Bing Crosby was born on May 2, 1903. He will always be remembered for his rendition of 'White Christmas' (1954). In 1977, he recorded his last television Christmas special in England. Special guests during this occasion were model Twiggy and singer David Bowie. His duet with Bowie generated so much interest that it was released as a single. It become a regular holiday classic.At the end of the century, the American magazine 'TV Guide' listed the Bowie/Crosby duet as one of the 25 most memorable musical moments of 20th century television. Even if the two seemed a bit awkward together...
My collection: 7" single no. 3044
Found: Record fair, Rotterdam, December 12, 1998
Cost: 5 guilders
Tracks: 'Peace on earth/Little drummer boy' / 'Fantastic voyage'
Download: Peace on earth/Little drummer boy
