Bing Crosby

I realize this might sound strange, but I love Bing Crosby. I love his singing, his style, his acting, especially when he co-stars with Bob Hope in their famous road movies. Bing’s voice is so mellow and he accentuates the lyrics in such a way that it seems like he is speaking only to you or that he really means what he is singing about. This style really comes through when he sings his Christmas songs, especially the religious ones, such as Aedeses Fiedelus, O Come all Ye Faithful to those not in the know. People look at me like I have a third leg or something like that when I tell them that I’m crazy about Bing. I don’t find it so strange. I have always had a deep appreciation for older works of music or movies. At least with Bing Crosby I can understand the words that are being sung, unlike some of the blaring, techno infused, profanity laced, garbage that people my age are so crazy about. I would rather hear a well written song about love than listen to some one spewing about the hoe they just bagged or the cop they just shot. Laugh if you will, but Bing Crosby’s voice should be what male singers strive to achieve!