Bing Crosby Lyrics

Come they told me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
A newborn king to see pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum

Peace on Earth, can it be? (Come they told me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)
Years from now, perhaps we'll see? (A newborn king to see pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)
See the day of glory (our finest gift we bring pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)
See the day, when men of good will (to lay before the king pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)
Live in peace, live in peace again (rum-pum-pum-pum)

Peace on Earth (so to honor him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)
Can it be (when we come)

Every child must be made aware
Every child must be made to care
Care enough for his fellow man
To give all the love that he can

I pray my wish will come true (little baby pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)
For my child and your child too (I stood beside him there pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)
He'll see the day of glory (I played my drum for him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)
See the day when men of good will (I played my best for him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)
Live in peace, live in peace again (rum-pum-pum-pum)
Peace on Earth (then he smiled at me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum)
Can it be (me and my drum)

Can it be

Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Unison Rights S.L., Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, PHRASER MORTON MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Written by: Alan W Kohan, Ian Fraser, Lawrence A Grossman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@laurensavard6506

1y↑2

Thank you for sharing, John! Your words really resonated with me and my own sentiments regarding this song, and I wondered if you might appreciate an additional fact on it.

In late 2020, I learned through an ordinary internet search for facts about this song that it was recorded on September 11, 1978. To think that exactly 24 years to the day before 9/11 occured, two men from two different generations and countries would get together and sing such a beautiful song praying for peace on earth and goodwill among humanity gets me every time it comes to mind!

Something that especially touches me is when David Bowie shares before they sing that his son was 6 at the time they recorded the song, and he soon sings the line that his child would see a "day when men of goodwill would live in peace again." Interestingly, I've felt called to serve in response to 9/11 longer-term and plan to move from my home in Maryland to greater NYC (likely North Jersey) to do so. Since I was born in 1995, I was the age his son was on 9/11 (age 6). I've started listening to this song year-round as my sense of calling has developed, as it reminds me to do my part to work towards the vision Bing Crosby and David Bowie sang about all those years ago and to do what I can to encourage others to do the same thing.

While I've always loved it, this song has become so dear to me with these thoughts in mind over the past two years. I hope and pray their masterpiece can help many others in their own ways! 💙🙏🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧🌏

Best wishes and blessings for you and your loved ones from Harford County, MD, for Christmas, 2023, and always! 🙏🏻🎄☃️

All comments from YouTube:

@dorisblack7631

20w↑542

This song touches my soul everytime I hear it! Still listening in 2023! Two phenomenal artists. May they both rest in peace!!

@bottletree33

19w↑13

Yeah it’s beautiful. I try to listen to it every year. Great voices coming from two very different worlds.

@christinehughes6928

19w↑5

So magical love it ❤

@majorthumbsup8563

18w↑4

The finest!

@72mossy

18w↑5

It was like passing the old to new,

@DeborahAbelha

18w↑3

Me too 😢😢😢❤❤love

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@EriksAngel15

20w↑974

Whoever came up with the idea to pair these two singers together was an absolute genius.

@bren4061

19w↑14

Took the word's out of my head

@I_Am_The_Paulrus

19w↑21

Bing Crosby's kids apparently

@stone1andonly

18w↑44

It was the combination of a couple very quirky tv producers and Bowie's mother's love of Bing Crosby that made it happen. They get the credit for putting together the icons of two different ages to create one of the holiday season's most immortal duets, one that will outlive us all. I was fortunate enough to be watching that show that night.

@davidracine907

18w↑6

100%, right!!! ❤

@AndreBeverage

18w↑3

There is a video and it was Bing's idea and so smart

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@JoeKerr019

18w↑165

For whoever is reading this: Happy holidays. You are not alone, you are listening to this with us. You rock.

@Tomes23

18w↑6

Peace be with you. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

@birgitgrabenkamp

18w↑3

🫶🌍🎄

@fernandoduran2094

17w↑3

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

@loricole1299

17w↑2

Thank you, my friend, peace and joy be with you

@suev5962

17w↑1

Thank you - nice to know I'm not alone

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@AaronC143

19w↑449

This is a true masterpiece. Rest in peace David Bowie and Bing Crosby.

@jamescalifornia2964

18w↑10

✨️Two generations singing together. I miss them both ... 💕

@radaliaashford995

19w↑375

David's voice here was INCREDIBLE. Rest well to them both

@jeremyspencer6076

18w↑3

Both Phenomanle

@mikehemens9359

18w↑1

He rose up to the occasion.

@chrishowe2935

18w↑7

He gets so much credit for all of his genius, but not enough for his actual singing chops.

@bastogne315

18w

Tantric sex gave him pitch!❤❤

@humandroid53

18w

Listen to Lady Grinning Soul. He never wanted to sing only to write but someone had to perform his songs @@chrishowe2935

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@nicholasbartonlaw341

1y↑2.4K

I saw this when it aired and remember how astonishing it was at the time for us younger people. At that time we really felt the generation gap and there was nothing so strange as to see these two together, especially since Bowie was known for pushing the envelope with his music and wild outlandish personas, while Bing was firmly from the mid-century big band era and fit comfortably singing that generation's old standards in his cardigan. Both Bing and Bowie were consummate professionals however, and great singers in their own style, and so the result was beautiful. This performance brought the generations a little closer that Christmas Season.

