Bing and Bowie: The Story of an Unlikely Christmas Classic
Summary
Bing Crosby and David Bowie, two singers from different generations and backgrounds, recorded a Christmas duet in 1977. Crosby was an American singer famous for songs like "White Christmas," and Bowie was a British rock star. Their collaboration happened as part of a television special, influenced by both stars' families.Key Facts
- Bing Crosby was 73 years old and was known for singing popular American songs, including "White Christmas."
- David Bowie was 30 years old and a successful British rock musician.
- Crosby and Bowie recorded a duet of "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" in 1977.
- The collaboration was part of Crosby's CBS television special "Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas."
- Bowie agreed to the duet partly to make his mother, who was a fan of Crosby, happy.
- Crosby's children were fans of Bowie, which helped encourage the collaboration.
- When Bowie arrived for the recording, his appearance surprised Crosby's team, leading to initial tension.
- The duet became a Christmas classic despite the stars' different backgrounds and initial challenges.
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