Friday, December 07, 2007

"Holiday Inn & White Christmas"

Bing Crosby
Audio CD: FDO 1954-10-14
Label: Universal Records
"Unique collection by this clutch of definitive vocalists' well known material; includes Bing Crosby's universally popular 1952 version of "White Christmas." German import.
First off let me say that I have not purchased this album/cd. I have however purchased the album/cd Holiday Inn and White Christmas individually and this album/cd contains the exact same songs as the two individual albums/cd's.
I am a big fan of both movies and have loved these songs for years. The songs from Holiday Inn have Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire performing them and they sound just like the songs from the film. Marjorie Reynolds who sang along with Crosby and Astaire in the film is not on the album and while it would have been nice to have her participate her absence does not hinder the listening experience. My personal favorite song is "You're Easy To Dance With". This song is not as easy to find as the more traditional songs such as "White Christmas", "Easter Parade" and "Happy Holiday" and makes the purchase of the cd worth the price by itself.
The songs from White Christmas are the exact same songs from the White Christmas album. The order has been slightly changed. On the Album the songs follow the order they were sung in the movie but on this album/cd a few songs were moved around. I prefer the songs in the order they appeared in the film but that's a minor flaw. Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Trudy Stevens (who voiced over Vera Ellen's voice for the movie) all participate in this album/cd but Rosemary Cloony is replaced by Peggy Lee. Rosemary Clooney could not participate due to contract issues between her label and the soundtracks label. While Rosemary Clooney is missed Peggy Lee fills in wonderfully. While I like every song from the WC movie I most enjoy the songs "Snow" and "The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing".
Chances are if you like either one of these movies you will love this album/cd. All songs are by Irving Berlin and are great fun to sing to. Enjoy!......
at 320.0 kb/sec!"


Track Listings
01. Happy Holiday - Bing Crosby & The John Scott Trotter Orchestra
02. White Christmas - Bing Crosby & The John Scott Trotter Orchestra & The Ken Darby Singers
03. I'll Capture Your Heart - Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Bob Crosby & His Orchestra
04. You're Easy To Dance With - Fred Astaire, Bob Crosby & His Orchestra
05. Lazy - Bing Crosby, Bob Crosby & His Orchestra
06. Abraham - Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra & The Ken Darby Singers
07. Be Careful, It's My Heart - Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra
08. I Can't Tell A Lie - Fred Astaire, Bob Crosby & His Orchestra
09. Easter Parade - Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra
10. Song Of Freedom - Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra & The Ken Darby Singers
11. I've Got Plenty To Be Thankful For - Bing Crosby, Bob Crosby & His Orchestra
12. Let's Start The New Year Right - Bing Crosby
13. Blue Skies & I'd Rather See A Minstrel Show & Mandy - Bing Crosby & Danny Kaye
14. Sisters - Peggy Lee, Trudy Stevens, Joseph J. Lilley & His Orchestra
15. The Best Things Happen While Your Dancing - Danny Kaye, Joseph J. Lilley & His Orchestra
16. Snow - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Peggy Lee, Trudy Stevens, Joseph J. Lilley & His Orchestra
17. Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep - Bing Crosby, Joseph J. Lilley & His Orchestra
18. Choreography - Danny Kaye, Joseph J. Lilley & His Orchestra
19. Love You Didn't Do Right By Me - Peggy Lee, Joseph J. Lilley & His Orchestra
20. What Can You Do With a General? - Bing Crosby, Joseph J. Lilley & His Orchestra
21. The Old Man, Gee I Wish I Was Back In The Army - Bing Crosby
22. White Christmas - Finale - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Peggy Lee, Trudy Stevens & Joseph J. Lilley & His Orchestra

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