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In the 2018 Crosby biography Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star; the War Years, 1940–1946, there are excerpts from an original diary of two sisters, Violet and Mary Barsa, who, as young women, used to stalk Crosby in New York City in December 1945 and January 1946, and who detailed their observations in the diary.
Opened in 1951, the country club has been a favorite of many celebrities, including Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, [1] as well as US Presidents Gerald Ford and Barack Obama. [2] First known as the Thunderbird Ranch, it was purchased by Johnny Dawson, who established Coachella Valley's first 18-hole golf course here in 1951. [3] [4]
It is Rancho Mirage's biggest community event and attracts 10,000 annual visitors. [99] [100] The Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, which is located in Rancho Mirage Community Park, was established in 2016 and offers free concerts throughout the year. It plays host to the free annual outdoor concert series "Music in the Park."
Bing Crosby, known for his laid-back style as much as his soothing bass-baritone voice, liked to entertain other celebrities around the pool at his 6,700-square-foot former home in Rancho Mirage ...
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The Rhythm Boys (Bing Crosby, Al Rinker and Harry Barris) during their one-song reunion in 1943 Harry Barris made regular appearances in Crosby's films over the next 13 years. The Rhythm Boys reunited briefly to appear on the Paul Whiteman Presents radio show broadcast on July 4, 1943, when they sang "Mississippi Mud".
It was the last song recorded by Bing Crosby as a big band singer, before becoming a soloist. Crosby recorded the song for Victor Records with Gus Arnheim and his orchestra on March 2, 1931. [1] The recording was very popular and reached the charts of the day. [2]
American singer Bing Crosby has released 71 studio albums, 83 compilation albums and 409 singles over the course of his career. Crosby is one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold more than 200 million records as of 1960 [1] according to different sources his sales could be 300 million, [2] 500 million records, tapes, compact discs and digital downloads globally. [3]