Bing Crosby

35th president, John F. Kennedy. They adored the man they were glad to call their leader. In order to overcome their losses and fears, the American society looked towards musical performers to find relief. Of these performers were Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Ray Charles; all of which were American. The American society was “not very accepting” to international music influences according to Before the Beatles: International Influences on American Popular Recordings, 1940–63 by Schurk et al (230).…

The Great Depression The Great Depression of the 1930’s plunged the American people into an economic crisis unlike any endured in the country before or since. This time period of limited economic growth was caused by a few main factors. Because these certain factors happened, american life was vastly changed until the recovery in the late 1930’s. Though economists are not completely sure why the Great Depression happened, a few key factors do stand out as specifically influencing the economy…

The two individuals selected for this paper seemingly go hand in hand even though I had no prior knowledge of their backgrounds when I chose them. Although it can be said that all of the old tap legends served as leaders in the industry for the future generations, this particular legend was a pioneer for African-Americans in show business and paved the way for my chosen contemporary tap legend to succeed. Prince Spencer was born in Jenkinsville, South Carolina on October 3, 1917. At seven years…

This made the structural format of theme-solo-theme. "This is a progression from the melody, to routine-ing the melody, to routine-ing the routine; the jazz lingo". Bing Crosby said this "American music begins and ends with Louis Armstrong". Also Dizzy Gillespie said at Louis' death that, "never before in the history of black music had one individual so completely dominated an art form as the Master, Daniel Louis Armstrong"…

Jazz music was one of the most popular music genres in the 1920s and 1930s. It started in New Orleans and over the years, stretched out throughout the whole United States. Its popularity brought many people together, even through the years of racial discrimination and the Great Depression. What made jazz continuously popular was the way it progressed. Throughout the years, jazz musicians have created many new styles, new arrangements, and put this genre of music on the map. Over the years, there…

not last any longer than June 1, 1943 because Manie Sacks offered Frank a record deal with Columbia records. Shortly after, Frank received news that he had been named Male Vocalist of the Year by Down Beat polls. This was huge for Frank because Bing Crosby, his idol since he was a young boy, had won the award many times…

Sinatra to the music scene. Frank, also known as “The Sultan of Swoon” and “The Voice” was popular for his song like “Five Minutes More” and “Blue Skies.” Another singer popular in the forties is Bing Crosby. Some of Crosby’s well known songs from this decade are “White Christmas” and “Only Forever.” Crosby was also popular for his role in the recording industry, becoming the first performer to pre-record his radio shows and master his commercial recordings onto magnetic tape. Around the…

Ryan Erik Adamsons,based in Chicago, is an active composer, performer, and educator. He received a Bachelor of Science Degrees in Jazz Studies and Brass Performance from the University of Akron (OH), and a Masters of Music concentrating in Jazz Composition from DePaul University in Chicago (IL). He currently works as an Artist Advisor at the Denis Wick/Vandoren Musician’s Advisory Studio in downtown Chicago, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Jazz Orchestra as their Director of…

LEE LEE, an American brand of denim jeans, was established by Henry David LEE in 1912. Initially, Henry started LEE Mercantile Company, a wholesale grocery distributor in Salina, Kansas in 1889. With the need to handle larger shipments of goods with the exponentially increasing population, large number of workers, Henry LEE was unhappy with the inconsistent delivery and poor quality of work wear from suppliers. Henry LEE decided to start sewing its own overall factory wears. In this article, 4Ps…

traditions of Christmas evoke many feelings in people, and Christmas has a feeling all its own. The cold crisp air, the warm glow of the fireplace, and the smells of freshly baked molasses and cinnamon gingerbread cookies permeate the house. Sounds of Bing Crosby crooning, “White Christmas” and the brightly lit Christmas trees with shiny glass bulbs, satin ribbons are a feast for our eyes. The holiday season inspires and reminds us of those that are dear to us. What better way to show those…