Bing Crosby ARSC Journal, 43(1), 127–130. Bing Crosby Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (; May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. The first multimedia star, Crosby was a leader in record sales, radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1931 to 1954. His early career coincided with recording innovations such as the microphone. This allowed him to develop an intimate singing style that influenced many male singers who followed him, including Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Dick Haymes, and Dean Martin. "Yank" magazine said that he was the person who had done the most for American soldiers'
Go West Young Man (Bing Crosby album) be successful in both pop and country markets. These previously issued songs were featured on one 10" LP album, Decca DL 5302. All the songs featured Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra. In 1950, the same selections were released on a 4-disc set of 45 rpm records called Decca 9-152. Go West Young Man (Bing Crosby album) Go West Young Man is a compilation album of songs on one 10" vinyl record by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters released in 1950 featuring songs that were sung by Crosby and the Sisters with a