Charles River Editors
ASIN: B00HRJKAF2
Publisher: Charles River Editors
Pages: 84
*Includes pictures.*Includes Crosby and Hope's quotes about each other and their own lives and careers.*Includes a bibliography for further reading.*Includes a table of contents.“You never get tired unless you stop and take time for it.” – Bob Hope“I think popular music in this country is one of the few things in the twentieth century that have made giant strides in reverse.” – Bing CrosbyIn 1948, American polls rated Bing Crosby “the most admired man alive”, and it’s no surprise given how popular he was across every major form of entertainment during the decade. With a string of major hits, Crosby was the most popular singer in the country during that era, with classic songs like “White Christmas” helping pave the way for other singers as varied as Bob Hope, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra. In fact, young Sinatra modeled his clothing and style after Crosby, who was his idol growing up. ...