@andreavictoriaparadiso47

1y↑89

Well stated! Groundbreaking in so many ways. It never occurred to either generation that such a thing was possible. It was talked about for a very long time and influenced other artists to push THAT envelope. No one thinks anything of it today. We take duets such as this one for granted but this was a defining moment in music and television history.

@DippyHippie

1y↑17

Whoo doggies,good ole boy Bing Crosby was a known bigot!lol.i bet he didn’t know what to think about our beautiful beautiful David!🌈💙❤️💓🦋

@nicholasbartonlaw341

1y↑46

@@DippyHippie Then it's all the more remarkable.

@patlaw398

U don’t speak for the LGBTQIAP community so kindly STFU n I’m not a fan of ether em...tho for different reasons 🌈

@sueamicone8760

1y↑5

I in

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@emilyrln

21w↑415

This song makes me cry every time I hear it, but especially this year, when peace seems especially far away.

@Reggyrail

20w↑17

Me too. X

@elwoodbluesmorris2120

20w↑20

Crying right now, playing it four the fourth time in a row. Sometimes a good cry helps. I wish their dream for our future would come true.

@raradis

20w↑5

stop that, it will get better..

@kcrow9234

19w↑13

Peace on earth, can it be
Every child must be made aware
Every child must be made to care
Care enough for his fellow man
To give all the love that he can

@ladydeerheart1

19w↑8

Peace on earth!

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@darreneffle4118

19w↑157

So many people will never know the beauty of these men and the gifts they shared. Man what a great duo.

@lacuna17

18w↑1

I saw it for the first time on VH1 doing a Christmas video hour. It was the most beautiful thing I'd ever heard.😊

@_barm

17w

So many people do. It does not make us special. Enjoy what history has to give you and worry less about belittling people who weren't born in your generation.

@maxinedaniels1492

1y↑1K

I am 73 years old and had never heard these two sing together. Approximately ten years ago my oldest son asked me if I had ever heard this rendition of Drummer Boy. I did not believe that there was such a thing considering how different the two singers were. He played it for me and I love it. Every Christmas I must listen to this lovely rendition of Drummer Boy. May the love of God be with my family, your family and their families during this season. 😮

@practicallyunconscious8043

1y↑14

God Bless you and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

@LackadaisicalReview

1y↑6

Merry Christmas to you.

@scottwilliams9136

q±!

@veliasalazar8678

1y↑9

I'm 58 will be 59 on Dec 23 I have this version about 10 years ago and I love too.

@dawnm8062

1y↑3

Wow 😮

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@joeydelarosa413

2y↑2.1K

This is classic... Rest in peace David Bowie and Bing Crosby.

@Marianne0011

1y↑57

Another year later, another year more life experience. Even now the period before Christmas, enjoy this beautiful legendary music. Who's listening to this now? Greetings from the Netherlands

@donarthiazi2443

1y↑22

@@Marianne0011
Greetings from North Carolina Ms Marianne. Here's wishing you and your family a very happy and peaceful Christmas🎄
And a safe prosperous New Year.

@lindahuff8976

1y↑22

@@Marianne0011 Saw David Bowie live many times in the 70's and 80's. What a showman!

@abennett6543

1y↑10

@@Marianne0011 Listening from Alabama.🎄

@kathleenpostiglione9021

1y↑2

@@Marianne0011 ? I think I think it's just great they don't do they don't do stuff like that

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@ont.cobbles

19w↑280

By far one of the most stunning Christmas songs of all time.

@mrmister769

18w↑5

It's class. Love the banter at the start.

@johnconnell9836

18w↑1

It's in a class of It's own

@hollywoody5000

18w↑1

Couldn't agree more

@sonnymonks2872

18w↑2

It has such a festive vibe,hard to match nowadays.

@lenafay6641

18w↑1

I wouldn’t say that it as old as the hills

@frankmaxwell5193

18w↑26

Bowie didn't fancy singing little drummer boy. "Peace on earth " was written by the producers within an hour. With an hours practice ,3 takes, a masterpiece is born. ❤

@mayavenuemisfit814

1y↑899

These two legends may no longer be with us on Earth, but they'll be with us every Christmas through this beautiful song.

@laurin4405

1y↑8

🕊🌎My thoughts Exactly🎄 :}

@stephenfarthing3819

1y↑9

Here here!

@morrigankasa570

1y↑7

Yep; it's sad that they are gone, but it this was a beautiful thing. They as well as the other Greats & Legends are performing together forever in the Afterlife at least.

@scottiedog4236

1y↑3

Love to you at this time ❤️❤️❤️

@lefterisgeorgiou4424

1y↑4

Eternity.....Marry Christmas from Athens Greece.

