He was the youngest of seven children: five boys, Larry (1895-1975), Everett (born 1896), Ted (born 1900), Harry (1903-1977, popularly known as Bing Crosby) and Bob; and two girls, Catherine (born 1905) and Mary Rose (born 1907). His parents were English-American bookkeeper Harry Lowe Crosby (1871-1950) and Irish-American Catherine Harrigan (1873-1964), (affectionately known as Kate), the daughter of a builder from County Mayo in Ireland. His paternal ancestors Thomas Prence and Patience Brewster were born in England and immigrated to the U.S. in the 17th century; Brewster's family came over on the Mayflower.
Bob Crosby started singing with Anson Weeks (1931-34) and the Dorsey Brothers (1934-35). He led his first band in 1935, when the former members of Ben Pollack's band elected him as titular leader. His most famous band, the Bob-Cats, was a Dixieland jazz group with members from the Bob Crosby Orchestra. Both the Bob Crosby Orchestra and the smaller Bob-Cats group specialized in Dixieland jazz, presaging the traditional jazz revival of the 1940s. Crosby's singing voice was remarkably similar to that of his brother Bing, but without its range.
The Bob Crosby Orchestra and the Bob Cats included (at various times) Yank Lawson, Billy Butterfield, Muggsy Spanier, Matty Matlock, Irving Fazola, Ward Silloway, Warren Smith, Eddie Miller, Joe Sullivan, Bob Zurke, Jess Stacy, Nappy Lamare, Bob Haggart, Walt Yoder, Jack Sperling, and Ray Bauduc.
Hits included "Summertime" (theme song), "In a Little Gypsy Tea Room," "Whispers in The Dark," "South Rampart Street Parade," "March of the Bob Cats," "Day In, Day Out," "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby," "Dolores" and "New San Antonio Rose" (last three with Bing Crosby). A remarkable bass and drums duet between Haggart and Bauduc, "Big Noise From Winnetka," became a hit in 1938-39.
Dear Hearts and Gentle People
Bob Crosby Lyrics
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Dear Hearts And Gentle People
I love those dear hearts and gentle people
Who live in my home town
Because those dear hearts and gentle people
Will never ever let you down
That's how the weekend goes
I've got a dream house I'll build there one day
With picket fence and ramblin' rose
I feel so welcome each time that I return
That my happy heart keeps laughin' like a clown
I love the dear hearts and gentle people
Who live and love in my home town
There's a place I'd like to go and it's Batten, Idaho
Where your friendly neighbors smile and say "Hello"
It's a pleasure and a treat to meander down the street
That's why I want the whole wide world to know
I love those dear hearts and gentle people
Who live in my home town
Because those dear hearts and gentle people
Will never ever let you down
They read the good book from Fri' till Monday
That's how the weekend goes
I've got a dream house I'll build there one day
With picket fence and ramblin' rose
I feel so welcome each time that I return
That my happy heart keeps laughin' like a clown
I love the dear hearts and gentle people
Who live and love in my home town
Home, home sweet home
Home, home sweet home
The lyrics to Bob Crosby's song "Dear Hearts and Gentle People" express a deep affection for the people of his hometown. He declares his love for the "dear hearts and gentle people" who live there and notes that they have always been true to him. Crosby describes how he is welcomed back with open arms and a lot of love every time he returns. The warmth and welcoming nature of his hometown is so profound that it brings a smile to his face every time he thinks of it. The people in his hometown live by good values and are dedicated to reading the good book from Friday until Monday.
The second verse of the song specifically mentions Batten, Idaho, a place that Crosby would love to visit. He emphasizes how friendly the people are in this town, with everyone smiling and saying hello. He considers it a pleasure and a treat to wander down the street in Batten, Idaho, and wishes that the rest of the world would take notice of these amazing people.
