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I saw the original airing of Bing and Bowie. I loved it then and now. However,Will’s version was beautiful as well.
earlier comment was correct – this was Bing’s last Christmas Special – He died shortly after filming I believe – Bowie in recent years has been asked about the pairing and has said that he honestly doesn’t remember much due to his drug use at the time – odd pairing? you bet – two of my favourate vocalists of all time though and they really did pull it off – I recall a couple years ago as this being selected as the number one “contemporary” Christmas song
While Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly did a good job on the song, nothing can beat the original by David Bowie and Bing Crosby.
Bing Crosby is the voice of Christmas,they were paying homage to the great man.
I do agree the “end” comment is funny….and should never forget he was Bing F…..,Crosby.
This is beautiful and beautifully done by two great actors who surprise us with their voices and their well executed music.
I am sorry for the people who have to smear this beautiful duet. I love both of these talented artists. And there voices blended wonderfully. I
Accidentally posted my comment before I proofed. Their voices blended wonderfully. I would like to get this arrangement. Anyone have any ideas how to do that?
It was awkward (to those wondering why it is considered awkward) because it was rather progressive back in the day. Anyone who would watch a Bing Crosby Christmas special back then was pretty conservative. David Bowie, on the other hand, was not considered as mainstream as he is today. He was considered quite on the fringe. Also crossovers of genres was not common in the day. Today, no one would think twice about Marilyn Manson and Amy Grant doing a duet but back then Bing Crosby and David Bowie doing a rendition of Little Drummer Boy – which sounds gothic with their baritone voices and unusual harmony – was a bit unusual.