Also, still dead.

Sirius has all the new music from 60 years ago.

Why does Sirius do this stuff. If I wanted to listen to this much Bing Crosby, I'd buy a friggin CD. The same goes for the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, the Who, and anyone else who Sirius dedicated an entire channel to.

Sure dead, just like 0.0s careers.

So does XM not play dead artists?

This is not a dedicated artist channel read a bit more carefully you two. It is special programming for 5 days right at christmas time.

This is something I will certainly tune into Bing has some of the best Christmas tunes out there it will be cool to hear extended content that you never get on traditional radio anymore. Nice work sirius.

Tim, do you like XM's 24/7 Led Zeppelin channel?

You know there are plenty of people that have satellite radio that listen to this stuff, there is a reason there is variety on satellite radio, it's because there is a mix group of people that listen. Not every channel has to be towards your liking, but there are channels that people will like. There will be plenty of people that will listen to this.

I actually just discovered that XM had Led Zeppelin channel today, and no I don't like it.

I'm a huge Barenaked Ladies fan. I've seen them 20+ times in concert. I own all of their CD's. But I wouldn't care for a station dedicated to them, nor do I care to listen to them all the time. I just don't see the appeal of the dedicated channels.

Sirius ought to dedicate some stations to deeper playlists, no DJ's, no ID's, no breaks, just music.

You know there are plenty of people that have satellite radio that listen to this stuff, there is a reason there is variety on satellite radio, it's because there is a mix group of people that listen. Not every channel has to be towards your liking, but there are channels that people will like. There will be plenty of people that will listen to this.

Posted by: Ryan | December 13, 2007 6:39 PM

Wow, that sure sounds smart. I guess that was the point and not checking with Tim was just to tick him off, cause he knows better then every one else. I know the Evlis and Bruce chanels have A fan base, isn't that the point. Give people what they want?

Lets not loose sight that this guy abused his children with verbal and and physical abuse. If you read their accounts, support by Bing's friends and other family members he would beat his children almost daily and especially around the holidays.

Dear Mr. Tansmith, Please update your database. The myth that Bing Crosby was an ogre and an abusive father was created by his oldest son, Gary, in a book written for money when the firstborn's money ran out. Gary Crosby not only recanted everything he wrote later in life, but didn't even seem to remember having written it. I will refer you to Gary Crosby's own son who has publicly stated that his grandfather Bing was a warm and generousl man and a super grandfather. Gary Crosby admitted his was a book of lies and he regretted having written it after the damage was done. Bing was a pious, devout man who may have set records for personal modesty in show business, along with smashing every kind of show business sales record imaginable. There is some evidence Bing's first wife and some of his children from his first marriage did suffer from depression. If you want to know something of the truth of Bing Crosby's life and legacy, please read, Gary Giddins most excellent biography, "Pocket Full Of Dreams." Where you got the claptrap about his beating his children daily or with greater frequency around the holidays is beyond even the most outrageous nonsense sold by the Tabloids ... also for money. Bing Crosby was a gentleman and a true American musical genius. Please do a little research before engaging in idle gossip mongering. If anything hurts Bing's friends and family, it's having to read and re-read the same old character assassinations of a truly fine humanitarian who epitomized the kind of human decency this country has produced at its best. There were some who said Bing Crosby could be distant and remote but considering the fact that he was truly the first American Idol and the biggest superstar of the first half of the 20th Century, I think he deserves some credit for not becoming a victim of the Hollywood Lifestyle that claimed so many stars that came after him. He didn't buy into his own success. He didn't abuse himself or others by becoming an addict or a mental case. He said his rosary every night and gave much of himself and his resources to good causes but in a very private manner. He had no personal conceit about his talent or success. He just felt lucky. It baffles me how many people continue to hold on to the old "Daddy Dearest" fiction when there is so much evidence that it is utter fantasy. Hopefully, this great wrong will someday be righted and good but misguided people will begin to explore the vast mountain of richness left by this great man's musical legacy.

This is the first time I wished I had Sirius instead of XM!

Come to Sirius - one and all...

I listened to Bing Corsby Xmas Radio and my family and children (under 12) all loved it. Nothing like a good dose of quality music, entertainment, corny and fun humor. Not one spec of today's sloppy talent. No cynical mood, no cheap pot shots.

Sirius offers what a lot of FM and even AM no longer stands behind. I know. I live in the #1 radio market - New York City, and have been a radio fan and a DJ for almost 20 years.

I can tell you that the eloquence of Bing and his guests, the vocabulary used is all GREATER than what most people use or shockingly even might not understand today.

Kudos to SIrius, as well, for even their Christmas programming. Their Lite channel had so much more than the typical FM Lite Xmas station. Their country Xmas channel was great. And they had a Classical Christmas channel that was amazing. It's interesting to note the idiots who chime in about music genre's they are obviously not even capable of appreciating. The appeal of Bing or even Classic Old Radio is timeless - and given that a wide scope of audience age, background does like it - this speaks to the power of Sirius.

Let's hope that SIrius stays bold and creative and doesn't ever cave in. Lots of formats for the variety of tastes WE all are likely to have.

As for DJs...I am one of many who like to listen to DJ-hosted radio. Most people I know also perfer to have the company of someone. Of course a DJ that is not just a robotic voice or low quality is not doing anyone any favors. Sirius (based in NYC) attracts some of the best DJ talent - all formats.