I'm On The Crest Of A Wave

Why is it that the French have put out so many good collections of American jazz? Merci! From Allmusic.com: During the late '20s, Bing Crosby was a member of Paul Whiteman's Orchestra, as part of the sideline act the Rhythm Boys but also as an occasional featured vocalist. Though the biggest Whiteman/Crosby hits of the era aren't included on this collection, there is some very obscure material on this Chansons Records disc, including "At Twilight," "Bundle of Old Love Letters," "C-O-N-S-T-A-N-T-I-N-O-P-L-E," "I'm on the Crest of a Wave," "Out O' Town Gal," "I'm Bringing a Red Rose" and "That's My Weakness Now." The sound quality is obviously less than impeccable, but the interest of the recordings more than makes up for it, especially for collectors. Enjoy. +

1. C-O-N-S-T-A-N-T-I-N-O-P-L-E
2. Get Out and Get Under the Moon
3. 'Tain't So, Honey, 'Tain't So
4. I'd Rather Cry Over You (Than Smile at Somebody Else)
5. I'm on the Crest of a Wave
6. That's My Weakness Now
7. Because My Baby Don't Mean 'Maybe' Now
8. Out O' Town Gal
9. I'm Bringing a Red, Red Rose
10. Coquette
11. Reaching for Someone (And Not Finding Anyone There)
12. S'posin'
13. At Twilight
14. When You're Counting the Stars Alone
15. I'm a Dreamer, Aren't We All?
16. A Bundle of Old Love Letters