Bing Crosby's Swing Brought Him Superstardom

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Bing Crosby's Swing Brought Him Superstardom

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Mar 2, 2020

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Host Nate Wilcox talks to Bing Crosby biographer Gary Giddins about Bing Crosby's jazz credentials, his rise to fame with Paul Whiteman, his conquest of radio, early days in Hollywood and mastery of the microphone.This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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Mar 2, 2020

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"Let it Roll" is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

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