Bing Crosby & Patty Andrews w/ Vic Schoen Orchestra (1950) FIRST RECORDING [IF I WERE A BELL]

The first recording of the Frank Loesser composition "If I Were A Bell", featuring Bing Crosby and Patty Andrews with Vic Schoen and his Orchestra. Recorded on September 7, 1950.

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Some notes about the composition as found on

Composer: Frank Loesser

Year: 1950

Origin: Composed for the 1950 Musical Guys and Dolls.

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