That's What Life Is All About
Bing Crosby · 1975
41 min · 13 tracks · country music
A nostalgic blend of traditional pop and easy listening, reflecting on life's joys with warmth and simplicity.
Top tracks — play these first
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That's What Life Is All About Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme, celebrating the simple pleasures of life with a reflective tone that resonates throughout the collection.
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Send In The Clowns — Crosby's rendition adds emotional depth to this classic, showcasing his ability to interpret poignant lyrics with a sense of nostalgia and introspection.
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Have A Nice Day — This upbeat track radiates positivity and charm, perfectly aligning with Crosby's signature style and providing a light-hearted contrast to more contemplative moments on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- light-hearted sing-along moments
- nostalgic reflections on life
- short bursts of joyful energy
- easy-going afternoon listening
- playful melodies for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer complex musical arrangements
- seek intense emotional experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Strong release in Crosby's later years, showcasing his continued relevance.
- Themes
- nostalgic Americana· small-town simplicity· post-war optimism
- Career context
- By the time Bing Crosby released That's What Life Is All About in 1975, he was a well-established icon in American music, known for his smooth baritone and significant contributions to pop standards. This album arrived during a period when he was transitioning from a prolific recording artist to one more focused on television and film appearances, marking one of his later studio efforts before his passing in 1977.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
Tracklist
- 1 That's What Life Is All About Start here 3:26
- 2 Breezin' Along With The Breeze 2:56
- 3 No Time At All 3:49
- 4 I Love To Dance Like They Used To Dance 2:56
- 5 Have A Nice Day 3:25
- 6 The Pleasure Of Your Company / Roamin' In The Gloamin' 4:00
- 7 The Best Things In Life Are Free 2:23
- 8 Some Sunny Day 3:08
- 9 Bon Vivant 3:47
- 10 Good Companions / And Points Beyond 3:36
- 11 Send In The Clowns 3:11
- 12 The Good Old Times 3:31
- 13 That's What Life Is All About Start here 1:16
If this landed
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Captures raw emotion and narrative depth, blending folk and country influences.
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Features introspective lyrics and soothing acoustic arrangements that evoke similar sentiments.
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