Bing Crosby Albums Ranked

Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. He was a leader in record sales, radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1930 to 1954. He made over 70 feature films and recorded more than 1,600 songs. Through the medium of recording, he constructed his radio programs with the same directorial tools and craftsmanship (editing, retaking, rehearsal, time shifting) used in motion picture production, a practice that became an industry standard. In addition to his work with early audiotape recording, he helped to finance the development of videotape, bought television stations, bred racehorses, and co-owned the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team, during which time the team won two World Series (1960 and 1971). Here are all of Bing Crosby’s albums ranked.

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10. 20th Century Masters – The Christmas Collection: The Best Of Bing Crosby (1999)

“This snaps me be back instantly to awesome Christmas memories with family.While wrapping gifts or just a quiet evening in the house this music was always played and forever will be treasured. I LOVE this CD so much.”

9. Bing With A Beat (1957)

“”Bing With a Beat” is late Crosby at his very best. Like his masterful performance with Louis in “High Society” it’s one of the rare occasions after 1940 when Crosby displays the jazz chops that contributed to his complete dominance as a popular recording artist in the 1930’s. His command of the program makes even an unfamiliar tune like “Last Night on the Back Porch” or “Tell Me” sound like a welcome return to an old favorite.”

8. Bing Crosby’s Gold Records (1997)

“Bing Crosby’s remarkable voice is the epitome of all American singers! This album, though an early one, represents his voice at the prime of his career. All of the songs for which he is best remembered are on this album. The great Andrews Sisters are also featured. This is an excellent choice.”

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7. Under Western Skies (1942)

“Crosby’s vocal tone is very smooth, easy on the ears and pitch perfect. “Concerning taste there can be no dispute”, but for my taste this recording is a treat for lovers of vocal music.”

6. Join Bing And Sing Along (1960)

“This album is a joy. There are no sleeve notes at all but I’m guessing it was recorded in the late fifties or early sixties when Bing’s voice had mellowed like a fine vintage wine. Neither does it say who “the friends” are, although they sound awfully like the Cliff Adams Singers who used to do “Sing something simple” on the radio years ago.(as easy listening lovers of my generation may remember). In fact the whole thing plays like a recording of “Sing something simple” with Bing as guest vocalist. “

5. Bing! His Legendary Years, 1931 To 1957 (1994)

“This is a handsome collection whose attractiveness alone justifies the price. It’s guaranteed to delight the ardent Crosby fan (even a large, tinted, “glamor” photo) as well as the musical scholar (complete documentation as well as a biography and appreciation by musicologist Will Friedwald). But an equally useful, in some ways more practical and accessible, collection at less than half price is the import that goes under the title “It’s Easy to Remember.”

4. A Collection Of Early Recordings Volume 1 (1943)

“This is a beautiful sampling of the work of Bing Crosby during his best years. Wonderfully designed, wonderfully annotated by Will Friedwald (One of the most perceptive writers today on the subject of American pop music of the pre-rock era) and excellently re-mastered.”

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3. I Wish You A Merry Christmas (1962)

“While you won’t hear “White Christmas” in this collection, you will hear Bing sing some of his best Christmas songs, each a Christmas gem. Technically the recording sounds clean and clear, and sentimentally it should put you in the Christmas mood. My personal favorites are ‘Do You Hear What I Hear’ and ‘Christmas Dinner Country Style.'”

2. Bing: A Musical Autobiography (1954)

“Bing Crosby personally navigates us through choice selections of his enormous body of work. Crosby fans will be delighted by the brief commentaries which lead off the songs, others may find them intrusive. The commentaries are also backed by what could only be described as funeral church organ music which gives the whole enterprise a rather somber and sadly nostalgic tone, Bing talking to us from beyond this mortal coil. The first 50 numbers are re – recordings of Crosby’s earliest work. Lacking, naturally, is the jaunty jazzy sound Crosby was once identified with, as exemplified in the original recordings.”

1. Merry Christmas (1945)

“This is my Grandmother’s favorite Christmas Album. I grew up listening to it on cassette tape and loved every year getting to hear Bing sing the favorites. I had been eyeing this for a few years since i got my new record player, but each year it would sell out before i could buy it, but not this year. I pulled the trigger on this purchase and boy am I glad I did. Its just as good as the original…just with a few more clicks, and pops.”