Bing Crosby - Do You Hear What I Hear (1963)

[@RegisteredNurseRN]

This is the best version of this song. This man could sing! I love listening to this every Christmas.

[@jmumm0523]

Actually most of the worst beatings were from his wife and this only really happens in his first marriage. Most parents of that time did that kind of stuff, but 5 of his 7 defend Bing, 4 openly, 3 from his second marriage, and 2 from his first. Most of the stuff that was said he did was over exaggerated as the publisher of the book Gary Crosby wrote about his dad, said to add in stuff to get it to sell. Gary Crosby said this to Bing Crosby’s daughter during lunch. Dixie Lee, Bing’s first wife, was the harsh one, Bing wanted to be easier on them. Several of the accounts of “beatings” were from things like killing Dixie’s bird. I don’t condone hurting children as punishment, but that was the norm and many other people did it at the time. Please get your facts completely straight before you go around gossiping about one of the greatest multimedia stars of all time.

[@jmumm0523]

He didn’t even use fists the most he did was belts, and spankings, just like my grandpa with my dad in the 60s.

[@jmumm0523]

Cobb Knobbler Gary went into an interview and most of the stuff he put into the book he forgot about writing and/or didn’t remember it happening at all. This was a 9 hour interview, you weren’t there either, so stop telling other people what reportedly happened.

[@oldfarteredneck7531]

@Cobb Knobbler In OUR time it was dome with love. It reinforced lessons used to make the children into responsible adults.

[@xdluck_xd7481]

@Cobb Knobbler Okay,shut up -_-

[@victorsuarez6130]

Fun Fact: JFK spent the night at Bings Palm Springs home. They were good friends. This was recorded one week after JFK death for NBC Christmas special 1963.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

When I was growing up, it was not Christmas until we heard Bing Crosby.

[@ThePattycake1313]

George Vreeland Hill i guess Christmas starts in October nowadays...

[@SuperDavidmills]

@Carol Ladybug What the heck has that got to do with anything lady? Jesus is a jew. Get real...!!!

[@uayfb1]

@Carol Ladybug Adolf lost the war. So you can cut out all these anti-Semitic fantasizes of yours. I think we are all sick and tired of that nonsense anyway, and you seem too old to believe any of that stuff.

[@oldfarteredneck7531]

@Cobb Knobbler In the GOOD OLD DAYS that was known as diciplining the child. ALL GOOD PARENTS did it to teach the children a lesson. Not like the lazy snowflake kind we have today, that let the kids run wild, destroy at will, and have no manners or respect for anything.

[@jmumm0523]

Cobb how do you know you weren’t there? And all he really did were spankings so why don’t you shut up.

[@chuckcaputo5144]

Probably the best version.

[@johnverley388]

its not Christmas until I hear bing crosby sing do you hear what I hear

[@madkittyjoey70]

Or White Christmas. 😁

[@YodaBannon]

Bing Crosby is one legend. His versions of Christmas songs are timeless.

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

IF EVERYONE SANG LIKE BING CROSBY AND ANDY WILLIAMS, THEN, THE WHOLE WORLD 🌍 WOULD BE A LITTLE BIT BRIGHTER!

[@YodaBannon]

@@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx Very true! 😊

[@pattibrooks1907]

I love Bing Crosby and Im 65 but loved love his music and used to watch The Big Crosby Christmas Show each year as a teenager and young adult ! I was 21 when he died in 1977 .

[@capote4779]

Thanks Bing. Miss you guys. You knew the stars of today are all traitorous liars. Will be done

[@misskim2058]

Bing is the man for this song...and the backup vocals, let’s all take a moment to notice that they also nailed it. Perfection from all involved.

[@WoodJack99]

NO ONE could sing a Christmas song like dear old Bing.

[@man_of_war]

The ensemble of the supporting/backup vocals really added a majestic touch to this masterpiece!

[@jennifursun3303]

do you know they were

[@rosemarie444]

Funny how much more class, sound and meaning is in a song when it's just kept plain and simple without any glitter, flash, drama etc.

