album · January 17, 1962

Swinging on a Star

Bing Crosby

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RailroadSee this day

jazzclassic rock

This 1962 single offered a reprise of Crosby's 1936 hit, appearing on the Railroad label.

• The original 1936 recording of "Swinging on a Star" was a number-one hit for Bing Crosby.
• The 1962 recording was released on the Railroad label.
• This release came out on January 17, 1962.

Bing Crosby was an American singer and actor, one of the most popular and influential entertainers of the 20th century, renowned for his relaxed baritone and pioneering role in recording technology. In 1962, Crosby was nearing the end of his recording career, having already achieved massive success across multiple decades and genres.