Sings Songs by George Gershwin
Bing Crosby · 1949
23 min · 8 tracks · country music
A warm and nostalgic collection of Gershwin standards, delivered with Crosby's signature smooth vocals and timeless charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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Embraceable You Start here — This track highlights Crosby's emotive phrasing and ability to convey longing, perfectly encapsulating Gershwin's romantic sensibilities.
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They Can’t Take That Away From Me — Crosby's rendition brings out the song's themes of resilience and love with a heartfelt delivery that resonates deeply.
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Summertime — His version of this classic showcases Crosby's smooth vocal style, transforming the song into a soothing lullaby that emphasizes its rich emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Crosby's interpretations of Gershwin's songs are well-executed but follow conventional structures without significant innovation.
What we noticed
- Each track features Crosby's smooth vocal delivery accompanied by lush orchestral arrangements typical of the era.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo, with most songs falling into a relaxed mid-tempo groove.
- Several tracks incorporate jazz elements, particularly in the instrumentation and phrasing, reflecting Gershwin's influence.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of nostalgic charm
- easy listening during relaxed afternoons
- warm vocal comfort for quiet
- playful melodies for lighthearted moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, complex compositions
- want high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in Crosby's catalog, focusing on Gershwin's work without mainstream recognition.
- Themes
- jazz-age romance· post-war nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in 1949, this album came during Bing Crosby's peak years as a recording artist, solidifying his status as a leading figure in popular music. It followed his successful venture into film and radio, establishing him as an influential voice in the entertainment industry. This album showcases Crosby's ability to interpret iconic American songs, further enhancing his legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
Tracklist
- 1 Embraceable You Start here 2:52
- 2 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 3:13
- 3 Love Walked In 2:51
- 4 Summer Time 3:04
- 5 It Ain’t Necessarily So 3:09
- 6 I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’ 3:14
- 7 Somebody Loves Me 2:43
- 8 Maybe 2:43
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Songs for Young Lovers
Frank Sinatra
Shares lush orchestration and vocal intimacy with a focus on romantic themes.
Love Is the Thing
Nat King Cole
Features smooth vocal delivery and jazz-inflected arrangements, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
Ella Sings Gershwin
Ella Fitzgerald
Directly connects through shared repertoire, showcasing rich interpretations of Gershwin's melodies.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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