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.
Somebody Loves Me
Bob Crosby Lyrics
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You're nobody till somebody cares
You might be king, you might possess, the world and its gold
But gold won't bring you happiness, when you're growing old
The world still is the same
You'll never change it
As sure as the stars shine above
So find yourself somebody to love
The lyrics to Bob Crosby's song "Somebody Loves Me" talk about the importance of love in a person's life. The first two lines assert that one's worth is defined by the love and care they receive from someone else. The next two lines describe the futility of material possessions in bringing happiness as it does not provide the fulfillment that love does.
The next line, "The world still is the same, you'll never change it", is a message about the limitations of one's control in life. There are things in the world that may seem beyond our reach or power to change, so the song advises us to focus on the things that we can change, such as cultivating loving relationships. The final two lines serve as a reminder of the importance of finding someone to love, as it is a key ingredient in achieving true happiness.
Overall, the song's message is clear - love is the key to happiness and fulfillment in life, and it is through the act of loving and being loved that one becomes somebody.
Line by Line Meaning
You're nobody till somebody loves you
Your self-worth and importance is validated when someone else loves you
You're nobody till somebody cares
Being cared for by another person is a fundamental human need that determines one's sense of value and belonging
You might be king, you might possess, the world and its gold
Material possessions or social status do not guarantee happiness or fulfillment
But gold won't bring you happiness, when you're growing old
As one ages, the value of material possessions diminishes and one realizes that true happiness comes from personal connections and experiences
The world still is the same
Despite changes in technology and society, human nature and the problems we face remain constant
You'll never change it
Individuals have limited power to change the world, but can have a significant impact through interpersonal relationships and community engagement
As sure as the stars shine above
This truth is as constant and unchanging as the night sky
So find yourself somebody to love
The ultimate goal and source of happiness is to form meaningful connections with others
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Written by: James Cavanaugh, Larry Stock, Russ Morgan
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