Little Drummer Boy
frank sinatra | bing crosby Lyrics

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Adeste Fideles Adeste fidelis Laeti triumphantes Venite, venite in Bethl…
Christmas Dreaming I'm doing my Christmas dreaming a little early this year No…
Deck the halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-…
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen God rest you merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remembe…
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, R…
Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Hark! the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King! …
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be li…
I'll Be Home for Christmas - I'll be home for Christmas You can plan on me…
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear It came upon the midnight clear That glorious song of old …

Jingle Bells - Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way, Oh what fun…
O Come All Ye Faithful Oh come all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, Oh come ye…
O' Little Town of Bethlehem - Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee…
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
Silent Night - (Sleep in heavenly peace) (Sleep in heavenly peace) Silent …
That Christmas Feeling I love that Christmas feeling It does my heart so much…
The Christmas Song - Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at yo…
The First Noel - Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Noel, Noel The first Noel The an…
The Snowman On a Christmas Eve a happy snowman Stood and dreamed beside…
Well Did You Evah? Have you heard? The coast of Maine just got caught…

Winter Wonderland - Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is…

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@laurensavard6506

2y↑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

39w↑542

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

@bottletree33

38w↑13

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

@christinehughes6928

38w↑5

So magical love it ❤

@majorthumbsup8563

38w↑4

The finest!

@72mossy

38w↑5

It was like passing the old to new,

@DeborahAbelha

38w↑3

Me too 😢😢😢❤❤love

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@EriksAngel15

40w↑974

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

@bren4061

39w↑14

Took the word's out of my head

@I_Am_The_Paulrus

39w↑21

Bing Crosby's kids apparently

@stone1andonly

38w↑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

38w↑6

100%, right!!! ❤

@AndreBeverage

38w↑3

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

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@JoeKerr019

37w↑165

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

@Tomes23

37w↑6

Peace be with you. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

@birgitgrabenkamp

37w↑3

🫶🌍🎄

@fernandoduran2094

37w↑3

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

@loricole1299

36w↑2

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

@suev5962

36w↑1

Thank you - nice to know I'm not alone

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@AaronC143

38w↑449

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

@jamescalifornia2964

37w↑10

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

@radaliaashford995

39w↑375

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

@jeremyspencer6076

38w↑3

Both Phenomanle

@mikehemens9359

38w↑1

He rose up to the occasion.

@chrishowe2935

37w↑7

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

@bastogne315

37w

Tantric sex gave him pitch!❤❤

@humandroid53

37w

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

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑5

I in

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@emilyrln

40w↑415

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

@Reggyrail

40w↑17

Me too. X

@elwoodbluesmorris2120

39w↑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

39w↑5

stop that, it will get better..

@kcrow9234

39w↑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

39w↑8

Peace on earth!

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@darreneffle4118

38w↑157

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

@lacuna17

37w↑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

36w

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

2y↑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

2y↑14

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

@LackadaisicalReview

2y↑6

Merry Christmas to you.

@scottwilliams9136

q±!

@veliasalazar8678

2y↑9

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

@dawnm8062

2y↑3

Wow 😮

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@joeydelarosa413

2y↑2.1K

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

@Marianne0011

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑22

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

@abennett6543

2y↑10

@@Marianne0011 Listening from Alabama.🎄

@kathleenpostiglione9021

2y↑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

39w↑280

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

@mrmister769

38w↑5

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

@johnconnell9836

37w↑1

It's in a class of It's own

@hollywoody5000

37w↑1

Couldn't agree more

@sonnymonks2872

37w↑2

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

@lenafay6641

37w↑1

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

@frankmaxwell5193

37w↑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

2y↑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

2y↑8

🕊🌎My thoughts Exactly🎄 :}

@stephenfarthing3819

2y↑9

Here here!

@morrigankasa570

2y↑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

2y↑3

Love to you at this time ❤️❤️❤️

@lefterisgeorgiou4424

2y↑4

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

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@roccoz2231

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑67

You can tell he's a little confused though.

@bgraham928

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑31

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

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@richardwilson6976

35w↑17

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

@TNsusan0103

32w

They're singing together again.

@rickwilson3349

37w↑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

37w↑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

37w

@@lucyviscoi agree this is too harsh, rick.

@tonysharkey9414

2y↑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

46w↑4

I have a friend called big Tony T

@Kmangod

44w↑13

Truly two epic singers that are missed!!!!

@user-er3ri6sc3j

42w↑2

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

@fjccommish

41w↑5

I laugh when 71 year olds claim to be old.

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@stephenpegg8741

41w↑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

41w↑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

40w↑2

Exactly why it happened.

@williamdonnelly6606

39w↑1

Syephan141 🎼👌🎵

@user-dh6wv9mk6k

38w

@@williamdonnelly6606so very very beatiful

@emaguire5917

38w

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

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@gdragonstan

44w↑362

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

@shawniman7806

39w↑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

37w↑2

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

@Catch22699

35w↑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

29w

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

2y↑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

2y↑12

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

@stantackett107

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑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

1y↑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

39w↑1

The same happens to me.

@Thetruepianoman

38w

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

@DeborahAbelha

38w

Yes please peace on Earth

@davidcaudill9044

35w↑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

39w↑29

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

@ieuancilgwri3230

37w↑4

Bless you and your husband Iris ❤

@iriswild4470

28w↑1

Thanks
It means a lot

@nancyrubano-nord5265

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑12

Tis the season, blessings upon all 👍💕

@helenbyrne7663

2y↑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

2y↑5

Thank you and many blessings to you and yours!

