Crosby, Bing
(1903–1977)> COMPOSER · SINGER · FILM ACTOR · CROSBY’S BROTHER · BOB CROSBY
Bing Crosby Composer, singer, and film actor Harry Lillis Crosby, Tacoma, Washington, May 2, 1903; Madrid, Spain, October 14, 1977. Crosby was the outstanding popularizer of songs in his time, thanks to hosting a network radio show for fifteen years, prolific recordings, and introducing songs in film. As a composer, he co-wrote his theme song “Where the Blue of the Night,” “From Monday On,” “At Your Command,” “I Don’t Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You,” and “Love Me Tonight.” Crosby was…