This is possibly one of the most unlikely pairings in music history. It was recorded in September of 1977 for the Bing Crosby Christmas Special. (Bowie supposedly agreed to make the appearance because his mom was a big fan of Crosby.) From the accounts of those involved they only spent about an hour rehearsing and then made the recording. A month later Bing died and the special was aired on November 30th. I can remember watching it on TV and not understanding the historical significance of what I was seeing and hearing. This is what can happen when two vastly different yet tremendously talented artists collaborate. (By the way after you listen to this check out the shot for shot parody that Will Ferrell and John C Reilly did for Funny or Die here.)
The list so far:
3. The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth (Bing Crosby, David Bowie)
4. Silent Night (Mannheim Steamroller)
5. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (Brenda Lee)
6. Let It Snow (Dean Martin)
7. Blue Christmas (Elvis Presley)
8. Sleigh Ride (The Boston Pops)
9. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Gene Autry)
10. Here Comes Santa Claus (Elvis Presley)
11. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives)
12. Christmas Time Is Here (Vince Guaraldi Trio)
13. Christmas [Baby Please Come Home] (Darlene Love)
14. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Barenaked Ladies)
15. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Judy Garland)
16. Deck the Halls (Mannheim Steamroller)
17. I'll Be Home for Christmas (Bing Crosby)
18. We Need a Little Christmas (Johnny Mathis)
19. There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays (The Carpenters)
20. Jingle Bell Rock (Buddy Helms)
21. I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus (The Jackson 5)
22. All I Want for Christmas (Mariah Carey)
23. O Holy Night (Josh Groban)
24. Santa Baby (Eartha Kitt)
25. Feliz Navidad (Jose Feliciano
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