Bing Crosby

trumpet player. He is said to have had a major role in the creation of modern jazz. (www.listverse.com) The trumpet gained the recognition of a solo instrument mainly because of Louis Armstrong. He also influenced other artists like Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. (www.listverse.com) “His influence on music as a whole is immeasurable, both in terms of his singing and trumpet playing which have earned him a variety of honors and awards.”…

Chesterfield has been surviving by providing their cigarettes with testimonials. In the 1940s and 1950s Ronald Reagan, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, and Arthur Godfrey were among Chesterfield's official spokesmen; Chesterfield being one of the primary sponsors of the radio and TV programs of these stars during that time. Arthur Godfrey was strongly identified with Chesterfield cigarettes…

affiliations with organized crime. On December 12, 1915, Frank Sinatra (Francis Albert Sinatra) was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. In high school, Sinatra was a member of the glee club and sang at local nightclubs. “Upon hearing the recordings of Bing Crosby, Sinatra was inspired as…

lyrics are from the song “Call Me Irresponsible” they are more than words but a description of Sinatra’s life. Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey. Sinatra dropped out of high school; he wanted to be a singer after seeing Bing Crosby perform in the mid 1930’s. After performing on a local radio show contest he started to get his first taste of stardom when he asked to become part of Harry James's band. Sinatra then set out on his own and produced his album All Or…

Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis “Summertime” by George Gershwin in a song from the opera Porgy & Bess. Gershwin composed Porgy & Bess in 1934. The libretto was from DuBose Heyward’s novel Porgy. Over time it become a widely known opera and one of the most frequently performed operas. Many great pieces of music were in Porgy & Bess but “Summertime” was one of the most well-known pieces to come from the opera. Because its melody is so strong and its cords so complex, it became one of the most…

During the 1950s the United States was the leading country of the world. It was the world’s strongest military power. The United States’ economy was booming with an increase in manufacturing and home construction amongst a post-World War II economic boom. And the fruits of this prosperity such as, new cars, suburban houses and other consumer goods, were available to more people than ever before. However, the 1950s were also an era of great conflict. For example, the nascent civil rights…

A world of pure domination and immense stardom came violently crashing down before the eyes of the remarkable Frank Sinatra. While walking through Times Square one cold day in February of 1951 he spotted the name of a new male singer, Eddie Fisher, on the sign of the Paramount Theatre. Only seven years ago, Frank had drawn thousands of obsessed female fans to watch him perform; the same girls were obsessing over Fisher, which Frank could not handle. He rushed back to where he was staying, made…

recorded for Capitol Records, partly owned by Johnny Mercer. She was paid $75. 1942 27 A strike by the American Federation of Musicians ended her recording with Columbia by 1 August 1942. The strike failed because big names such as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby were not allowed to join the union. So they were free to continue recording. Billie would not record again for the next two…

The 1930’s were a period riddled by economic depression, dubbed the “Great Depression”, the economic mishaps of the 1930’s leaked out into affecting every facet of society, even the pop culture. The troublesome economics of the 30’s were overlooked by pop culture, as it deliberately used exaggerations and optimism to distract people from the reality of recession; while pop culture candidly documented political America in the 30’s, in which people were in search of a political hero. Bridled by…

Anastasia Heinze Mr. Summers Honors English 11 15 October 2015 Music. Culture. History. American ragtime, jazz, and blues, is affected by society; much like American pop and rap music today. The 1920’s American culture was a profound, racy, yet brilliant era. American culture was made up of change, racism, and iconic music. The ending of the World War I in 1918 made an immense impact on American culture. The portrayal of women was altering, new music was being discovered, and the economy was…