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@007ndc

38w↑37

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

@angeltrumpets7925

37w↑8

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

@kramalerav

37w↑1

Golden years..

@joanflynn1408

2y↑351

David's voice is chillingly wonderful

@sukibu

2y↑36

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

@user-zr9bw1xb7d

41w↑10

Friday December 1st 2023 833am😊

@nickhill8612

40w

@@user-zr9bw1xb7d
That's interesting

@frost1183

2y↑79

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

@user-ix1yk6sp3h

42w↑88

This song says everything we need in this world

@Soibottleditup

38w↑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

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑3

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

@MuddyBubby

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑2

It was shocking and gorgeous. A pretty thing indeed

@int53185

2y↑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

2y↑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

1y↑7

For my child and your child too

@RICHBLACKCOCK

48w

@@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

48w

@@RICHBLACKCOCK You assume correctly. Thanks and Greetings!

@RICHBLACKCOCK

47w

@@MrCoffeeparty At least u honest

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@bruceholtgren5611

1y↑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

39w↑3

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

@michellepriore5610

39w↑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

39w↑3

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

@davidmclachlan6592

39w↑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

38w

Why bizarre and funny?

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@johnniejenkins9557

2y↑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

42w↑2

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

@KaaneDragonShinobi

42w↑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

2y↑344

Their voices blend beautifully. I love it.

@cgcsworld2807

2y↑10

I agree. They compliment each other.

@travelerfiftysix5438

2y↑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

2y↑2

It’s gorgeous

@danw1374

A masterstroke :)

@PianoJules

37w↑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

37w↑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

2y↑64

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

@mackdog832

2y↑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

48w

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

@madgemuso7314

38w↑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

38w↑28

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

@Dawnholio

2y↑59

Bowie had an absolutely beautiful voice.

@susantunbridge4612

51w↑5

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

@rebeccaedwards8590

2y↑167

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

@FreezingFaces

2y↑16

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

@michaelaronson579

2y↑8

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

@vigilanterocco381

2y↑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

2y↑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

38w↑33

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

@johnnauer6427

2y↑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

2y↑3

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

@laurensavard6506

2y↑2

@laurensavard6506

2y↑1

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

@laughingoutloud5742

2y↑2

We got you. Peace

@evsta100

2y↑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

37w↑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

38w↑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

38w↑1

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

@dinahkyle3196

38w↑1

Merry Christmas

@danielbalderas3548

44w↑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

39w↑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

2y↑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

37w↑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

40w↑14

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

@lucymacbride8287

2y↑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

2y↑10

I’m in tears how they play perfect duet

@traceyryan4655

2y↑3

Me too

@jennifercorvec2452

2y↑3

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

@daveeby5563

2y↑2

Me too

@scottvasquez1401

2y↑127

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

@robertevans4165

2y↑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

2y↑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

41w↑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

37w↑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

2y↑13

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

@thomasferrusi1345

2y↑11

Christmas Magic 🙏

@stevenprice4988

2y↑13

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

@donnajohnston1455

2y↑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

2y↑3

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

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@michaelnieprawski180

2y↑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

41w↑50

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

@WilliamMcaulay-zp8jh

40w↑12

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

@patlaw398

40w

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

@m4ckle

37w↑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

41w↑19

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

@MVEProducties

2y↑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

41w↑45

David did a fantastic vocal. Quite something.

@user-bb8ys3os8h

38w↑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

37w

Amen🙏✝️❤️

@TomJones-op9nj

37w↑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

2y↑63

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

@markwalley6876

2y↑1

I know exactly what you mean

@missingdixie

39w↑18

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

@Elvis222

37w↑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

38w↑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

39w↑24

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

@patrickfinnie8922

39w↑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

40w↑16

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

@Brissieskater1

39w↑1

I agree with your comment entirely

@haroldbrown5642

2y↑106

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

@markranfone6393

2y↑14

The world has gone way downhill in music / entertainment

@derfit83

2y↑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

2y↑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

2y↑5

It's sad isn't it

@haroldbrown5642

@@kinghenry7888 yes it's sad 😔

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@74Spirit1

2y↑34

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

@tigerguy1013

36w↑4

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

@Mookawow

37w↑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

40w↑32

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

@angelamalone4106

2y↑124

It really doesn't get better than this

@grahamcheesman2252

2y↑2

You are beautiful 🌹 😉 💚 and correct

@mrmister769

2y↑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

38w↑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

38w↑7

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

@johnshields6852

2y↑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

2y↑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

39w↑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

39w↑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

2y↑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

2y↑38

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

@gabbyjohn737

40w↑26

Still gives me chills after all these years.

@gabbyjohn737

35w↑1

No one could have done it better than them.

@gabbyjohn737

29w

Absolutely!

@calwells5612

40w↑17

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

@marcieotto8600

40w↑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

2y↑38

One of the greatest duets in music history.

@jamesprior2496

I believe you are correct

@alvaropelayo8084

2y↑74

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

@dianeatkinson2015

2y↑1

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

@SupernovaDragon77

2y↑1

Agreed

@suzannelacy8093

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

@BibtheBoulder

2y↑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

41w↑17

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

@amandaturner4596

38w↑13

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

@archangel8838

40w↑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

2y↑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

40w↑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. ❤