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@roccoz2231

1y↑3.4K

This was filmed in September 1977, a few weeks before Crosby died. Bowie said that Crosby was friendly but mentally deteriorating; he introduced himself to Bowie 3-4 times over the course of filming. Watching this video, you'd never know that Crosby was dying. He carried that amazing singing voice all the way to his grave.

@freddygonzalez8797

1y↑189

Bowie and Crosby had this really cool low baritone note they used often; with that certain low tone- Bowie often sounded like Bing.

@urfavtarus7226

1y↑67

You can tell he's a little confused though.

@bgraham928

1y↑224

I really don't think Crosby was deteriorating mentally here - his timing seems right on queue. Also he wasn't exactly dying. He had some health issues but he died rather suddenly a month later in Spain after participating in 18 holes of golf.

@pamalford8319

1y↑87

I don't think he was well. He looked haggard and pale. He died a month later on a golf course in Spain, doing what he loved.

@glennwatson3313

1y↑31

@@urfavtarus7226 I don't think so at all.

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@richardwilson6976

16w↑17

RIP David Bowie and Bing Crosby.This song is a classic.

@TNsusan0103

13w

They're singing together again.

@rickwilson3349

18w↑23

This song is one of the MOST meaningful and beautiful Christmas Songs ever recorded (especially for today's world!). Hard to believe that Bing & David; two of the GREATEST Singers of all time sung this beautiful tune together. Don't know why the Radio Stations don't play this more and less of "Last Christmas", a worn out song repeated by every singer that can form a tune. RIP Bing & David! Job well done!!

@lucyvisco

17w↑1

how dare you… last christmas is a meaningful, soulful holiday classic that deserves every minute of its radio time! can two great christmas songs not both exist in peace?

@eamonhewitt8223

17w

@@lucyviscoi agree this is too harsh, rick.

@tonysharkey9414

1y↑813

This rendition still brings tears to my eyes. As a 71 year old, i was a fan of Bing’s growing up in the 50’s and Bowie’d in the 80’s. They left a beautiful Christmas legacy with this song !

@annestanley9649

1y↑10

That's very true brilliant song two great artist lovely song

@thomasfurey00

27w↑4

I have a friend called big Tony T

@Kmangod

24w↑13

Truly two epic singers that are missed!!!!

@user-er3ri6sc3j

22w↑2

Blue was very popular. David blend well with other voices such as another one who is also gone.

@fjccommish

21w↑5

I laugh when 71 year olds claim to be old.

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@stephenpegg8741

21w↑250

From the opposite spectrums of music fifty years apart, who would have thought those voices would be magical together, what a spectacular Xmas song, brings me to tears.. 🎅

@warangel4389

21w↑7

Stephen - same here. I did cry in 1977 when I saw this on TV. It was then that I fell in love with Bowie.

@JohnWilkes-og9hb

21w↑2

Exactly why it happened.

@williamdonnelly6606

19w↑1

Syephan141 🎼👌🎵

@user-dh6wv9mk6k

19w

@@williamdonnelly6606so very very beatiful

@emaguire5917

18w

Pairing those two together was PURE GENIUS!!!! Love, love, LOVE this song!!!!

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@gdragonstan

25w↑362

They are both legends. This is a beautiful Christmas song, and the way they sing together is truly a blessing.❤

@shawniman7806

20w↑10

You are so right. Bing Crosby was my Dad's favorite. More than once I recall him saying, "Bing could harmonize with anyone". I'm pretty certain that David Bowie could as well.

@johncook30284

18w↑2

If I may. I've listen to Bing since vinyl was the norm 70s.

@Catch22699

15w↑11

This is such a perfect, beautiful song. If you don’t have tears in your eyes, please watch it again when you are alone and filled with Christmas memories.
Pure genius pairing these two Giants. I still can’t believe David and Bing Sang this heartfelt Christmas beauty.
Rest in peace

@catherinebirch2399

10w

I remember watching this when it came out with members of my family. Most of them are dead now.

@MickeyT54

2y↑459

I remember as a young teen seeing this CBS Christmas Special and being so happy to see a present pop star singing with the famous Bing Crosby, an icon of many years past. Beautifully done.
Both of them RIP.

@yellowbelly06

1y↑17

This scene was recorded at the ATV studios at Elstree, near London for transmission on the ITV network on Christmas Eve 1977 as a show called ‘Bing’s Merrie Olde Christmas’. Sadly Bing died just over a month after recording this show whilst playing golf in Spain.

@bondoneill9606

1y↑12

I remember this also aged 14. Loved it then still do RIP Bing and David ❤

@stantackett107

1y↑11

I was 8 when i saw this. I fell in love with it immediately! Always did love Bing. He passed away shortly after this was recorded. RIP both legends

@forget-me-notlawncare9821

1y↑12

I was 11. I remember this show vividly. This will always be my favorite version of The Little Drummer Boy. I pray your Christmas 2022 is filled with child-like awe and wonder!

