Bing Crosby – Jerome Kern

Reception

According to Billboard:

With the forthcoming of the new movie keyed to the music of Jerome Kern, there is more than casual interest in this packaging of eight melodies by the master, some of which had been issued earlier as singing sides. Attention is also directed to two of the eight sides Bing Crosby had the missus, Dixie Lee, joining him vocally. Mr. and Mrs. Crosby share the lyrics for the ballads "A Fine Romance" and "The Way You Look Tonight" with Victor Young providing the musical background. Album plays down Mrs. Crosby, which is easy to understand once the sides spin out. Much more effective are the other six sides that has the groaner giving out in his usual easy and relaxed style, bearing out all the expression and understanding of the Kern songs … Booklet included with the package includes copious notes on the singer and the composer … Movie association will heighten the merchandising appeal of this slap-together set.

Original release

These songs were featured on a 4-disc, 78 rpm album set, Decca Album No. A-485.

Disc 1 (23678): "Till the Clouds Roll By" / "Ol' Man River"

Disc 2 (23679): "I've Told Ev'ry Little Star" / "Dearly Beloved"

Disc 3 (23680): "Long Ago (and Far Away)" / "All Through the Day"

Disc 4 (23681): "A Fine Romance" / "The Way You Look Tonight"

LP reissue

The 1949 10" LP album issue Decca DL 5001 consisted of eight songs on one 33 1/3 rpm record. All were reissues of earlier recordings.

All music composed by Jerome Kern. Recording dates follow song titles.