BING CROSBY A Pocketful of Dreams: The Early Years 1903-1940

Selling more hit records than the Beatles, Sinatra, or Elvis, Bing Crosby was a pop culture original. Additionally, he was box office magic for Hollywood producers. Edward Lewis delivers fascinating insights into Crosby's early years by way of Gary Giddin's impeccable research and painstaking interviews. With news reel style delivery and straightforward accounts, Lewis provides little known facts and insights covering Crosby's early childhood, vaudeville days in college, rise to fame in Hollywood, love affairs, love of sports, and contribution to society. B.J.P. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 02]