[@nancyjustnancy]

Rose Marie Amen (:

[@juliereminiec4937]

And autotune

[@BigBingFan]

Bing's voice alone reigned supreme; during his peak years--1938-1945, even the arrangements had little instrumentation, rising up to the vocal. This is because everyone knew Bing's voice was so good, that the arranger didn't want to "interfere" with his vocal. He stood not waving his arms, have outside noise piped in, or loud instrumentation. None needed. Just a straightforward song/carol/hymn, with great lyrics, melody and meaning. Couple those with Bing's voice, and you have a mega-hit--which "Do You Hear What I Hear?" was.

[@debbieoneal3371]

I think the glitter, flash, drama etc. ruins a song. When they do that, it is not music.

[@chriscoccagna5917]

Rose, You nailed it !!!

[@gregabbot4631]

If you didn't know, this song was written by Husband & Wife Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne Baker during the Cuban Missile Crisis because of the overwhelming dread people were feeling. They were going to put it out around Christmas but hesitated because of the excess commercialism surrounding Chirstmas. But they did. Many beautiful versions have been recorded. To me though, the standard of excellence belongs to Bing Crosby. Coincidentally, Bing recorded his version on the day JFK was assassinated. God bless us all.

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

WOW, HOW REMARKABLE!

[@MegaSwiming]

60 years ago 11/22/23

[@joekosobucki2141]

I just found out that today- it still is one of my favorite Christmas songs, especially Bing Crosbys version!

[@aprilbrostek3596]

Thank you for the information. It pieces together a different scenario of what I thought. God Bless you.

[@brigidhunter1699]

Almost Christmas the born of the King of kings 🎼🎵🎧🥲🌠🌌🌫️🏔️❄️🙏🙏🙏☄️🌙✝️🛐

[@ragamuffin92]

As a kid, I watched this show at my Aunt Catherine's house, on a pre-Christmas visit with my mom and sister. This song impressed me so much that I still have vivid memories of being in the living room, of the faces of my aunt and her mom, of the blazing fireplace, and even of the rug I was standing on.

[@keithsanderson267]

A very sweet and pure memory, thank you for sharing.

[@ragamuffin92]

@@keithsanderson267 Thanks for saying so, and you're welcome.

[@arejayseeottawa]

For me, this is the definitive performance of this Christmas classic! Nobody else can do it better!

[@juliereminiec4937]

The little drummer boy is a better description of the navity.. However ,if you were to really listen to this song...you'd discover that it has nothing to do with Christmas ( which was stolen from the Pagans).

[@juliereminiec4937]

@Cobb Knobbler so did Jerry Lewis...can we get out if the private lives of others ?

[@brianpe6704]

@Cobb Knobbler Been discounted by his remaining children. and , his parenting style, was typical for any household of the time.

[@vegetalover9297]

Carrie Underwood's version is better

[@kleeamd8274]

Love Bing! Sad how nobody hardly knows him nowadays. They had a pretty comprehensive & detailed 90 minute (or 2 hour?) biography on him not long ago that aired on PBS that covered his career & life. I also like to watch the old E! 'Mysteries & Scandals' episode that featured him, although it's very much a TV tabloid

[@angelriddle8752]

It's July... and I'm already in the Christmas spirit-

[@stephensroczyk5559]

This is why Bing Crosby is Father Christmas. His music along with Elvis is the only christmas i will listen too

[@therondavidlochan]

This version by Bing Crosby gives me such Goosebumps. So majestic.

[@christopherdougherty9832]

It should be kept in mind that this song was written in October of 1962 at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis and can be read as an anti war song.

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF BING CROSBY'S VERSION OF "DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?"!

[@Smartass_Jedi]

TOP 5 Xmas songs of all time. Bing has 2 of them 🌲 Merry Christmas everybody

[@muibe123]

My dad used to hear this song... it's one of his favorites. He passed away 5 years ago and I still miss him very much

[@bradman1984]

Those first "oooo"s from the backup singers brings chills.

