Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star

In this second volume of his acclaimed biography, Gary Giddins delves into Bing Crosby's transformative impact on American entertainment during the war years, including the creation of "White Christmas." Spanning from Prohibition to World War II, the book reveals Crosby's evolution as a charismatic crooner and a pioneering figure who reshaped music recording, orchestration, and performance. Drawing on extensive interviews and archives, Giddins paints a vivid portrait of Crosby as a unifying voice for a nation in turmoil, solidifying his enduring legacy in American cultural history.