Under Western Skies (album)

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Under Western Skies: Songs of the West Sung by Bing Crosby
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Compilation album by
Released1941 (original 78rpm album) [1]
Recorded1936, 1940
Genre Popular, Western
Length30:18
Label Decca
Bing Crosby chronology
Crosbyana
(1941)
Under Western Skies: Songs of the West Sung by Bing Crosby
(1941)
Song Hits from Holiday Inn
(w/ Fred Astaire)

(1942)

Under Western Skies is a compilation album of phonograph records by Bing Crosby released in 1941 featuring songs with western themes such as "Empty Saddles" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds".

Track listing

These previously issued songs were featured on a 5-disc, 78 rpm album set, Decca Album A-250. [2]

Side / TitleWriter(s)Recording datePerformed withTime
Disc 1 (870):
A. "Empty Saddles" Billy Hill July 14, 1936 Victor Young and His Orchestra3:01
B. "Roundup Lullaby"Gertrude Ross, Charles Badger ClarkJuly 14, 1936Victor Young and His Orchestra3:08
Disc 2 (4200):
A. "The Singing Hills" Mack David, Sammy Mysels, Dick SanfordFebruary 25, 1940 John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra2:54
B. "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" Bob Nolan February 9, 1940John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra3:05
Disc 3 (3388):
A. "Legend of Old California" Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren July 27, 1940John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra3:03
B. "Prairieland Lullaby" Frank Loesser, Victor Young July 27, 1940John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra3:05
Disc 4 (3133):
A. "Sierra Sue" Joseph Buell Carey March 22, 1940John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra2:59
B. "Marcheta" Victor Schertzinger February 9, 1940John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra2:48
Disc 5 (4201):
A. "Along the Santa Fe Trail" Al Dubin, Edwina Coolidge, Will GroszDecember 3, 1940John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra3:06
B. "Lone Star Trail" Cindy Walker December 3, 1940John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra3:09

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References

  1. "Library of Congress LCCN Permalink for 2001538135".
  2. "BINGANG". July 1994: 36.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. "A Bing Crosby Discography". A Bing Crosby Discography. Retrieved August 24, 2015.