@twhite43

1y↑2

@@forget-me-notlawncare9821 I love this version, but I give the Bob Seger version of the little drummer boy a close second.

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@srice8114

1y↑362

I cry every 😢 time I hear this song played during the holidays. Not only because it was performed beautifully by two great singers (both rest in peace) but the lyrics still resonate. There is so much turmoil in this world 🌎 I pray and wonder "Peace on earth, can it be?" Peace and blessings to Everyone🙏🏽

@carries840

1y↑9

Same, I was just listening to it. All grandparents gone and both my parents gone..this song is beautiful and holds many memories...I hope that it holds good memories for you as well ...song is definitely difficult to listen to but also very meaningful for sure ❤️

@DDFreeman

50w↑9

There will only be peace on earth - no war, crime, fear, want, pain - starting the day of the Christ Jesus' return. Until then, he let us already know there will be wars, and the wicked shall wax worse and worse deceiving and being deceived. Our only comfort is knowing that that day and time will come.

@gbereterbide6440

20w↑1

The same happens to me.

@Thetruepianoman

19w

@DDFreeman No it isn't. There's less war on earth than there ever has been before

@DeborahAbelha

18w

Yes please peace on Earth

@davidcaudill9044

16w↑11

I watched this with my mom and dad. My dad was really impressed by Bowie as he had no idea who he was. Two great voices making a beautiful Christmas song

@iriswild4470

19w↑29

My husband loved this song. Its the first time since he passed last year that I'm listening to it

@ieuancilgwri3230

18w↑4

Bless you and your husband Iris ❤

@iriswild4470

8w↑1

Thanks
It means a lot

@nancyrubano-nord5265

1y↑274

I never get tired of hearing this song. When I first saw it on the TV, I was amazed how well they harmonized with each other. What a gift. I'm glad they shared it with the world.

@petlovers3679

1y↑5

Same here
Hi Nancy

@TomboyRespector

2y↑748

45 years later and it still sounds amazing. Hope everyone is feeling well and we progress closer and closer to the Christmas Holiday.

@sharonjensen3016

1y↑19

I hope David Bowie's son shows this to his own young son and tells him: "That's your granddad". I'm sorry they never met.

@CindiLeach

1y↑12

Tis the season, blessings upon all 👍💕

@helenbyrne7663

1y↑8

thank you hope you are well to happy Christmas to you and your family

@patlaw398

Maybe vids of his dad will inspire him to get gender reassignment surgery on children...this bowie freak set the template for this madness

@andreavictoriaparadiso47

1y↑5

Thank you and many blessings to you and yours!

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@007ndc

18w↑37

Gives me chills every time. Sadly the message of Peace on Earth is nedded more than ever.

@angeltrumpets7925

18w↑8

Two generations here, both gone. Their music a reminder of their life.

@kramalerav

18w↑1

Golden years..

@joanflynn1408

1y↑351

David's voice is chillingly wonderful

@sukibu

1y↑36

Bing's voice was very remarkable, too. Hard to mistake anyone's voice for his.

@user-zr9bw1xb7d

21w↑10

Friday December 1st 2023 833am😊

@nickhill8612

21w

@@user-zr9bw1xb7d
That's interesting

@frost1183

1y↑79

It’s astonishing how British Bowie looks and how American Bing looks. Their mannerisms scream Britain and America. Loved the song.

@user-ix1yk6sp3h

22w↑88

This song says everything we need in this world

@Soibottleditup

19w↑49

This is my favorite Christmas song..always makes me cry!! This collaboration is so beautiful not just because of these two magical musicians but the essence of the moment. To know that bing was in the last moments of his life brings a deeper sense of the need for music to be shared and colorations because it renews life into the heart! We are never without those who pass …we just can’t see them with our eyes or feel them with our hands… grateful today for the ability to see them and hear them this wat

@alexcarratu5554

1y↑288

A winning combination: so much talent here. This song is an absolute classic. RIP, Mr Crosby (1903-1977) and Mr Bowie (1947-2016). Your music lives on.

@MuddyBubby

1y↑12

This segment was filmed in the last year of Crosby's life it seems. Truly amazing they crossed paths in the nick of time.

@alexcarratu5554

1y↑7

@@MuddyBubby, correct. This was filmed about five weeks before Mr Crosby passed away. Crazy. He looked well here. Amazing they met just in the nick of time as you said and this is one of the best pairings in music history. Both two giants of the music industry Bowie and Crosby. I'm sure Bing Shook David's hand after David met him again in Heaven.

@MuddyBubby

1y↑5

@@alexcarratu5554 Music sure Isn't the same now, at least then you had some stars that people could relate to, glad this was in my recommended. If you got any other suggestions I'd be gladly accepting of them.

@alexcarratu5554

1y↑3

@@MuddyBubby so true. Well said. If you want more suggestions, I'd say Elvis Presley. Can't go wrong with Elvis Presley.

