It was very pleasing indeed to note the wonderful
centenary
celebrations taking place in Spokane in October marking Bing’s
departure from
that city to begin his incredible career. Mary Crosby and her family
were there
and played an important part. Well done to all concerned, your hard
work is
much appreciated.
Now 2026 is on the horizon and it’s an important year for
us
as it marks 100 years since Bing’s first commercial recording and 90
years
since Club Crosby was formed. It will also be 90 years since Bing
became the
host of the Kraft Music Hall and 80 years since Philco Radio Time,
launched as
the first pre-recorded radio program,
aired on the major USA radio networks.
In recognition of these significant milestones, a limited
and
numbered edition 2-CD set has been sponsored by the ICC to feature
Bing’s
enduring radio performances from 1930 to 1953. Only 500 of this set
will be
manufactured. John Mumm supplies details in Keeping
Track and an insert with this magazine gives ordering options.
This issue of the magazine is, as usual, packed with a
diverse
collection of articles and I am sure that there will be something for
everyone.
One very sad item is the news that our major contributor, John Newton,
has
passed away. Michael Crampton has more on this.
A new vinyl EP with Bing and country singer Lainey Wilson
had
just been launched as we went to press and hopefully we will soon hear
it
popping up alongside the usual seasonal deluge of Bing’s Christmas
recordings.
I wish you all the compliments of the season with every
good
wish for the New Year.
Malcolm Macfarlane - Editor
This 56-page glossy magazine
continues to be essential reading for the serious Crosby supporter and order
your copy of the magazine now by contacting Perry
Huntoon (phone: (630) 357-5374).
To see details of earlier issues,
click here.
Editorial
Secretary / Treasurer’s Report
The Private Collection of Kathryn and Bing
ICC
Online Meetings
Bing Crosby Advocates
Bing Crosby 100th Anniversary Event
‘Dad
Loved This Place’
Another
showing of White Christmas
Tis the Season to be Jolly
African
Safari
Bing’s Hayden Lake home
The
Crosby Chanteuses
The
Search Is Through
Trading
Post
Books ‘n’ Bing
Press
clippings
This
Man Joe Lilley
75 Years of “Sam’s
Song”
Celluloid
Crosby
Economy Size
Crosby
The Road Movies,
Ranked Worst to Best
One Sweet Letter from You
Harmonizing with Bing - part one
Forgotten Verses Quiz
Hannibal Lecter and The
Groaner
Ken
Crossland’s Crosbyana
A Note from
Australia
Bing on the Box
Once in a While
The Way We Were
Keeping
Track