Selections from the Paramount Production Going My Way
Bing Crosby · 1945
11 min · 6 tracks · country · folk · jazz
A warm blend of traditional pop and jazz, filled with heartfelt melodies and Bing's signature soothing voice.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, uplifting listening sessions
- warm, comforting background music
- sentimental reflective moments
- gentle melodies for relaxation
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album coincided with Crosby's peak popularity and includes an Academy Award-winning song.
- Themes
- post-war optimism· Hollywood nostalgia· Irish lullabies· traditional folk warmth
- Career context
- By 1945, Bing Crosby was already a household name, having achieved significant success with his previous albums and radio shows. 'Selections from the Paramount Production Going My Way' followed his Academy Award-winning role in the film 'Going My Way', solidifying his status as a cultural icon during the post-war era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
- If this clicks, go next to
- Merry Christmas — Continues the warm, heartfelt melodies with a festive spirit.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Songs for Young Lovers by Frank Sinatra — Shares a similar warm vocal quality and lush orchestration, evoking post-war romantic optimism.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Going My Way".
Disc 1
- 1 Going My Way Start here 2:52
- 2 Swinging on a Star 2:31
Disc 2
- 1 Too‐Ra‐Loo‐Ra‐Loo‐Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby) 3:19
- 2 The Day After Forever 3:02
Disc 3
- 1 Ave Maria
- 2 Home Sweet Home
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Bing Crosby's catalog. This album coincided with Crosby's peak popularity and includes an Academy Award-winning song.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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