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- 1931 Jan. Bing records “I Surrender, Dear,” his first solo hit. Feb. Bing plays himself in “Reaching for the Moon,” a film starring Douglas Fairbanks. Mar. Bing signs a deal with director Mack Sennett to appear in a series of short comedic films, and signs his first solo contract, with Brunswick Records.
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During the early portion of his solo career (about 1931–1934), Crosby's emotional, often pleading style of crooning was popular. But Jack Kapp, manager of Brunswick and later Decca, talked Crosby into dropping many of his jazzier mannerisms in favor of a clear vocal style.
Dec 1, 2014 · 1931. Jan. Bing records “I Surrender, Dear,” his first solo hit. Feb. Bing plays himself in “Reaching for the Moon,” a film starring Douglas Fairbanks. Mar. Bing signs a deal with director Mack...
Apr 2, 2014 · Crosby soon launched his solo career, landing his own radio show. Debuting in 1931, his radio program became a big success, attracting as many as 50 million listeners during its peak, and lasting...
Bing Crosby’s recording career began on October 18, 1926 with I’ve Got the Girl, a record that also featured his early singing partner Al Rinker and the Don Clark Orchestra.
Oct 17, 2024 · Crosby became a star after getting his own program on the CBS radio station in New York City in 1932. He began appearing in more films, and by the late 1930s his records were selling millions of copies.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
During the early portion of his solo career (about 1931–1934), Crosby's emotional, often pleading style of crooning was popular. But Jack Kapp, manager of Brunswick and later Decca, talked Crosby into dropping many of his jazzier mannerisms in favor of a clear vocal style.
He was the world’s first multimedia star and one of the most popular and influential musical performers of the twentieth century. From 1926 to 1977, he was the industry leader in record sales, radio ratings, and movie grosses. He directed more than 70 feature films and recorded over 1,600 songs.
