Bing Crosby – The Emperor Waltz Bing Crosby – The Emperor Waltz Bing Crosby – The Emperor Waltz is an album of phonograph records by Bing Crosby of songs featured in his film "The Emperor Waltz". This was not a soundtrack recording as Crosby recorded the songs separately some months after completing the film in September 1946. A song called "Get Yourself a Phonograph" had been recorded for the film but was eventually omitted. Crosby had previously recorded "I Kiss Your Hand, Madame" on May 24, 1929 with a trio giving support but this time he has the benefit of a full orchestral backing. The song
Bing Crosby on Armed Forces Radio in World War II Bing Crosby on Armed Forces Radio in World War II Bing Crosby was heavily involved with the Armed Forces Radio Service during World War II. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the House and Senate required that all men in the age range 20 to 44 years inclusive, register for the draft and Crosby, who was then aged 38, duly did so. From interviews he gave around that time he fully expected to be called up. However, as a married man with dependents, he was a long way down the priority list for being drafted. Crosby wanted to do as