101 Gang Songs cover

101 Gang Songs

Bing Crosby · 1961

24 tracks · country · folk · jazz

A nostalgic journey through American folk music, blending sweet melodies with playful harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • playful tunes for gatherings
  • lighthearted melodies for outdoor fun
  • wave-like pacing for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking intense emotional depth
  • prefer modern production styles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time '101 Gang Songs' was released in 1961, Bing Crosby was already a veteran of the entertainment industry, having transitioned from radio to film and then to television. This album marked his continued exploration of traditional American songs during a period when he was solidifying his legacy as one of the most beloved performers of the 20th century.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Shine On Harvest Moon; That's Where My Money Goes; Harrigan; Listen To The Mocking Bird
  • 2 Flow Gently Sweet Afton; Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms; Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
  • 3 Sweet Rosie O'Grady; My Sweetheart's The Man In The Moon; 45 Minutes From Broadway; Goodbye, My Lover, Goodbye
  • 4 When The Saints Go Marching In; Little David Play On Your Harp; Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho; Hand Me Down My Walking Cane; Ezekiel Saw The Wheel
  • 5 While Strolling Through The Park; Today Is Monday; Big Rock Candy Mountain; Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be?; Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone
  • 6 Annie Laurie; Loch Lomond; Bluebells Of Scotland; Comin' Through The Rye
  • 7 Hello Ma Baby; The Girl I Left Behind Me; Bill Bailey; Won't You Please Come Home?; Wait For The Wagon; Row Row Row Your Boat
  • 8 Sweet Adeline; On Top Of Old Smokey; Down In The Valley; In The Food Old Summertime
  • 9 This Old Man; Schnitzelbank; Pop Goes The Weasel; Careless Love
  • 10 Little Liza Jane; Cindy; Where Did You Get That Hat?; So Long Mary; Three Blind Mice
  • 11 Anchors Aweigh; Tramp Tramp Tramp; Blow The Man Down; For He's A Jolly Good Fellow
  • 12 Love's Old Sweet Song; Kathleen Mavourneen; Juanita

Disc 2

  • 1 My Wild Irish Rose; Come Back To Erin; Killarney; The Minstrel Boy
  • 2 In The Gloaming; Stars Of The Summer Night; Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
  • 3 Little Annie Rooney; Du Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen; Ach Du Lieber Augustine; Oh How Lovely Is The Evening; Food Night To You All
  • 4 She'll Be Comin' 'Round The Mountain; Our Boys Will Shine Tonight; The Gospel Train; Walk Together Children; Nut Brown Maiden
  • 5 Casey Jones; Polly Wolly Doodle; The Man Who Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo; I've Been Working On The Railroad; Asleep In The Deep
  • 6 Battle Hymn Of The Republic; America; When Johnny Come Marching Home; America The Beautiful
  • 7 There Is A Tavern In The Town; Oh Susanna; Maryland, My Maryland; Carry Me Back To Old Virginny; The Bear Went Over The Mountain
  • 8 Gumtree Canoe; Dear Evelina; Sweet And Low
  • 9 My Gal Sal; I Don't Want To Play In Your Yard; School Days; Abdul-A-Bulbul-Amir
  • 10 Heaven Heaven; Oh Mary, Don't You Weep; Jacob's Ladder; Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen; Roll Jordan Roll
  • 11 O Sole Mio; Funiculi Funicula; Grandfather's Clock; Keemo Kimo
  • 12 Sweet Genivieve; Santa Lucia; In The Evening By The Moonlight; Goodnight Ladies

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata