby on MCA Records. The original release has 37 tracks with a running time of 1:48:41. Jazz standards on the record include “Autumn Leaves”, “Don't Fence Me In”, “Easter Parade” and “I'll Be Seeing You”. The line-up features Bing Crosby (lead vocals, vocals), John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (performing orchestra), Max Terr’s Mixed Chorus (choir vocals), The Andrews Sisters (lead vocals) and Vic Schoen and His Orchestra (performing orchestra).

Who played on Bing

  • Bing Crosby lead vocals, vocals on 25 tracks
  • John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra performing orchestra on 12 tracks
  • Max Terr’s Mixed Chorus choir vocals on 4 tracks
  • The Andrews Sisters lead vocals on 4 tracks
  • Vic Schoen and His Orchestra performing orchestra on 4 tracks
  • Jud Conlon’s Rhythmaires choir vocals, background vocals, vocals on 3 tracks
  • Bob Crosby conductor on 2 tracks
  • Bob Haggart double bass on 2 tracks
  • Eddie Miller reeds, tenor saxophone on 2 tracks
  • Gary Crosby vocals on 2 tracks
  • Gil Rodin tenor saxophone on 2 tracks
  • John Scott Trotter conductor on 2 tracks
  • Matty Matlock reeds, alto saxophone on 2 tracks
  • Nappy Lamare guitar on 2 tracks
  • Ray Bauduc drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
  • Al King trumpet on 1 track
  • Arthur Rando alto saxophone on 1 track
  • Billy Butterfield trumpet on 1 track
  • Bob Zurke piano on 1 track
  • Bobby Byrne trombone on 1 track
  • Bobby Van Eps piano on 1 track
  • Carol Richards vocals on 1 track
  • Don Matteson trombone on 1 track
  • Elmer Smithers trombone on 1 track
  • Fud Livingston saxophone on 1 track
  • George Thow trumpet on 1 track
  • Hank D'Amico clarinet on 1 track
  • Irving Fazola clarinet on 1 track
  • Jack Stacey alto saxophone on 1 track
  • Jess Stacy piano on 1 track
  • Jimmy Dorsey conductor, reeds on 1 track
  • Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra performing orchestra on 1 track
  • Joe Kearns alto saxophone on 1 track
  • Joe Yukl trombone on 1 track
  • Ken Darby Singers choir vocals on 1 track
  • Max Herman trumpet on 1 track
  • Muggsy Spanier cornet on 1 track
  • Perry Botkin conductor on 1 track
  • Perry Botkin’s String Band performing orchestra on 1 track
  • Ray McKinley drums (drum set) on 1 track
  • Roc Hillman guitar on 1 track
  • Rubin "Zeke" Zarchy trumpet on 1 track
  • Skeets Herfurt tenor saxophone on 1 track
  • Slim Taft double bass on 1 track
  • Sterling Bose trumpet on 1 track
  • Tutti Camarata trumpet on 1 track
  • Vic Schoen conductor on 1 track
  • Victor Young & The Brunswick Orchestra performing orchestra on 1 track
  • Ward Silloway trombone on 1 track
  • Warren Smith trombone on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1-1 Silent Night — Franz Xaver Gruber 2:40
  2. 1-2 Adeste Fideles (Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful) — John Francis Wade 3:12
  3. 1-3 White Christmas — Irving Berlin 3:06
  4. 1-4 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen — [traditional] 2:20
  5. 1-5 Faith of Our Fathers 2:56
  6. 1-6 I'll Be Home for Christmas (If Only in My Dreams) — Walter Kent 2:58
  7. 1-7 Jingle Bells — James Lord Pierpont 2:37
  8. 1-8 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town — J. Fred Coots 2:44
  9. 1-9 Silver Bells — Ray Evans, Jay Livingston 3:05
  10. 1-10 It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas — Meredith Willson 2:49
  11. 1-11 Christmas In Killarney 2:45
  12. 1-12 Mele Kalikimaka — Robert Alex Anderson 2:54
  13. 2-1 Swinging on a Star — Jimmy Van Heusen 2:45
  14. 2-2 Where the Blues of the Night (Meets the Gold of the Day) — Fred Ahlert, Bing Crosby, Roy Turk 3:13
  15. 2-3 Stardust — Hoagy Carmichael 2:47
  16. 2-4 I Got Plenty of Nuttin' — George Gershwin 3:19
  17. 2-5 I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande) standard — Johnny Mercer 2:41
  18. 2-6 I've Got a Pocketful of Dreams — James V. Monaco 2:38
  19. 2-7 You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby — Harry Warren 2:56
  20. 2-8 Sierra Sue — Joseph B. Carey 3:01
  21. 2-9 New San Antonio Rose — Bob Wills 3:16
  22. 2-10 Easter Parade standard — Irving Berlin 2:51
  23. 2-11 I'll Be Seeing You standard — Sammy Fain 2:51
  24. 2-12 Moonlight Becomes You standard — Jimmy Van Heusen 3:12
  25. 2-13 San Fernando Valley — Gordon Jenkins 3:14
  26. 2-14 Don't Fence Me In standard — Cole Porter 3:06
  27. 2-15 The Road to Morocco — Jimmy Van Heusen 2:37
  28. 2-16 Too Ra Lou Ra Lou Lou Ra (Irish Lullaby) — James Royce Shannon 3:19
  29. 2-17 MacNamara's Band — Shamus O'Connor 2:42
  30. 2-18 Galway Bay — Arthur Colahan 3:02
  31. 2-19 Dear Hearts and Gentle People — Sammy Fain 2:41
  32. 2-20 Play a Simple Melody — Irving Berlin 2:54
  33. 2-21 Harbor Lights 3:03
  34. 2-22 Autumn Leaves standard — Joseph Kosma 3:25
  35. 2-23 Getting to Know You — Richard Rodgers 3:02
  36. 2-24 Around the World (In Eighty Days) — Victor Young 2:56
  37. 2-25 Thanks for the Memory standard — Ralph Rainger 3:03

Production

  • Dave Kapp producer

More albums by Bing Crosby

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Bing?

The line-up of Bing includes Bing Crosby (lead vocals, vocals), John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra (performing orchestra), Max Terr’s Mixed Chorus (choir vocals), The Andrews Sisters (lead vocals), Vic Schoen and His Orchestra (performing orchestra), Jud Conlon’s Rhythmaires (choir vocals, background vocals), Bob Crosby (conductor) and Bob Haggart (double bass).

Which label released Bing?

Bing was released on MCA Records (MCAD31375).

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