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It's the best time to discuss Bing Crosby's White Christmas single which has sold 50 million copies worldwide and it's the most by any release. And it is still selling now.
The Guinness Book of World Records lists the song as a 100-million seller and this figure encompasses all versions of the song, including albums. It's the number one Christmas song on ItsRanked Top 40 Christmas Songs of all time.
Crosby's holiday collection Merry Christmas was first released as an LP in 1949, and has never been out-of-print since. Nearly 200 other singers have covered this particular Christmas song written by Irving Berlin. Name any pop singer and he or she would have covered it.
In Singapore, blogger heard it for the first time in a church somewhere in North Bridge Road. But that was a long, long time ago... But Singapore's Christmas will always be wet but green!
"I really love this Album by Bing Crosby. I grew up in Singapore in the 1950's and 1960's, and this is the ONE Christmas Album that went around the world with us (Literally) through the years!!!I still have the Album, By The Way!!!" (Rosalie, Newark, DE)
White Christmas: Bing Crosby.
Official Video YouTube: Bing Crosby.
Written by Irving Berlin it was for the movie musical, 'Holiday Inn', sung by Crosby on Christmas Day in 1941, it stayed on the Billboard Charts for 11 weeks until 1963 with more than 500 covers. It is so popular because it does not have a Christian theme. Wow!
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For milllions it gonna be a sad Xmas.
ReplyDeleteIn this vast world of ours, Christmas or Hari Raya will always be sad for the poor.
ReplyDeleteSo it's the songs that will drive the good cheer and encourage the able to provide for the disable, the rich for the poor.
I guess it's a time for giving?
Anyway the White Christmas by Crosby is greatest a carol song yet...poor and rich....Even we'v been used to sang the great song during the 1950 Korean War it's hard times with the U.S. GI....in this case it's a sort of GI Blues....
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a sort of GI Blues. It could also be a message for earth today.
ReplyDeleteI'm dreaming of a white christmas/Just like the one we used to know...
Any local singers did this number?
Bing Crosby was an idol and loved by the armed forces too.
ReplyDeleteYes, and if I remember the performers packed up their bags and travelled to far flung corners of the world to put on shows raising the spirits of the troops overseas.
ReplyDeleteI love this song.
ReplyDeleteWhen I searched for Belafonte's information on Internet last week, I found that Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" was the first Singles that surpassed 1 million copies in sales.
This is one LP that I'll like to own.
Yes BC. It will be a worthwhile journey into the past to find out the composers and dates of these Christmas songs featured on this album by Bing Crosby.
ReplyDeleteAll the best in your quest. If you find an extra one get it for me. I shall too.
Cheers.
Thanks RAYMOND for being the first Christmas visitor on this post. An early Merry Christmas to you...
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ReplyDeleteAndy Young
Thanks again BING BING for visiting the posts. You're the 2nd one this early morning.
Andy Young
ReplyDeleteHey Pat. Thanks for the visit, the 3rd friend to do so. Have a cheerful day and more gigs for you.
Perfect song for us living in Sg during year end festive season, always in summer. Cheers :) Yen
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ReplyDeleteEven my late father bought the LP in late 50s. when the western music was not so familiar to people of his age at the time. I feel like asking him why if he was still alive.
Andy Young
Hiroshi Deguchi hello. Nice to hear from you again. Yes, it's specified on the blog post. WHITE CHRISTMAS is a hot seller because it has-non religious lyrics.
Somkid Lakhawat:
ReplyDeleteMERRY CHRISTMAS!
Andy Young
Somkid Lakhawat an early Merry X'mas to you too Somkid. Thanks for visiting again. Appreciate.
Thanks Yen for comment. Have a great Christmas!!!
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ReplyDeleteLovely, Christmas cannot do without this White Christmas song...loved that video clip too, nice of you sharing this. You have a very joyful Christmas season Andy 🙏🌹🌲
Andy Young
Freda Hanum hello! Enjoy the season. And thanks for another year of support, friendship and beautiful posters from you Freda. You have a great Christmas and New Year too.
Alphonso Soosay
ReplyDeleteAndy Young. Bing Crosby recorded countless number of the Best Christmas Hit Songs in that era. My favourite was his “Silent Night”. An Amazing SongThat Stood The Test Of Time.
Andy Young
Alphonso Soosay thanks! Have a great Christmas my friend. Always appreciate your visits and your knowledge of music and their lyrics. 'Silent Night' is truly a classic...
Fred Ching
ReplyDeleteAnother winter season classic that remain memorable all these years, Brother Andy! Such a great song. Can’t wait to blast this in the car. Still as awesome as ever👍❤️🥰.. https://youtu.be/009kRJKf9rg?si=n7ciu-KBWjnCxseO
Andy Young
Fred Ching hello! Yes, and the words parallel the music accompaniment. Thanks for the connection. You have a great holiday.
Ah Le Chen
ReplyDeleteDo you like this kind of classical music?
Andy Young
Ah Le Chen yes I do. Categorised as pop classics, these are songs in the hymns and carols genre. Thanks for visiting.
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ReplyDeleteAndy Young I love opera very much. Carmina Burana is a masterpiece! O Fortuna is probably one of the most famous pieces in the repertoire. This piece by Carl Orff is very special. It is both dramatic and moving
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Ah Le Chen thank you. You are welcome to write them on this posting to share and enjoy with other readers but the preference may be towards pop pieces.
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