[@djgeneticdisorder]

Do you hear what i hear...??.. a master piece

[@xjnavx]

A little peace of heaven in my ears. I love this song, Thank you Mr. Crosby! 🙏🕊

[@gavinwb1]

On November 24, 1963... two days after JFK's assassination and the day Lee Harvey Oswald was murdered.... Bing Crosby was at NBC studios in Burbank, CA videotaping this, the first TV performance of the song "Do You Hear What I Hear?", lip synching to the now famous recording of it he made for Capitol Records on October 21st. The segment aired on December 13th as part of the Bob Hope Comedy Special. Bing's grief over the death of his friend JFK is clearly visible.

[@richardmeyer8539]

Married couple Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne Baker penned this Christmas carol in October 1962. Generally it was Baker who wrote the lyrics for their songs while Regney composed the music but in this instance it was the other way round. Regney's lyrics are a plea for peace, and they were written during the Cuban Missile Crisis when the USSR was spotted constructing bases for ballistic nuclear missiles in Cuba. These weapons had the ability to strike most of the continental United States and a confrontation was only averted when they were dismantled at the US president's insistence. Baker stated in an interview with the Los Angeles Times years later that neither could personally perform the entire song at the time they wrote it because of the emotions surrounding the incident. "Our little song broke us up. You must realize there was a threat of nuclear war at the time." The song has sold tens of millions of copies and has been covered by hundreds of different artists. It was originally recorded by the Harry Simeone Chorale and their version went on to sell more than quarter-million copies during the 1962 Christmas holiday season. It was Bing Crosby who made the song a worldwide smash hit when he recorded his own version of it for his I Wish You a Merry Christmas album in 1963. Ironically, Crosby laid down his vocals on November 22, 1963, the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

[@charismusicgroup4967]

gavinwb1 has

[@1223steffen]

Bet he made the country feel better

[@60Cascade]

It makes me feel better even now - all these years later. The song and the singer are truly timeless.

[@StevenTorrey]

@@richardmeyer8539 I didn't realize the song was dated from 1962. Here I always thought it was an Medieval song...

[@royjames8295]

I'm obsessed with this song

[@philco7044]

You hear what I hear 😂

[@quartzzhuit]

My favorite Christmas carol 🎅🏽🤶🏾🎁🎄🎇😌🎧🎵

[@quasimodo5405]

This is one of the best Christmas Songs of all time. The Choir singers in the background are amazing. I sure wish we could see and know whom they are here. They helped make this a powerful and incredibly sounding song.

[@andrewbrendan1579]

I agree completely! This beautiful rendition of the song would not be complete without the wonderful, unseen choir singers.

[@AnthonyReichardt]

'Do You Hear What I Hear?' was recorded by Bing Crosby in studio 'A' at the Capitol Tower in Hollywood on October 21, 1963. The session was lavishly produced by Simon Rady which included an ensemble of L.A.'s 'Wrecking Crew along with the Ralph Carmichael Orchestra and choir.

[@KeshHarp]

From an old Russian melody.

[@orangefacedbuddah1776]

@@AnthonyReichardt thank you,

[@stephennixon9609]

😊 reminds me of when I was dressed as an elf for my Catholic School. We went through the streets singing songs like this.

[@FilmDoctor42]

I actually saw this on TV the night it aired. Wow!

[@johnwilliams8768]

iron maiden 1963

[@arejayseeottawa]

Lucky you!

[@cherylynnwilson7011]

I did too! Great Song!

[@MrScabius]

Love your profile pic!

[@dhv2852]

Wasn't it the same exact day Kennedy died?

[@angelicag2042]

Bing Crosby....with a voice as big as the sea! Marvellous!

[@simt1973]

Well said!!!

[@willisfletcherjr.8038]

Bing sung this song like nobody's business.

[@xdluck_xd7481]

XD NICE NAME XDDDD

[@jacobrengen]

Willis Fletcher, Jr. he did it his way

[@renegaderunner332]

He sure die. When I first heard this version of the song, I was like WOW!!!

[@keesvanoosbree5911]

This song gives me the shivers when I listen to it!! Bing Crosby is the best!

[@rockityea]

THE MOST FAMOUS WORLDWIDE SINGER OF CHRISTMAS OF ALL TIME - AMERICA BORN AND BRED- GREAT JOB CROSBY!!!

