The Christmas Song That Almost Wasn't

Watch Bing Crosby's and David Bowie's performance of Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy here:
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[@wellston2826]

Bowie almost turned down the opportunity to appear on Crosby's Christmas show. He didn't want to do it, but his mother was a big Bing Crosby fan, and he said he did it for her.

[@eightballcuet]

One of my favorite versions of Drummer Boy

[@IndySpirit]

I remember watching it live. I fell in love with Bowie's voice that night.

[@GingerKraut]

I got hooked on Bowie as a teenager, when I first heard "Let's Dance," "Modern Love," and "China Girl." (aka, the Thin White Duke era) If she hasn't already, have Megan listen to his earlier stuff, especially "Rebel Rebel" and "Space Oddity."

[@Liz-cmc313]

I was a fan of Bowie since the Ziggy Stardust days. I remember seeing this on TV and thought it was awesome. I grew up watching Bing and many others growing up. I'm so grateful that my mom made us watch black and white films as kids.

[@brandyjean7015]

"Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach"
Clarissa Pinkola Estes

[@ricknixdorf7316]

Thanks to you, I looked up the clip of these two giant talents. Wow! What a beautiful combination of two songs! Brought a tear to my eye. Thank you. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas.

[@Spaatz77]

Thank you for the backstory about this collaboration. I get chills whenever I hear it.
Bowie's and Bing's voices are so complimentary there. Bowie's high register harmony and counterpoint is something else. He had a richness in his voice no matter what the range. A pretty touching duet. Peace on Earth. God, we need it now more than ever.
Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. Happy Holidays.

[@randywhite3958]

Modern love was another big hit FOR Bowie. Very interesting story again you continue to amaze thank you for that . A Christmas story almost never made it to the big screen if not for Darren McGaven insisting it be given a chance now a classic😊

[@chesterharvey5425]

Merry Christmas to you and your family may God bless each and everyone of you

[@vapete1237]

Great upload ..
Seasons greetings from this side of the pond to you and yours .. Peace on earth sounds like a tall order going into the New Year, but we can live in hope 🤞🏻

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Amen

[@dragoon6016]

Just an excellent video, Sir. Am a huge Der Bingle fan. Great storytelling about this unique collaboration. KUDOS...

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you!

[@takkmoran9770]

Interesting history. I've heard Bing Crosby do, 'Little Drummer Boy', but can't remember if I've heard this version. On a side note, I've always wonder if the story about how, 'White Christmas', almost wasn't used in the movie, 'Holiday Inn'. I heard, ' Somewhere Over the Rainbow', almost wasn't used in, 'Wizard of Oz', also. Always wondered if either story is true.

[@Mynx2022]

How interesting, thank you.
Merry Christmas & Blessings in the new year.

[@lindamichael806]

Thank you for bringing back a wonderful memory!

[@nickimontie]

That was very interesting!
Happy holidays to all!

[@lisabunnie22960]

Thank you for this. Merry Christmas to you!

[@jimjones1851]

thank you for the link may you and yours have the happiest and peaceful christmas! from my family to yours merry christmas

[@garycordle5295]

Thank you for sharing this very ieresting history 👍

[@lisabunnie22960]

Odd you didn't mention the claymation version that all made us sob into our stockings when we were babies. 🤔

[@MARY-nx1gu]

One of the Best videos Curious History; thank you and Happy Holidays 🎄🥳

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Mary! Happy Holidays!

[@elliecargould9697]

Great info. Thanks. Merry Christmas.

[@roballison3281]

Well done. Thank you☺

[@DoloresJNurss]

I always love your content!

[@frankharrington4881]

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! Patricia Gambino Harrington

[@jeffreymfonti4901]

Hello Everybody 😊❤