Bing Crosby, David Bowie - Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy

[@roccoz2231]

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]

Bowie and Crosby had this really cool low baritone note they used often; with that certain low tone- Bowie often sounded like Bing.

[@urfavtarus7226]

You can tell he's a little confused though.

[@bgraham928]

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]

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]

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

[@EriksAngel15]

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

[@bren4061]

Took the word's out of my head

[@I_Am_The_Paulrus]

Bing Crosby's kids apparently

[@stone1andonly]

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]

100%, right!!! ❤

[@AndreBeverage]

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

[@AaronC143]

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

[@jamescalifornia2964]

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

[@amandinehasi-dim5531]

😢 fans of both. RIP Mr. Bowie and Mr. Crosby

[@iLikePopTarts3333]

Go Steelers!

[@joeydelarosa413]

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

[@Marianne0011]

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]

@@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]

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

[@abennett6543]

@@Marianne0011 Listening from Alabama.🎄

[@kathleenpostiglione9021]

@@Marianne0011 ? I think I think it's just great they don't do they don't do stuff like that

[@JoeKerr019]

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

[@Tomes23]

Peace be with you. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@birgitgrabenkamp]

🫶🌍🎄

[@fernandoduran2094]

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

[@loricole1299]

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

[@suev5962]

Thank you - nice to know I'm not alone

[@dorisblack7631]

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

[@bottletree33]

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

[@christinehughes6928]

So magical love it ❤

[@majorthumbsup8563]

The finest!

[@72mossy]

It was like passing the old to new,

[@DeborahAbelha]

Me too 😢😢😢❤❤love

[@nicholasbartonlaw341]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

I in

[@radaliaashford995]

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

[@jeremyspencer6076]

Both Phenomanle

[@mikehemens9359]

He rose up to the occasion.

[@chrishowe2935]

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

[@bastogne315]

Tantric sex gave him pitch!❤❤

[@humandroid53]

Listen to Lady Grinning Soul. He never wanted to sing only to write but someone had to perform his songs ​@@chrishowe2935

[@richardwilson6976]

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

[@TNsusan0103]

They're singing together again.

[@patlaw398]

💔💜

[@mayavenuemisfit814]

These two legends may no longer be with us on Earth, but they'll be with us every Christmas through this beautiful song.

[@laurin4405]

🕊🌎My thoughts Exactly🎄 :}

[@stephenfarthing3819]

Here here!

[@morrigankasa570]

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]

Love to you at this time ❤️❤️❤️

[@lefterisgeorgiou4424]

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

[@emilyrln]

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

[@Reggyrail]

Me too. X

[@elwoodbluesmorris2120]

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]

stop that, it will get better..

[@kcrow9234]

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]

Peace on earth!

[@frankmaxwell5193]

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. ❤

[@maxinedaniels1492]

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]

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

[@LackadaisicalReview]

Merry Christmas to you.

[@scottwilliams9136]

q±!

[@veliasalazar8678]

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

[@dawnm8062]

Wow 😮

[@tonysharkey9414]

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]

That's very true brilliant song two great artist lovely song

[@thomasfurey00]

I have a friend called big Tony T

[@Kmangod]

Truly two epic singers that are missed!!!!

[@ManChan-w5p]

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

[@fjccommish]

I laugh when 71 year olds claim to be old.

[@vichikes]

Bing died a month after this special. We're really lucky this was recorded.

[@ont.cobbles]

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

[@johnconnell9836]

It's in a class of It's own

[@hollywoody5000]

Couldn't agree more

[@sonnymonks2872]

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

[@lenafay6641]

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

[@TomboyRespector]

45 years later and it still sounds amazing. Hope everyone is feeling well and we progress closer and closer to the Christmas Holiday.

[@sharonjensen3016]

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]

Tis the season, blessings upon all 👍💕

[@helenbyrne7663]

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]

Thank you and many blessings to you and yours!

[@rickwilson3349]

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]

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]

@@lucyviscoi agree this is too harsh, rick.

[@Jean-tj2uz]

Thank God for these two amazing artists ❤

[@darreneffle4118]

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

[@lacuna17]

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]

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.

[@Cyndithia68]

Child abuser.

[@angeltrumpets7925]

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

[@kramalerav]

Golden years..

[@iriswild4470]

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

[@ieuancilgwri3230]

Bless you and your husband Iris ❤

[@iriswild4470]

Thanks It means a lot

[@MickeyT54]

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]

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]

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

[@stantackett107]

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]

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]

@@forget-me-notlawncare9821 I love this version, but I give the Bob Seger version of the little drummer boy a close second.

[@SarahKayeRen]

I dare anyone to watch and listen to this and not cry. On the twelfth day of Christmas, I miss my parents and all my grandparents very much.

[@jetsonmace]

I know how u feel🥲

[@Catch22699]

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]

I remember watching this when it came out with members of my family. Most of them are dead now.