[@phoebeannesorgen1259]

This was composed during the Cuban missile crisis and is a prayer for peace. "Pray for peace, people everywhere!" Still relevant.

[@sensfan92]

Thanks for posting. As an 8 year old, I remember this as if it was yesterday and it's been 50 years. This song and Christmas Dinner Country Style my favourite Crosby Christmas songs

[@mikemallano2484]

Two people I always so enjoy listening to, one is Bing Crosby and the other Dean Martin. Both class acts for their time.

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

I LOVE BOTH OF THEM, BUT, YOU CAN'T FORGET ANDY WILLIAMS! HE IS GREAT, ALSO!

[@acidbubblebath77]

Every time I hear this song I always reflect on the Christmases of many years ago when I was a young boy. The Christmas days free of work schedules, traffic, shopping, and other nonsense that tends to ruin the expirience as an adult. A timeless and beautiful song no matter what time of the year it is. Thanx for posting, you're awesome and God bless you!

[@richardschmidt8787]

10 years later ,on Febuary 21,2023. For some reason I've been humming this song last two days. So I looked it up on you Tube. And got to see Bing Crosby singing alone with a Hidden Choir accompany

[@richardschmidt8787]

Accompany him. In Oct 1963 date I was born. Singing this wonderful Christmas Song "with a voice as big as the sea". So glad I played it. Yes my Friend any time of year. God be praised!! If you know of the series "THE CHOSEN" It's an incredible series of Jesus and his disciples seeing him through their eyes,and so very much more. This will be The Greatest Series of Jesus ,from Birth to Death, to his rising again!! Please trust me on this one. And tell all your friends Whom believe and or do not. I believe you can and will change so many lives. Enjoy and God Bless.... ✝️ ⛪ 🙏 🤲

[@chrisjpritchard]

I was about 5 years old when I heard this song drifting out of my parents room on a warm african night. My father brought a few things from Canada , but there was a christmas cassette he treasured in the big cupboard . He played drummer boy (and this song) and I still see him looking out into the dark african night as if he could see something in the sky. Those days are long gone and many years later I now look out across the dark snowy Canadian wilderness and see what he saw.

[@ih8kit]

This is hands down the best version of this classic Christmas song. This song was made for Bing. Nobody can sing it better. Excellent. Excellent.

[@Margie75]

I agree ih8kit! Thanks for sending me this video. I love it! Another Christmas classic! :) Love Ya!

[@DUKE13120]

+ 150

[@hugovargas9067]

Incredibly beautiful! I appreciate this era of music so much. So much love. Kindness! I love this song 🙏 2022 Wonderful Chorus 🙏

[@MollyGrenci]

Bing Crosby is literally the true definition of Christmas🎄

[@michaelhart7546]

Supposed to be about the Cuban missile crisis but truly and mysteriously brings the birth of Christ in. Beautiful touching music to the heart. Believe in Christ as your saviour. Holy spirit will change your life in ways you can't fathom. Without Christ you will be wihout God when you depart this life.

[@josephomelia2696]

Well Said. Thanks.

[@victorsuarez3546]

Fact: This was recorded two weeks after the JFK assassination at NBC studios. This song was sung while Bing was still in grief. It came from his heart and mind remembering JFK.

[@andromedastar1]

Perfection. Love him and this classy era.

[@1legomaster]

Hands down the absolute most powerful Christmas song there ever was. Something I can't describe happens when Bing hits those notes.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

1legomaster Youre right, very powerful indeed, Bing gets your attention with voice & lyrics. MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@SniperWuff]

My grandmother saw him live once in NYC when she was 25 years old, she said it was one of the best performances she ever saw!

[@NaNaBanana4eve]

2019 and still listening to my favorite Christmas song ever 😭❤️

[@man-bagdammit2297]

NayNay Its my favourite also!

[@Elite-rd4su]

Almost Christmas!

[@destinyrojas4190]

A Christmas Classic ❤

[@johnmoyer9259]

Mine too!

[@jerrymyers1798]

This makes me miss the 60's....simpler times....black and white TV.

