Bing Crosby & The Mills Brothers sing "Paper Doll"

[Mom1910]

No, Bing sold over 500,000 million records.

[snuggletiger]

Didn't Bing sell like 300 million records over all?

[twev30theprince]

Norman Brown the guitarist must be sick or have past away? anyone knows

[schatman1335]

@twev30theprince Herb told me the great Norman Brown passed away suddenly on Harry's birthday, August 19, 1969, more than two years after this occasion. Besides, he was on board for this gig, seated, and playing brilliantly on "Don't Blame Me" (also on YouTube); the background balloon decorations and inserts indicate both songs were sung on the same occasion. So apparently, they just didn't use Norman for this number. That also explains his special cameo in "Don't Blame Me."

[twev30theprince]

@schatman1335 Thanks for the info........is there anywhere I can get a bio on Norman I thinks he was an awsome guitarist and I would love to study him

[schatman1335]

@twev30theprince I'm thinking the key to finding out about Norman is in contacting people in his hometown of Baltimore, MD. As I've said for years, it's scandalous that there's virtually NOTHING on the net concerning this superb artist. Concentrate on Baltimore: the musicians union, chamber of commerce, historical society, etc.

[twev30theprince]

@schatman1335 Thanks alot for responding!!! One more question did you know the Mills bros. personally ? If so I would love to hear any stories you are willing to share ( at your own time of course) Be Blessed

[schatman1335]

@twev30theprince Yes,my friend, I met the Mills on two occasions and my musical mentor knew them, so I do indeed have a few stories I'd love to share. Norman was simply the best, the slickest, and most tasteful quartet guitarist ever. I perceive that you, like myself, are a fan of rhythm guitar, especially Mills Brothers guitar. So we have much to talk about!

[twev30theprince]

@schatman1335 WOW thats awsome!! I'm a big fan of rhythm guitar so much so that I try to play not to mention a big fan of the mill brothers. Looking forward to hearing and learning more of them (once again thanks for taking the time to share) Be Blessed

[WilliamsKarl]

"The Voice" idolized der Bingle. He was the only performer Sinatra was ever nervous to sing with.

[hajune]

Bing Crosby had 320 top 40 hits. more then anybody else and easily. The Mills Brothers were the big influence in Dean Martin's style. Two icons come together with an iconic song. Love it

[onlongata]

The days when show bussiness had class and talent unlike what we see in todays music industries...

[SueBeaWho]

yep the white guy is kinda good lololololol DUH!!!

[MARTS54]

What wonderful memories from my childhood seeing this video ... my grandmother loved Bing and my did loved the Mills Brothers. Guess that's why I learned to love this kind of music. Thanks for posting this.

[cynicalwordsmith]

love them so much!

[SueBeaWho]

thank god for youtube!!!

[Ulysses61]

That "white guy" was the greatest popular male singer of the 20th century... and by a wide margin.

[SueBeaWho]

@Ulysses61 yeah the "white guy" is kinda good lol Der Bingle lol dumb kids!!! lololo Love Bing and the Mills too!!

[mysticgatherings]

@Ulysses61 Well I would NOT say "the greatest" at all. I always thought Bing was dry and dead sounding. Give me Frank, Nat,or Tony any day of the week over Bing. Actually its been reported that Frank Sinatra gave that "greatest" title to NAT KING COLE , and he would have been right.

[BigBingFan]

@mysticgatherings

You can have your opinions, but not your own facts.This clip is late in Bing's career. You obviously didn't listen to Bing when HE was King, mid-late 30's to late 40's....IF you ever heard him sing "Mexicali Rose," "Sweethearts," and some other Victor Herbert light classical tunes, you couldn't have any other conclusion that Bing was King. Frank idolized Bing, called him "The Father of his career." In "High Society," Frank wasn't acting his impertient self with Bing around.

[kozakyespana]

LOL ROTFL!!! That white guy!!!!!! LOL

[nanamills]

My Dad used to sing this song ALL THE TIME. Now, my husband, Jerry has just heard it and loves it. WOW! How it brings back such happy, wonderful memories.

[franzjantzen]

What a super sound. These guys are definitely for real! Even that white guy in the front.

[SueBeaWho]

@franzjantzen

[CzapigaKielbasa]

Thanks for posting the date of the performance. Not too many people do that. To me that's important.