Line by Line Meaning
I love those dear hearts and gentle people
I have a great admiration for the kind-hearted and considerate individuals
Who live in my home town
Residing in my native place, these tender and compassionate individuals are most dear to me
Because those dear hearts and gentle people
It's because of their character full of warmth and benevolence that I feel so connected to them
Will never ever let you down
Their affectionate disposition is so strong that they will never disappoint you or let you feel down
They read the good book from Fri' till Monday
It's their routine to devoutly read and follow religious scripture starting Friday and carrying on through Monday
That's how the weekend goes
It's how they spend most of their weekends, partaking in sacred reading and taking lessons from it
I've got a dream house I'll build there one day
I have a plan to construct my dream abode in my home town
With picket fence and ramblin' rose
The design of my dream house includes a white picket fence surrounding the property with sprawling rose bushes growing inside the fence
I feel so welcome each time that I return
Whenever I revisit my native place, I feel so hospitably invited
That my happy heart keeps laughin' like a clown
Their warmth and love make me ecstatic, that my heart overflows with joy and elation like a jester
There's a place I'd like to go and it's Batten, Idaho
There's a charming town I have in mind - Batten, Idaho
Where your friendly neighbors smile and say "Hello"
It's the kind of town where your dear neighbors greet you with a smile on their face, being so amiable and cordial
It's a pleasure and a treat to meander down the street
Strolling through the streets of this town is a delightful experience to be savored
That's why I want the whole wide world to know
For this reason, I want to announce to the entire world about the charms and amicability of Batten and its people
Home, home sweet home
Home is always the sweetest and most endearing place to be
Contributed by Sarah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
shravan bhadke
I love those dear hearts and gentle people
Who live in my home town
Because those dear hearts and gentle people
Will never ever let ya' down
They read the good book from fri till monday
Thats how the weekend goes
(Thats how it goes!)
I've got a dream house i'll build there one day
With picket fence and rambling road
I feel so welcome each time that i return
That my happy heart keeps laughin' like a clown
I love those dear hearts and gentle people
Who live n' love in my home town
They read the good book from fri till monday
Thats how the weekend goes
I've got a dream house I'll built there one day
With picket fence and rambling road
I feel so welcome each time that i return
That my happy heart keeps laughin' like a clown
I love those dear hearts and gentle people
Who live n' love in my home town
(In my home town!)
Those dear hearts and gentle people
Who live in my home town
benbenbinks
Lyrics:
I love those dear hearts and gentle people
Who live in my home town
Because those dear hearts and gentle people
Will never ever let you down
They read the good book
From Fri till Monday
That's how the weekend goes
I've got a dream house
I'll build there one day
With picket fence and rambling rose
I feel so welcome each time that I return
That my happy heart keeps laughing like a clown
I love the dear hearts and gentle people
Who live and love in my home town
There's a place I'd like to go
And it's back in Idaho
Where you're friendly neighbors smile and say hello
It's a pleasure and a treat
To meander down the street
That's why I want the whole wide world to know
I love the gentle people
(Who live in my home town)
Because those dear hearts and gentle people
Will never ever let you down
They read the good book
From Fri till Monday
That's how the weekend goes
I've got a dream house
I'll build there one day
With picket fence and rambling rose
I feel so welcome each time that I return
That my happy heart keeps laughing like a clown
I love the dear hearts and gentle people
Who live and love in my home town
MyKneesAreBees
[You’ve become addicted to Old Music]
marv
yep and am glad
The_Biggest_Chungus
Yeah. So what?
Fariq Ananda Diratama
thank god i did hahaha
Micaela Rachelle
Yes 🥰
Captain Sinclair
You are now breathing manually
Billy Henerson
Jokes aside, this is actually a really good song
Billy Henerson
LuckyFubber. if we are unable to understand what makes memes good, then how will we be able to make good fallout memes?
Animation Space
Duh
MrFloppy19
[Speech 86% Success] I agree. This song takes me back to a time I sadly never knew. But, one can dream can't they? I just wish I had the records of the songs we hear on the radio. There's gotta be somewhere that still has them right?
Quest Started: That Old Timey Music.