[@betaomega8724]

Just taking time to relive the music that I heard as a child during Christmas. Musical memories last a lifetime. Alright, off to go find Burl Ives now. Cheers!

[@ElectronicsTech09]

Bing Crosby did a great job on this song. I love it.

[@khr1705]

This is the best Christmas song.

[@anngarber7928]

My Family!!!!! Love, Loyalty, Faith.

[@raeqwanjordan9843]

I've heard MANY MANY versions of this song for years BUT this version is the most powerful and connected version I've ever heard

[@Robotron1973]

Bing Crosby puts many so called artists of this age to shame. One of the greatest of all time

[@jameslye9350]

I feel saddened how 31 persons gave this classic a thumbs down. Bing Crosby may have been a flawed man in certain ways, but who isn't? What Mr. Crosby gave this world in all its simplicity will never be equaled at least to me. Gracious thanks ChristmasRewind for bringing this song back to a public needing inspiration(s) such as this beautiful song ~~~ Peace and tranquility

[@Sunsn7]

The two greatest Christmas songs of all time: Do You Hear What I Hear? & The Little Drummer Boy Glory be to the birth of our newborn King, the King of Kings, our Lord Jesus Christ. 🙏 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@julieerin115]

One of my favorite Christmas songs. And this is the best version.

[@krystinasaragos1535]

Some melodies, lyrics, and voices are just so mezmerizing. Just like this one.

[@TrenchcoatNinja3]

The absolute best version of my favorite Christmas carol!

[@funtimewithnickandfriends1998]

I just woke up after thanksgiving and now am getting recommended Christmas songs

[@cecilie7669]

The best version of this song 🤗❤️ Fantastic voice ❤️. One of my favorite Christmas songs🤗❤️. 

[@megookin1]

Bing had such a magical voice for Christmas songs. I grew up listening to him and am growing old thankful I can still hear him sing thanks to technology.

[@stikbotregion9242]

God blessed him and he is one of the main voices of Christmas. I am fairly certain he was Christian. I hope to the holy God above he was.

[@jmumm0523]

How do you know it’s a fact Cobb? You weren’t there.

[@56music64]

wonderful singer, sad to see him here. All the greats have gone or are going. What a chorus in heaven. R.I.P. to all. Merry Christmas to everyone

[@ginnybagwell1580]

A great singer and entertainer! I grew up seeing and listening to him. Would not trade it for anything today.

[@michellecholewczynski6675]

It's my favorite Christmas song sung by one of my favorite singers.❤🎄☃️

[@man-bagdammit2297]

My favourite Christmas song ever! Nobody else's version of this song comes close to Bing Crosby! His voice was incredible!

[@laurdowning6690]

Perfect,strong,smooth voice.Real,not altered by technology. Gives me chills every time I hear it

[@charmingbeast7738]

Ah the classics to help us finish 2020

[@JackLovesTSs]

Best version of this song ever recorded.

[@joekosobucki2141]

What a beautiful song!

[@kjemradio]

This was actually written as a song of peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.

[@catchmeifyucan1]

great moment when the orchestra reaches its crescendo. The flute adds a haunting touch too

[@tonrockallmighty4847]

Underrated Christmas song

[@keithhickson9621]

My grandma would play this every Christmas. Now this reminds me of her and the great smells of her kitchen as she baked and sang and laughed with us. RIP Grandma.

[@misskim2058]

❤️

[@MrYogipee]

Bing Crosby was born to sing this Christmas song, as only 'he' can.

[@MikeKelly9786]

It's 4-6-2020 I'm in Quarantine listening to this amazing song that's being sang by a master.

[@melissaann1401]

Bing's voice is perfection

[@robertdamico1]

This piece of music never fails to bring tears to eyes!

[@celticwarlord1001]

Same with me. The first time I heard it I was driving and had to pull over to the side of the road. Years later it still has the same effect. Merry Christmas, Robert. :)

[@georgiapeach5104]

Beautiful melody

[@MsGr8teacher]

Everytime I hear this song, I get a catch in my throat and my eyes well up. To me, it is that beautiful and although many artists have rendered it in their own wonderful styles, Bing Crosby's version supersedes them all. Thank you for posting.

