Mention Bing Crosby and plenty of people think they know it all: “Oh, sure, he’s the White Christmas guy!” Well… yes. But he’s also also this guy:
Bing began his career in the 1920’s, much earlier than many people realize. He started jazzier, did some swinging, and ended up loungier, but there are so many great songs and performances in his catalog, it’s nearly impossible to find an album without several gems on it.
Check out this collection for some tracks that are perfect for a vintage themed wedding: background music at dinner or cocktail hour, your first dance or big band swing to keep everyone on the dance floor into the wee hours!
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In today’s installment of Art Deco Hollywood, we bring you the incredible style and grace of 1920s icon Anna May Wong. A beauty and talent by any standard, she was also the first Chinese American movie star, making her way in Hollywood (and internationally) in a world where she faced constant typecasting and discrimination, …
I’ve been listening to lots (and lots, and lots) of Al Bowlly lately, so just a quick post to make sure you all know about this talented gentleman. I gather that he is better known in the UK, so perhaps this is old news to many of you, but speaking as an young(ish) American …
Music is a vital part of any wedding, but vintage themed weddings in particular benefit from the perfect soundtrack. Luckily, the ’20s and ’30s offer an embarrassment of riches on the musical front! If you’re anything like me, the problem will be narrowing the playlist. If you don’t have a collection of 1920s/30s music already, …
One of the saddest thing about our move from records to tapes to CDs to digital is that so many great singers, songs and songwriters have gotten lost in the shuffle. Sure, you can find most things now with a quick Googling, an online swipe of the credit card, and voila! But as a music …
Bing Crosby Wedding Music
Mention Bing Crosby and plenty of people think they know it all: “Oh, sure, he’s the White Christmas guy!” Well… yes. But he’s also also this guy:
Bing began his career in the 1920’s, much earlier than many people realize. He started jazzier, did some swinging, and ended up loungier, but there are so many great songs and performances in his catalog, it’s nearly impossible to find an album without several gems on it.
Check out this collection for some tracks that are perfect for a vintage themed wedding: background music at dinner or cocktail hour, your first dance or big band swing to keep everyone on the dance floor into the wee hours!
This post includes one or more affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking through, we may receive a small commission from the designer, retailer or shop (thanks!) More info here.
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