Bing Sings the Hits

Bing Sings the Hits is a Decca Records album by Bing Crosby of hit songs from the early 1950s. It was issued as a 10” LP with catalog No.DL 5520.[1]

Bing Sings the Hits
Compilation album by
Bing Crosby
Released1954
Recorded1953
GenrePopular
Length23:27
LabelDecca Records
Bing Crosby chronology
Some Fine Old Chestnuts
(1954)		 Bing Sings the Hits
(1954)		 Selections from Irving Berlin's White Christmas
(1954)

Background

Crosby’s record company had issued an almost constant stream of 10” LPs in previous years often using his back catalog extensively with a newer song or two added to enhance the commercial appeal. This album comprised contemporary songs newly recorded by Crosby. The first six tracks on the album were recorded with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra for use on Crosby’s radio program and were mastered by Decca on December 31, 1953 for commercial release.[2]

Reception

Billboard commented: “Many of Bing’s fans will be interested in this collection of top hits of the day, sung by the “Groaner” with his usual light-hearted, but sincere air…Should be a brisk seller.” Retail rating 78 (out of 100).[3]

Track listing for 10" LP

Recording dates follow track titles.

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Performed withLength
1."Vaya Con Dios" (December 31, 1953) Larry Russell, Inez James, Buddy PepperJohn Scott Trotter and his Orchestra4:05
2."My Love, My Love" (December 31, 1953)Tony Acquaviva, Bob HaymesJohn Scott Trotter and his Orchestra2:39
3."Stranger in Paradise" (December 31, 1953) Robert Wright, George ForrestJohn Scott Trotter and his Orchestra2:35
4."No Other Love" (December 31, 1953)Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein IIJohn Scott Trotter and his Orchestra3:45
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Performed withLength
1."Secret Love" (December 31, 1953)Sammy Fain, Paul Francis WebsterJohn Scott Trotter and his Orchestra2:53
2."I Love Paris" (December 31, 1953)Cole PorterJohn Scott Trotter and his Orchestra2:23
3."Changing Partners" (November 14, 1953)Larry Coleman, Joe DarionPerry Botkin and His Orchestra, and Marie Green and Jud Conlon’s Rhythmaires2:44
4."Y’All Come" (November 14, 1953)Arlie DuffPerry Botkin and His Orchestra, and The Cass County Boys2:23

[4]

Personnel

John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra

Red Nichols (cornet); Bobby Guy, Ziggy Elman (trumpets); Ted Vesley, Joseph F. Howard, Wendell Mayhew (trombones); Matty Matlock, Phil Shuken, Warren Baker, David Harris, Larry Wright (reeds); Jacques Gasselin, Harry Bluestone, Murray Kellner, Mayer Oberman, Henry Hill, Mischa Russell (violins); David Sterkin (viola); Cy Bernard (cello); Buddy Cole (piano); Perry Botkin (guitar); Phil Stephens (string bass); Nick Fatool (drums)

References
  1. "Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  2. "Bing Crosby - Through the Years". sleeve notes to Sepia CD 1158. 6. 2010.
  3. "Billboard". Billboard: 34. April 3, 1954.
  4. "A Bing Crosby Discography". A Bing Crosby Discography. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
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