Collectors' Classics, Vols. 1–8 are a set of Decca Records compilation albums by Bing Crosby featuring songs from his various films over the years. The albums were issued as 10” LPs numbered DL6008 to DL6015 and 4-disc 45rpm sets numbered 9-194 to 9–201.
Collectors' Classics, Vols. 1–8 Released 1951 Recorded 1934–1940 Genre Popular Length 3 :09 :29 (total of all 8 albums)Label Decca
In January 1951, Bing Crosby was honoured with various awards and special radio programs on what was described as his 20th anniversary as a single in show business.[ 1] Decca celebrated by issuing this comprehensive set of the commercial recordings of songs from his films.
Track listings from Bing Crosby discography.[ 2] Recording dates follow song titles.
Bing Crosby, Collectors' Classics – Vol. 1
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Track listing (DL 6008) [ 3]
Side two (from Mississippi ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "Soon"" (February 21, 1935) Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra3:01 2. "Down by the River"" (February 21, 1935) Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra 2:50 3. "It’s Easy to Remember " (February 21, 1935) Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart The Rhythmettes , The Three Shades of Blue, and Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra3:15 4. "Swanee River (The Old Folks At Home) " (February 21, 1935) Stephen Foster Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra, and The Crinoline Choir 3:05 Total length: 24:38
Bing Crosby, Collectors' Classics – Vol. 2
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Track listing (DL 6009)[ 4]
Side one (from Two for Tonight ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "Without a Word of Warning" (August 14, 1935) Harry Revel , Mack Gordon The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra 3:07 2. "Takes Two to Make a Bargain" (August 14, 1935) Harry Revel, Mack Gordon The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra 2:48 3. "I Wish I Were Aladdin" (August 14, 1935) Harry Revel, Mack Gordon The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra 2:59 4. "From the Top of Your Head to the Tip of Your Toes" (August 14, 1935) Harry Revel, Mack Gordon The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra 3:03
Bing Crosby, Collectors' Classics – Vol. 3
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Track listing (DL 6010)[ 5]
Side two (from Pennies from Heaven ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "Pennies from Heaven " (July 24, 1936) Arthur Johnston , Johnny Burke Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra3:08 2. "Let's Call a Heart a Heart" (July 29, 1936) Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra 3:04 3. "One, Two, Button Your Shoe" (July 29, 1936) Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra 2:50 4. "So Do I" (July 24, 1936) Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke Georgie Stoll and His Orchestra 3:10 Total length: 23:50
Bing Crosby, Collectors' Classics – Vol. 4
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Track listing (DL 6011)[ 6]
Side two (from Double or Nothing ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "The Moon Got in My Eyes" (July 12, 1937) Arthur Johnston , Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra3:13 2. "(You Know It All) Smarty" (July 12, 1937) Burton Lane , Ralph Freed John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:35 3. "It’s the Natural Thing to Do" (July 12, 1937) Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:13 4. "All You Want to Do Is Dance" (July 12, 1937) Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:51 Total length: 24:02
Bing Crosby, Collectors' Classics – Vol. 5
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Track listing (DL 6012)[ 7]
Side two (from Paris Honeymoon ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "You're a Sweet Little Headache" (November 4, 1938) Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra2:50 2. "Joobalai" (November 4, 1938) Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:52 3. "I Have Eyes" (November 4, 1938) Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:00 4. "The Funny Old Hills" (November 4, 1938) Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:44 Total length: 22:33
Bing Crosby, Collectors' Classics – Vol. 6
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Track listing (DL 6013)[ 8]
Side one (tracks 1–3 from Doctor Rhythm ; track 4 from The Star Maker ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "On the Sentimental Side" (January 21, 1938) James V. Monaco , Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra2:51 2. "My Heart Is Taking Lessons" (January 21, 1938) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:45 3. "This Is My Night to Dream" (January 21, 1938) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:08 4. "Schooldays" / "Sunbonnet Sue" / "Jimmy Valentine" / "If I Were a Millionaire" (medley) (July 30, 1938) Gus Edwards , Will D. Cobb / Edwards, Cobb / Edwards, Edward Madden / Edwards, CobbJohn Scott Trotter and His Orchestra, and The Music Maids 3:10
Side two (from The Star Maker ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "An Apple for the Teacher" (June 22, 1939) James V. Monaco , Johnny Burke Connee Boswell and John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra3:03 2. "Still the Bluebird Sings" (June 9, 1939) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:37 3. "A Man and His Dream" (June 9, 1939) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:02 4. "Go Fly a Kite" (June 9, 1939) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:39 Total length: 24:15
Bing Crosby, Collectors' Classics – Vol. 7
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Track listing (DL 6014)[ 9]
Side one (from East Side of Heaven ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "East Side of Heaven" (March 10, 1939) James V. Monaco , Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra3:01 2. "Sing a Song of Sunbeams" (March 10, 1939) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:50 3. "That Sly Old Gentleman" (March 10, 1939) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:01 4. "Hang Your Heart on a Hickory Limb" (March 10, 1939) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:32
Side two (from Rhythm on the River ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "Only Forever " (July 3, 1940) James V. Monaco , Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra3:07 2. "When the Moon Comes over Madison Square" (July 3, 1940) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:38 3. "That's For Me" (July 3, 1940) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:05 4. "Rhythm on the River" (July 3, 1940) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:01 Total length: 23:15
Bing Crosby, Collectors' Classics – Vol. 8
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Track listing (DL 6015)[ 10]
Side one (from If I Had My Way ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "I Haven’t Time to Be a Millionaire" (April 12, 1940) James V. Monaco , Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra3:09 2. "April Played the Fiddle" (April 12, 1940) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:00 3. "The Pessimistic Character" (April 12, 1940) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:28 4. "Meet the Sun Half-Way" (April 12, 1940) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 2:34
Side two (track 1 from If I Had Way ; tracks 2–4 from Road to Singapore ) Title Writer(s) Performed with 1. "If I Had My Way" (March 31, 1939) James Kendis, Lou Klein John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra2:49 2. "Sweet Potato Piper" (December 15, 1939) James V. Monaco , Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter’s Frying Pan Five, and The Foursome 2:22 3. "Too Romantic" (December 15, 1939) James V. Monaco, Johnny Burke John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:09 4. "The Moon and the Willow Tree" (December 15, 1939) Victor Schertzinger , Johnny BurkeJohn Scott Trotter and His Orchestra 3:08 Total length: 22:39
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