Bing Crosby & David Bowie’s Epic Christmas Duet: A Timeless Holiday Masterpiece Uniting Two Legendary Voices!
|Meet an Unexpected Duo: Bing Crosby, a legendary star from the golden age of entertainment, teamed up with a young David Bowie to deliver a spellbinding rendition of the classic Christmas song “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy.”
After a brief comedy skit, the two performers captivated the audience with a slow-burning version of “Little Drummer Boy.” They started by harmonizing gently, then Bowie’s voice soared into a lead tenor while Crosby anchored the performance with his warm baritone.
In this part of the performance, Bowie sang lines from “Peace on Earth” while Crosby intertwined the lyrics of “Little Drummer Boy,” seamlessly blending both songs into a captivating mashup. Originally recorded in 1977, this extraordinary collaboration has recently gained fresh attention with its inclusion on the compilation album Bing Crosby’s Christmas Gems. Watch their remarkable duet in the video below.
Since being uploaded to Bing Crosby’s YouTube channel in October 2022, this duet has soared past six million views and earned countless praises from fans worldwide.
One viewer wrote, “This is one of the most meaningful and beautiful Christmas songs ever recorded, especially for today’s world! It’s hard to believe two of the greatest singers of all time, Bing and David, performed this lovely tune together. I wish radio stations would play this more often instead of ‘Last Christmas,’ which is overplayed by every artist who can carry a tune.”
Another fan added, “This is my favorite Christmas song—it always moves me to tears! The collaboration is magical, not just because of these two incredible musicians, but also the spirit of the moment. Knowing that Bing was in the twilight of his life gives the song even more impact, reminding us that music—especially shared and collaborative music—breathes new life into the heart.”