Swinging on a star – Bing Crosby

Swinging on a Star

Written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke, “Swinging on a Star” is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of listeners. The song was originally introduced in the 1944 film “Going My Way,” where it was sung by Bing Crosby. Crosby’s warm and expressive vocals perfectly captured the song’s optimistic and hopeful message, and it quickly became a hit.

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Some interesting facts about the song:

• The song was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke.
• It was originally introduced in the 1944 film “Going My Way.”
• The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1944.
• It has been covered by countless artists, including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and Michael Jackson.
• The song was featured in the 1999 film “The Talented Mr. Ripley.”