Biographies & Memoirs

Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams - The Early Years 1903-1940

Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams - The Early Years 1903-1940

From Bing Crosby's early days in college minstrel shows and vaudeville, to his first hit recordings, from his 11 year triumph as star of America's most popular radio show, to his first success in Hollywood, Gary Giddins provides a detailed study of the rise of this American star.

Introduction

Part One: BINGO FROM BINGVILLE

Chapter 1. The Harrigans

Chapter 2. The Crosbys

Chapter 3. Tacoma

Chapter 4. Spokane

Chapter 5. Gonzaga

Chapter 6. Mr. Interlocutor

Chapter 7. Musicaladers

Chapter 8. Vaudeville

Chapter 9. Whiteman

Chapter 10. Rhythm Boys

Chapter 11. Of Cabbages and Kings

Chapter 12. Dixie

Chapter 13. Prosperity Is Just Around the Crooner

Part Two: EVERYBODY’S BING

Chapter 14. Big Broadcast

Chapter 15. The Crosby Clause

Chapter 16. Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Chapter 17. Under Western Skies

Chapter 18. More Than a Crooner

Chapter 19. Decca

Chapter 20. Kraft Music Hall

Chapter 21. Public Relations

Chapter 22. Homecoming

Chapter 23. A Pocketful of Dreams

Chapter 24. Captain Courageous

Chapter 25. What’s New

Chapter 26. Easy Riders

Bing Crosby Discography: The Early Years

Bing Crosby Filmography: Complete

Notes and Sources

Interviews and Bibliography

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