@MuddyBubby

1y↑5

@@alexcarratu5554 Definitely not, my grandmother had met Elvis, she was a massive fan, even after unfortunately developing dementia, she was able to recall such an event. Thanks for listening to me lol, but once again I appreciate it.

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@peterrees6335

1y↑161

Hard to believe that David Bowie is no longer with us. I remember when they did this on TV for the very first time. I think it surprised a lot of people to see David Bowie doing a duet with Bing Crosby. By this time Bing was regarded as a bit square and definitely part on my parents' generation (And I'm 61) David Bowie on the other hand was super cool and super modern and always at the cutting edge of pop and pop culture. It was brilliant to see them doing this and doing it so well, the generation gap well and trully bridged by two great entertainers. Bless them both, may they rest in peace.

@danarzechula3769

1y↑2

It was shocking and gorgeous. A pretty thing indeed

@int53185

1y↑172

"I pray my wish will come true..." I break out in goosebumps when Bowie sings this. Perhaps the most beautiful line he has ever sung both in meaning and in melody.

@MrCoffeeparty

1y↑6

I think exactly as you do. I don't like rock music and I didn't know David from the other side. What the duo sang is beautiful: lyric, music, performance.

@miahrosejayne

33w↑7

For my child and your child too

@RICHBLACKCOCK

28w

@@MrCoffeepartySo, I take it you never heard Jimi Hendrix' version of Little Drummer Boy 8 yrs. earlier from this 1977 airing in 1969 with the Band Of Gypsy's?!

@MrCoffeeparty

28w

@@RICHBLACKCOCK You assume correctly. Thanks and Greetings!

@RICHBLACKCOCK

28w

@@MrCoffeeparty At least u honest

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@bruceholtgren5611

52w↑193

I well remember seeing this when it happened. All my friends and I thought it was so bizarre and funny. Now that I'm an old guy myself, I see it as just beautiful. So amazing that it really happened ... glad to see this treasure preserved here for posterity.

@dionehackworth1767

20w↑3

I know! You kinda of thought, "Is this some weird joke they are playing on us"...but it's Beautiful!!

@michellepriore5610

20w↑4

All these years later it still is the best rendition. Just as beautiful and amazing to me now as when I first watched this when it aired

@soniagreen2315

19w↑3

I love this and I was only born 87. Two legends together. So beautiful.

@davidmclachlan6592

19w↑6

It was on TV at 10.00 in the evening ( UK time ) a week before Christmas 1977, I was 17 yr old Bowie fan , I loved it then , I love it even more at Christmas 2023.

@bigb488

18w

Why bizarre and funny?

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@johnniejenkins9557

1y↑153

45 years ago these guys broke the generational model !! WHAT A PAIR of VOICES and MOMENT IN TIME… Rest well gentlemen, you are missed by many generations !!!

@scm0717

22w↑2

Their voices harmonized so well with each other. This is my favorite video.

@KaaneDragonShinobi

22w↑1

Reminds me of how Elton John is making songs with modern era vocalists. Ironically Cold Heart always warms mine hearing one of my favorite artists still relevant today. And Hold Me Closer with Britney Spears' comeback? Even more so!

@CatharticCreation

1y↑344

Their voices blend beautifully. I love it.

@cgcsworld2807

1y↑10

I agree. They compliment each other.

@travelerfiftysix5438

1y↑6

Me too. Bing had a powerful voice even in his seventies.

BTW, what is the name of the household? Supposedit is how it sounds

@randomkeir

1y↑2

It’s gorgeous

@danw1374

A masterstroke :)

@PianoJules

18w↑19

Enchanting. I’ve listened to this on Christmas Day 2023 and we should all listen to it and bring peace to the world. Two exceptional musicians. Thank you.

@CarolineOceanaRyan999

18w↑22

Decades later, the message of this beautiful duet has never been more relevant, or more needed.
Great Thanks to the spirits of both these men. David's presence next to Bing's makes it relevant for every generation, even now. Namaste! #BlessingsToAll #LiveInPeaceAgain #PeaceOnEarth

@jmaxxtv9912

1y↑64

45 years ago tonight, this aired, and we will be forever thankful! ❤🎄

@mackdog832

1y↑87

To think they are both gone now and we still come to listen to their amazing voices and still smile like we did 40 years ago

@joycejustin6108

1y↑168

I remember when this aired. I always liked David Bowie but never realized what an incredible singing voice he had until I heard him sing this with Bing.

@RICHBLACKCOCK

28w

@joycejustin6108 Many of us didn't. Freaked us out. We were like: ZIGGY can sing pretty good!

@madgemuso7314

18w↑1

Yes this song really does his voice justice. I see this as his “pure” tenor like voice. The same voice he used on songs such as Letter to Hermione, Cygnet Committee and When I Live My Dream. He was a master at switching from a rock sound, to an almost musical theatre voice and as and even a more resonant baritone in later years. Even his speaking voice was great to listen to.

@siobhanryan2680

18w↑28

This song is a timeless classic with 2 diverse legends put together making it a masterpiece ❤

@Dawnholio

1y↑59

Bowie had an absolutely beautiful voice.

