Bing Crosby : a pocketful of dreams : the early years, 1903-1940
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Bing Crosby : a pocketful of dreams : the early years, 1903-1940
Little, Brown, c2001
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Discography: p. [593]-606
Filmography (complete): p. [607]-621
Bibliography: p. [671]-686
Includes index
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ISBN 9780316881883
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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.
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: pbk ISBN 9780316886451
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In A POCKET FULL OF DREAMS, the first volume of THE definitive Crosby biography, award-winning music critic Gary Giddins chronicles the ascension of Bing's career. From his 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 teaming up with Bob Hope, Giddins provides the most detailed study yet of the rise of an American star.
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