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 301-325 of 388 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca DLA 2851 10-in. 1/27/1942 Sugar foot stomp Bob Crosby Orchestra leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2852 10-in. 1/27/1942 King Porter stomp Bob Crosby Orchestra leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2853 10-in. 1/27/1942 Jimtown blues Bob Crosby Orchestra leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2854 10-in. 1/27/1942 Eccentric (That eccentric rag Cor. CRL-57089, (G) 94099EPC) Bob Crosby Orchestra leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2855 10-in. 1/27/1942 Milenberg joys Bob Crosby Orchestra leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2856 10-in. 1/27/1942 Original Dixieland one-step Bob Crosby Orchestra leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2867 10-in. 1/29/1942 That da da strain Bob Crosby's Bob Cats leader  
Decca DLA 2868 10-in. 1/29/1942 Sweethearts on parade Bob Crosby's Bob Cats leader  
Decca DLA 2869 10-in. 1/29/1942 It's a long, long way to Tipperary Bob Crosby's Bob Cats leader  
Decca DLA 2870 10-in. 1/29/1942 Tin roof blues Bob Crosby's Bob Cats leader  
Decca DLA 2885 10-in. 2/5/1942 'Way down yonder in New Orleans Bob Crosby's Bob Cats leader  
Decca DLA 2886 10-in. 2/5/1942 You'll be sorry Bob Crosby's Bob Cats leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2887 10-in. 2/5/1942 Tears on my pillow Bob Crosby's Bob Cats leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2888 10-in. 2/5/1942 I'll be true to the one I love Bob Crosby's Bob Cats leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2907 10-in. 2/17/1942 Black zephyr Bob Crosby Orchestra leader  
Decca DLA 2908 10-in. 2/17/1942 Blue surreal Bob Crosby Orchestra leader  
Decca DLA 2909 10-in. 2/17/1942 Chain gang Bob Crosby Orchestra leader  
Decca DLA 2910 10-in. 2/17/1942 Ec-Stacy Bob Crosby Orchestra leader  
Decca DLA 2928 10-in. 3/3/1942 Poor you Bob Crosby Orchestra leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2929 10-in. 3/3/1942 I'll keep the lovelight burning Bob Crosby Orchestra leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2930 10-in. 3/3/1942 Don't sit under the apple tree Bob Crosby Orchestra leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2931 10-in. 3/3/1942 Last call for love Bob Crosby Orchestra leader, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2932 10-in. 3/3/1942 Dear old Donegal Bob Crosby Orchestra leader  
Decca L 3090 10-in. 7/13/1942 The Marines' hymn Bob Crosby Orchestra ; Bob Crosby vocalist  
Decca L 3091 10-in. 7/13/1942 Anchors aweigh Bob Crosby Orchestra vocalist  
(Results 301-325 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.

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