@susantunbridge4612

32w↑5

So did Crosby - bass-baritone, but it's underplayed in this video, for obvious reasons, as he was getting quite old.

@rebeccaedwards8590

1y↑167

I never realized David Bowie had been old enough to have sang with Bing Crosby...and his voice ...beautiful

@FreezingFaces

1y↑16

Only just, 4 weeks later Bing died after a round of golf in Spain.

@michaelaronson579

1y↑8

@@FreezingFaces in late 1977 he also sang with Marc Bolan who also died around the same time.

@vigilanterocco381

1y↑2

Rebecca Edwards: in the music industry, age makes no difference. Their music are from one pole to the other. But it's just a good job & a wonderful thing to have Bowie & Crosby just come together & sing a Christmas song. Lady Gaga got together with Tony Bennett; Tony Bennett is a veteran singer like the late Old Blue eyes. Tony Bennett is a great singer & loves Madonna. Although I don't know if they ever came together singing a Christmas song. If they did, it would be an instant hit...

@PussnBoot2516

1y↑50

It's Jnuary 2023 and I only found this today. It's so wonderful, love them both. Rest in Peace David and Bing.

@hoshimaruhajime7933

January

@johnaaltonen1039

18w↑33

this is the Christmas music that makes your heart beat harder and faster. absolute beautiful

@johnnauer6427

1y↑164

This beautiful unlikely masterpiece means more to me today in 12/ 22 than ever before I'm 60 years now and I've heard the Carol done before, but, I can't hear any other way now but this! way, it's just that powerful... I think the words mean more to a soldier or a world war II veteran like my dad was foot soldier, armament, motor pool, when david start's singing ...peace on Earth.. and then the rupum pum pum pum.... rumpa pum pum pum from Bing Crosby very powerful moment in life.. did you see it there it goes....

@nicolemelnyk152

1y↑3

Yes I love this version not a fan of either of them but still good song

@laurensavard6506

1y↑2

@laurensavard6506

1y↑1

Also, thank you and much respect to your dad for his service in WWII as well! 🙏🏻🇺🇸🌏🦅

@laughingoutloud5742

1y↑2

We got you. Peace

@evsta100

1y↑4

I hear you I'm 57 now and have seen this a few times. Bowie was a total artist as well as Bing. Love it

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@StevenTorrey

18w↑8

I find it hard to believe that there are people who don't like this rendition. It is truly excellent.... Bing Crosby recorded this earlier in the year and would die in October of 1977, the show would air that December.

@Kaneyaugustus1

18w↑50

I always feel warmth and happiness when I hear this song. Especially this version... Merry Christmas to everyone! Wishing peace and good tidings to you all!

@DeborahAbelha

18w↑1

❤❤❤❤to you too still wishing and praying for peace on Earth

@dinahkyle3196

18w↑1

Merry Christmas

@danielbalderas3548

24w↑32

I’ll never forget sitting with my Grandma while watching this. It brings back so many wonderful memories. Now near the end of my life and it makes me feel so good

@fenwayify

19w↑30

Bing was always such a consummate singer; he could sing with anyone, in any fashion, enriching the performance. Bowie was the same, as were Nilsson and even Lennon. The spirit in the music and the joy from the song...simple truths, but such profound meaning...if only we could each sustain ourselves with such noble chords...

@dalebaker9109

1y↑95

This is absolutely astounding. I am a massive Bowie fan, from 1969 at just 7 years old. But I must admit, him and Bing are truly excellent in this. What a pity, Bing was dead within weeks of this, but man what a high he left us on.

@immusicmagazine4533

18w↑9

David Bowie and Bing Crosby may have seemed like such an unlikely duo (back then and even today), but their duet of "Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy" still stands as a classic.

@michaelligue3842

20w↑14

I was 17 when I saw this the night it aired , it has been my favorite Christmas song ever since .

@lucymacbride8287

1y↑164

Tears are trickling down my cheeks as I listen to one of the best ever Christmas songs sung by two of the best ever singers. RIP both and thanks for the memories. 🎅🎅

@Jua4102nd

1y↑10

I’m in tears how they play perfect duet

@traceyryan4655

1y↑3

Me too

@jennifercorvec2452

1y↑3

I tear up and choke up whenever I hear it...

@daveeby5563

1y↑2

Me too

@scottvasquez1401

1y↑127

It's amazing that Bing filmed this duet only one
month before his death.

@robertevans4165

1y↑11

Hello there. Bing passed away on October 14th 1977 just 4 weeks after Marc Bolan was killed in a car crash at the age of 29 when the car he was traveling in crashed into a tree in Barnes London which was driven by his girlfriend Gloria Jones..

@pamalford8319

1y↑5

I was pregnant with my son when this aired, who was born three weeks later. He will be 45 tomorrow.

@danw1374

1y↑1

@@pamalford8319 I just about remember seeing this as a small child, i was 49 a few weeks ago. Time goes by too damn fast.