[@edoardodalpra4742]

Imagine David Bowie walks into your house and you two just start jamming to old Christmas tunes. Totally relatable, isn't it?

[@fedezzefelbudapestet6493]

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

[@thomasferrusi1345]

Christmas Magic 🙏

[@stevenprice4988]

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

[@donnajohnston1455]

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]

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

[@frost1183]

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

[@vincenzoridente9994]

1977 we said goodbye to two of the greatest singers Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby

[@srice8114]

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]

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]

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]

The same happens to me.

[@Thetruepianoman]

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

[@DeborahAbelha]

Yes please peace on Earth

[@alexcarratu5554]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@MuddyBubby]

@@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.

[@davidcaudill9044]

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

[@scottvasquez1401]

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

[@robertevans4165]

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]

I was pregnant with my son when this aired, who was born three weeks later. He will be 45 tomorrow.

[@danw1374]

@@pamalford8319 I just about remember seeing this as a small child, i was 49 a few weeks ago. Time goes by too damn fast.

[@joanflynn1408]

David's voice is chillingly wonderful

[@sukibu]

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

[@user-zr9bw1xb7d]

Friday December 1st 2023 833am😊

[@nickhill8612]

​@@user-zr9bw1xb7d That's interesting

[@stephenpegg8741]

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]

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]

Exactly why it happened.

[@williamdonnelly6606]

Syephan141 🎼👌🎵

[@ValerieLombard]

​@@williamdonnelly6606so very very beatiful

[@emaguire5917]

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

[@user-xg3tr5dy6k]

I cry every time I watch this video. The loss of David Bowie diminished the voices of reason in this world.😢

[@patlaw398]

Na lennon n ono rlly screwed things up 🌚🗑

[@tigerguy1013]

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

[@immusicmagazine4533]

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.

[@yesthatbruce]

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]

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

[@michellepriore5610]

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]

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

[@davidmclachlan6592]

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]

Why bizarre and funny?

[@rebeccaedwards8590]

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

[@FreezingFaces]

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

[@vigilanterocco381]

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...

[@Susan-z4c]

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...

[@CatharticCreation]

Their voices blend beautifully. I love it.

[@TheOutliner2306]

I agree. They compliment each other.

[@travelerfiftysix5438]

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]

It’s gorgeous

[@danw1374]

A masterstroke :)

[@jfenton1977]

For you little brother..he'd always beg me to play this as I'm the 'Little Drummer Boy' in my family. Rest easy Daryl I'll always love you.

[@larrystookey2545]

If I could like or love your post more, I would. I'm sorry for the loss of your brother.

[@jfenton1977]

@@larrystookey2545 Thank you. He will live on in many happy memories as 'No one is ever truly gone'.

[@johnx5891]

So sweet the way Bing looks at Bowie at the end and says, "It's a pretty thing, eh?"

[@int53185]

"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]

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]

For my child and your child too

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

​@@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]

@@RICHBLACKCOCK You assume correctly. Thanks and Greetings!

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@@MrCoffeeparty At least u honest

[@frankmorse7929]

Bing still had that "voice"! Just wonderful.

[@gdragonstan]

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

[@shawniman7806]

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]

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

[@joycejustin6108]

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]

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

[@madgemuso7314]

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.

[@peterrees6335]

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]

It was shocking and gorgeous. A pretty thing indeed

[@007ndc]

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

[@nancyrubano-nord5265]

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]

Same here Hi Nancy

[@angelamalone4106]

It really doesn't get better than this

[@grahamcheesman2252]

You are beautiful 🌹 😉 💚 and correct

[@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

[@TimMcLennan-b2f]

This song says everything we need in this world

[@johnniejenkins9557]

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]

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

[@KaaneDragonShinobi]

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!

[@johnnauer6427]

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]

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

[@laurensavard6506]

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! 🙏🏻🎄☃️

[@laurensavard6506]

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

[@laughingoutloud5742]

We got you. Peace

[@evsta100]

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

[@beccacertifiedpersonaltrai3636]

Rest in peace Bing Crosby and David Bowie. I always loved your music ❤

[@lukedrizzy7565]

2 legends who are gone but never forgotten 🤔

[@christopherseat9871]

David Bowie and Crosby.......two of the biggest gentlemen in the same room.

[@GregoriousGregori9]

The behind the scenes trivia for this is amazing... the only reason David did this show was for his mother, she was a huge Bing Crosby fan. David absolutely hated The Little Drummer Boy...& was about to just not sing it at all when the show's song writers went off & wrote Peace On Earth (can it be) as a counter point song to Bing singing The Little Drummer Boy. Thanks to those writers they saved the number & we ended up with a very special moment on camera & an incredibly touching & beautiful Christmas song

[@StevenTorrey]

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.

