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 226-250 of 388 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	91685	10-in.	3/29/1939	If I were sure of you	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	91686	10-in.	3/29/1939	Strange enchantment	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	91687	10-in.	3/30/1939	What goes up must come down	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	91688	10-in.	3/30/1939	That sentimental sandwich	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	91689	10-in.	3/30/1939	At a little hot- dog stand	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	91690	10-in.	3/30/1939	If I didn' t care	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	91695	10-in.	4/7/1939	When the red, red robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	91696	10-in.	4/7/1939	Them there eyes	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	91709	10-in.	4/14/1939	Only when you' re in my arms	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	91710	10-in.	4/11/1939	The lady's in love with You	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	91711	10-in.	4/19/1939	Rose of Washington Square	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	91712	10-in.	4/19/1939	Penthouse serenade	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	93634	10-in.	3/28/1941	Well, well	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	93635	10-in.	3/28/1941	Call it anything (It's love)	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	93636	10-in.	3/28/1941	Look at you, look at me	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	93637	10-in.	3/28/1941	Far away music	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	93638	10-in.	3/28/1941	Flamingo	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	93639	10-in.	3/29/1941	Those things I can't forget	Bob Crosby's Bob Cats	leader, vocalist
Decca	93640	10-in.	3/29/1941	I'll keep thinking of you	Bob Crosby's Bob Cats	leader, vocalist
Decca	93641	10-in.	3/29/1941	Precious memory	Bob Crosby's Bob Cats	leader, vocalist
Decca	93642	10-in.	3/29/1941	I've nothing to live for now	Bob Crosby's Bob Cats	leader, vocalist
Decca	93643	10-in.	3/29/1941	Juke box Judy	Bob Crosby's Bob Cats	leader
Decca	DLA 1015	10-in.	11/5/1937	Nice work if you can get it	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist
Decca	DLA 1016	10-in.	11/5/1937	A foggy day	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader
Decca	DLA 1017	10-in.	11/5/1937	I've hitched my wagon to a star	Bob Crosby Orchestra	leader, vocalist

(Results 226-250 of 388 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Crosby, Bob," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.

Crosby, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/104408.

"Crosby, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.