@anthonyhorn3769

21w↑26

My eldest son was born the Christmas this came out, he was my little drummer boy, I was so proud I couldn't stop singing it. Decades have past now he lives in the Cayman Islands with his young family, it seems a world away, but now I'm blessed with a beautiful granddaughter and seeing this video reminds me how generations come together, and time and miles are tireless and endless. In our minds we never get old and the magic of Christmas makes us treasure our children, and children's children.

@beccacertifiedpersonaltrai3636

17w↑8

Rest in peace Bing Crosby and David Bowie.
I always loved your music ❤

@edoardodalpra4742

2y↑439

Imagine David Bowie walks into your house and you two just start jamming to old Christmas tunes. Totally relatable, isn't it?

@fedezzefelbudapestet6493

1y↑13

I would prefer Crosby to just walk into my house and start jamming old classics

@thomasferrusi1345

1y↑11

Christmas Magic 🙏

@stevenprice4988

1y↑13

If David Bowie walked into my house I would be very very worried because he has been dead for years

@donnajohnston1455

1y↑10

The part of this obviously fake scenario that has always cracked me up is…David Bowie has to go “borrow” a neighbor’s piano. David. Bowie. Doesn’t have his own?

@edoardodalpra4742

1y↑3

@@stevenprice4988 zombie Bowie walks into your house, what do you do?

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@michaelnieprawski180

1y↑28

I remember this night sitting with my grandparents watching this on our black and white television. I’d give anything for another night like that with them there! 🤗❤️👵🏻👨🏻‍🦳

@karrimannocchi2913

21w↑50

Never been a fan of Christmas music but this version is one of my all time favorites. RIP Bowie

@WilliamMcaulay-zp8jh

21w↑12

RIP both of them.....Bing was an amazing singer too..

@patlaw398

20w

Both were great singers n performers tho both were Scumbags off stage or camera ....fax

@m4ckle

18w↑2

I showed this video to my girlfriend who described Bowie as “sounding like an angel” in this song - which hit doubly hard because she didn’t realise he had passed.

@Lindalinda67991

22w↑19

One of my favorites. Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen. Both are missed.

@MVEProducties

1y↑86

RIP for both of these singing legends: Bing Crosby & David Bowie!

@dalemclean5103

i wonder if they had the blood of Christ on their souls when they died??

@patlaw398

Ain’t gonna speak for GOD....tho I doubt it with their hx

@dannycostello1978

22w↑45

David did a fantastic vocal. Quite something.

@user-bb8ys3os8h

18w↑15

We just don't have these two wonderful legends to day, and they can't be replaced! One thing is sure...they both sing in Heaven and will sing this very song December 25th for Jesus! AMEN 🙏 🙏 🙏

@sandraw9729

18w

Amen🙏✝️❤️

@TomJones-op9nj

18w↑8

My Christmas is never complete without watching this a least 3 times …..the arrangement and vocals are top notch …..Bing died shortly after this performance …a wonderful way to wrap up an amazing career

@briancorley1991

1y↑63

Something about Bing Crosby that just brings warm feeling to the soul, what a legend

@markwalley6876

1y↑1

I know exactly what you mean

@missingdixie

19w↑18

I listen to this every year. A favorite composition sung by 2 personal favorites.

@Elvis222

18w↑7

Saw this when it first aired, in the ‘70s. Every year, it is worth going back and watching again. Great performances by two legends.

@wandamanning9198

18w↑15

My all time favorite version of Little Drummer Boy. Pure genius to pair these 2 together. Brings tears to my eyes. HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone ✝️

@thetoysofchildhood

2y↑244

This is such a beautiful piece of history! Such a beautiful Christmas song sung by two beautiful voices 🥰🎶

@beckiebuist803

19w↑24

Their voices blended so perfectly...what a beautiful gift they gave to us w/this one. :)

@patrickfinnie8922

19w↑11

After reading the comments I am glad to see that I am not the only one that gets emotional upon hearing the glorious fusion of these two iconic voices. Thank you, and rest in peice Bing and David...........

@andykay3149

20w↑16

This Song no matter who sings it brings tears to my Eyes. Just Simply love it

@Brissieskater1

20w↑1

I agree with your comment entirely

@haroldbrown5642

1y↑106

It's to bad that we don't have shows like this anymore. I remember watching Bing Christmas special each year .

@markranfone6393

1y↑14

The world has gone way downhill in music / entertainment

@derfit83

1y↑1

You mean that you saw live Shows from him?
If yes, be lucky about it.
When i was born he was almost 6 years dead

@chiarafloris1750

1y↑1

@Soundwave no Christmas in entertainment today. Just satanism, covid vaccines and other monstrosities.
These are hard times, folks.
Don't forget our childhood and youth, don't let this deprivation win.

@kinghenry7888

1y↑5

It's sad isn't it

@haroldbrown5642

@@kinghenry7888 yes it's sad 😔

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@74Spirit1

1y↑34

Unusual meeting, but Bing Crosby's final performance. RIP to both men.