[@haroldbrown5642]

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

[@markranfone6393]

The world has gone way downhill in music / entertainment

[@derfit83]

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]

@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]

It's sad isn't it

[@haroldbrown5642]

@@kinghenry7888 yes it's sad 😔

[@jackiesharp669]

Miss both of these fabulous men, I'm pleased they left us such a great legacy.

[@Dawnholio]

Bowie had an absolutely beautiful voice.

[@susantunbridge4612]

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

[@danielbalderas3548]

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

[@zytebac]

The Little Drummer Boy is a song that epitomizes what Christmas is all about. You don't have to be rich or buy gifts in order to celebrate the birth of Jesus, a King. All you need is love in your heart, to give whatever you can in order to celebrate Him, and He will hear you. These two men, as rich as they are understood that. They gave the finest gift of all, their talent.

[@patlaw398]

Yep they encapsulated the true spirit of the moment in a tune 💚

[@markstea69]

Hope they are singing this together over the rainbow bridge ❤❤❤

[@patlaw398]

🌈💯

[@PussnBoot2516]

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

[@CarolineOceanaRyan999]

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

[@moow950]

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

[@74Spirit1]

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

[@almachus202]

Whoever put these two in the same room is a genius !

[@jmaxxtv9912]

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

[@lucymacbride8287]

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]

I’m in tears how they play perfect duet

[@traceyryan4655]

Me too

[@jennifercorvec2452]

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

[@daveeby5563]

Me too

[@mysti_gayle]

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

[@mackdog832]

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

[@michaelligue3842]

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

[@greasyflight6609]

Respect...humility...dignity...giving..the one day... to embrace... and not let go

[@alvaropelayo8084]

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

[@dianeatkinson2015]

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

[@SupernovaDragon77]

Agreed

[@suzannelacy8093]

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

[@BibtheBoulder]

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.

[@ricks7093]

Remember it, look it up several times a year. Bing was awesome! David was out of this world! RIP Gentlemen

[@MrSoulauctioneer]

I think something happened in David's life in the mid 70s. after this period there really werent any more personas, and there was a big change in his lyrical content. He also achieved success like he hadn't before. At Freddie's tribute he insisted he be allowed to lead everyone in prayer.

[@tmage23]

He lost himself in the Thin White Duke. Developed a debilitating cocaine habit, became sort of obsessed with fascism and the occult. That's the last real "persona" although he kept changing his image throughout the rest of his life, he would remain "David Bowie" from then on.

[@TomJones-op9nj]

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

[@dannycostello1978]

David did a fantastic vocal. Quite something.

[@user-bb8ys3os8h]

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]

Amen🙏✝️❤️

[@anthonyhorn3769]

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.

[@siobhanryan2680]

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

[@geoffjoffy]

Both of them singing completely different lyrics. Somehow it shouldn't work, but it does brilliantly.

[@MEANASSJAMSTER]

We lose the BEST ones but they wait for us in HEAVEN!!!

[@amandaturner4596]

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

[@pmajudge]

R.I.P. TO BING CROSBY & DAVID BOWIE. A GREAT GIFT . MANY THANKS ! FROM, U.K. (2023).

[@Mookawow]

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.

[@IlikeSpicyNoodles]

One of the greatest duets in music history.

[@jamesprior2496]

I believe you are correct

[@johnaaltonen1039]

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

[@dalebaker9109]

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.

[@jennifercorvec2452]

I was 7 years old and was watching when it first aired. It still gives me shivers now, 46 years later!

[@johnmccann5104]

Strange combination but definitely works 😉🇬🇧

[@Paul-cf1cu]

Same age August 70 . I expect your wondering what am I doing watching this time of year lol it just came into my head 😂

[@Soibottleditup]

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

[@MarkStevens8899]

There is something so moving and calming watching this in these crazy times.

[@vigilanterocco381]

Jim Stevens: It's because today will never be like those days of yesteryear,.... Yes, today we're certainly living in crazy times. It's wonderful Bowie singing of 'peace on Earth....' But sadly, peace on Earth today cannot be any further away from the truth.....

[@oneofthegoodonesok]

Too many people forget what the meaning of family is, unfortunately. Christmas is meaningless now due to commercialism. Sad.

[@bigb488]

​@@oneofthegoodonesokfacts!

[@briancorley1991]

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

[@markwalley6876]

I know exactly what you mean

[@fenwayify]

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...

[@robertcrist5747]

I remember watching this live! "Bing" died not long after this. He was a nation treasure! God Bless and Merry Christmas to all! 🎅👍

[@leed119]

Yes saw it on TV and my family could not believe it.

[@karrimannocchi2913]

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

[@WilliamMcaulay-zp8jh]

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

[@patlaw398]

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

[@m4ckle]

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.

[@patrickfinnie8922]

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...........

[@raymondfryar1533]

Both are very gifted, different generations. Bringing them together for this song was a brilliant idea.