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Paul Gambaccini revisits life-changing concerts turned into legendary live albums.

For One Night Only: Series 4: Fifty Years of Bing

Fifty Years of Bing

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BBC Radio 4 - For One Night Only, Series 4, Fifty Years of Bing

How, in 1976, Bing Crosby chose to celebrate 50 years in showbiz with a special concert.

Paul Gambaccini recalls how, in the summer of 1976, Bing Crosby chose to celebrate 50 years in showbiz with a concert for his fans in London, performing a medley of 33 hits.

In the sweltering summer of 1976, Bing Crosby chose to celebrate 50 years in show business with a concert for his fans in London. On stage again for the first time in 40 years, he appeared with special guest Rosemary Clooney, with and his wife and children. For the medley of 33 of his greatest hits, he was alone. Even in his 70s, Bing was still magic; the pioneer of the microphone had lost none of his skill.

Paul Gambaccini remembers.

Producer: Marya Burgess

For One Night Only: Series 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts.

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