[@raeqwanjordan9843]

MsGr8teacher I believe because he lets his emotions do the talking and not all that fanciness

[@moonshinegal4]

Love this song. Must listen to it over and over every year. The end gives me chills.

[@TimothyForbesXXI]

For me, Bing Crosby's best-ever Christmas song! Deeply touching!

[@kathleenkosares283]

Tears in my eyes. So beautiful. No one sings it like Bing. Thank you for this.

[@musicman201047]

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST AND ON EARTH PEACE, GOODWILL TOWARDS MANKIND!

[@dmrenterprizes4101]

To be able to sing like that - wonderful.

[@jamescollins7913]

This takes to my home and parents ... many years ago....... beautiful and powerful

[@ebonymanley26]

Love this version bing has such a beautiful voice.

[@pinkmanfan09]

Bing, im watching this from heaven.

[@HigherWaysWoman]

Bing just has this voice that seems so perfect for Christmas Songs. Takes Me back to my childhood when Christmas was such a fun beautiful & innocent time. Thankful for those memories & the way that hollywood & the music industry used to be before it became what it is today. Merry Christmas Everyone...I Hope You & Your Loved Ones Are Blessed Safe & Together. Also ChristmasRewind...Thank You So Much for uploading this classic legendary song & singer for all generations to enjoy....!

[@andromedastar1]

I could not agree, more classy Hollywood, and all the classy stars, and we had such a beautiful and innocent childhood, just filled with joy and happiness. My one-word I used to sum it up is carefree. We’re so fortunate to have grown up in those times.

[@HigherWaysWoman]

@@andromedastar1 so true. I wish the Children could have it the way We did. Every film the women were covered you did not have pornography of any kind in any movies, tv shows etc. Keeping the mind & soul pure & most of all...Keeping the Pureness of Christmas....the joy....the good cheer towards others. Do you know when the war was on with Germany...when Christmas Day arrived...12:01 am....the Germans laid down their weapons...the American soldiers suddenly heard singing....a german soldier snuck into a platoon gave a bottle alcohol. The American platoon gathered some meat cheeses crackers sent over to the germans. They were a part but for that day they sang christmas songs. Then when the clock 12:01am Dec. 26th the fighting was back on. For one day out of the year...all HUmans every where were at peace w/each other. If only that could stretch into the rest of the year(s). If only.....if only right. Enjoyed your reach out....thanks for sharing...we did have a carefree protected childhood. Merry Christmas to You & Your Loves & Good Cheer towards one another

[@contentfreak.9144]

Wow, such a beautiful xmas i loved it so much :D

[@mairaverdugo4756]

Tengo 47 años, y apenas en 2019 descubrí esta canción. Sin haber traducido bien la letra, algo me gustaba de ella... me llegaba al corazón. Ahora que sé de qué habla, entendí porqué la adoré desde el principio

[@davidalzate3915]

Best Christmas songs ever is the old

[@Vampybattie]

Lol it's about Cuban crisis

[@davidalzate3915]

@@Vampybattie ????

[@charlescrown6558]

Here listening in August 2021! Bings version here is the BEST version!! Love his voice any time of year!

[@Smooth0vibrations]

I feel like going to Church and praising the Lord

[@TimothyForbesXXI]

I read that this was actually recorded on 21 October 1963, a month before the assassination, and that it was released five days later. The song was written during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. This song was, no doubt, played a lot after JFK died, and it is the most played version of the song, even today! It is incredibly touching!

[@brucearron8798]

I read it was recored a cpl days after jfk got killed

[@peachmarie6079]

The best version of this song! Of course, a lot of Bing Crosby Christmas songs are the best versions.

[@stikbotregion9242]

Amen bro

[@Madame_V_Locklear]

Amen🌹

[@efrintorres7283]

Washington state legend

[@elfkitty12]

Best version of this song!!! Hands down!

[@johnverley]

my favorite Christmas song most underated. least sung and played at christmastime.

[@CNCsBest]

This is the best version ever!!

[@dianekiley4394]

Howtallwasbingcŕosbyfromyourfan