@tigerguy1013

16w↑4

The greatest Christmas song ever written performed by the two greatest of all time

@Mookawow

18w↑18

There are very few duets that work. Even fewer that make a Christmas song. This is magical. They complement each other so well that it deserves to be a classic.

@chrisgregson5706

20w↑32

The best Christmas song video. Two greats from different times and different nations come together. Just lovely

@angelamalone4106

1y↑124

It really doesn't get better than this

@grahamcheesman2252

1y↑2

You are beautiful 🌹 😉 💚 and correct

@mrmister769

1y↑2

Pure class is this. 2 great voices

@vigilanterocco381

Angela Malone: "Band Aid" song was also a timeless classic......

@grahamcheesman2252

@@vigilanterocco381 band aid song would never of been popular Christmas song had it not been for charity. How on earth it kept George Michael off No1 spot in 1984 is ridiculous. Sorry not a Christmas classic but a good charity song

@user-rd6jx1vu2v

18w↑3

Mr.Crosby was a classy Man he held his own until he died that is to be admired in my mind and soul ....he made me a happy little girl his Voice very unique he was home to me..Rest in Peace forever you made a sad little girl happy and many Children and Adults also...God is blessed to have you home again...

@mysti_gayle

18w↑7

One of the best duets in musical history. RIP to two amazing legends. <3

@johnshields6852

1y↑29

I remember I was a teenager and Bowie's music was amazing, the songs, but this I loved, always loved the song itself but these two giants of music dang beautifully, kinda connected older generation to the newer one. Thank you.

@maryleewaring7999

1y↑36

This is what made me fall in love with David Bowie. I was 14 years old and adored him through the years. Still do 💔

@smartprocesssolutions748

19w↑12

I remember watching this and it was BIG Deal these two pairing up together to sing was amazing back in 1977. Warm memories of a better time.

@Deedee-ee1sg

19w↑8

Gorgeous version of this classic, sung by two iconic and legendary singers!
It's hardly ever played on Radio.
I love this video, so heartwarming and poignant.
I wish peace and an end to war in Gaza asap!
R.I.P DAVID BOWIE, rock legend gone too soon!
R.I.P BING CROSBY

@annmyles3836

1y↑20

David Bowie arrived in full regalia. He had to tone it down for Bing and I'm so glad he did. What a beautiful hopeful song by two magnificent singers. One of my favorite holiday songs

@ameliawarfield5637

1y↑38

Bing Crosby and David Bowie made a classic Christmas 🎄 duet. Timeless.

@gabbyjohn737

20w↑26

Still gives me chills after all these years.

@gabbyjohn737

15w↑1

No one could have done it better than them.

@gabbyjohn737

Absolutely!

@calwells5612

20w↑17

This has been my favorite for decades. It's so beautiful. An amazing, timeless performance by two all-time greats.

@marcieotto8600

20w↑1

I agree. I saw it as an adult when it aired. Shocking as it was, it was an instant favorite. Those two left a beautiful classic.

@IlikeSpicyNoodles

1y↑38

One of the greatest duets in music history.

@jamesprior2496

I believe you are correct

@alvaropelayo8084

1y↑74

To me, Bing Crosby is the greatest singer ever, the greatest of them all. God bless him

@dianeatkinson2015

1y↑1

Bowei's voice blew him out of the water but they were different genres. A Crooner and a Rocker

@SupernovaDragon77

1y↑1

Agreed

@suzannelacy8093

@@dianeatkinson2015 Hmm , I think you mean Bowie 🤔🤔 not " Bowels .

@BibtheBoulder

1y↑3

Freddie all day long for me....

@lindahuff8976

@@BibtheBoulderHard to say. There were so many great singers then. Freddie could sing anything. Bowie could too but think Freddie's last performance was one of the greatest performances ever.

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@susanleitch8649

21w↑17

How their voices complement each other. A lovely Christmas song, from two much missed legends.

@amandaturner4596

19w↑13

This will never get old. I listen to it every year

@archangel8838

21w↑24

I was in grade school when this song first aired, which made me cry then and still does to this day . I was so happy I was there to hear it first . We lost Crosby back in 77, and Bowie just awhile back. May they both rest in peace and am thankful for their song. we all can enjoy listening to them sing . 😊

@kevinh9262

1y↑28

I remember watching this show as a teenager, and I remember how I thought the pairing of Bowie and Bing was just very special to watch. One man near the end of his singing career and one near the beginning. And might I say with very different musical styles and tastes. It was one of the most beautiful and inspirational songs I'd ever heard. 45 years later, my feelings haven't changed. This one belongs in a time capsule.

I hope they celebrate this anniversary in heaven by gathering around the piano for old times' sake.

@rosaliecirignano4395

20w↑10

Bing Crosby is a legend to me. His Christmas songs have always moved me! I believe David Bowie sung very well, his voice was outstanding in this song. They will always be remembered in my heart. ❤