David Bowie duetted with Bing Crosby on the 1982 Christmas hit "Little Drummer Boy." Their collaboration was featured in a television special that aired that year, blending Bowie's contemporary style with Crosby's classic appeal. The performance has since become iconic, highlighting the unique pairing of the two artists.
Bing Crosby and David Bowie
Yes, For Christmas 1977, David Bowie joined Bing Crosby, of whom he was an ardent admirer, at the ATV Television Studio in Herts England to do "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy", a version of "Little Drummer Boy" with a new lyric.
The little drummer boy
The artist who sang with Bing Crosby in "Little Drummer Boy" is David Bowie. Their duet of the classic Christmas song was recorded in 1977 and has since become a holiday favorite. Bowie's distinctive style complemented Crosby's traditional crooning, creating a memorable performance.
He was in a Christmas song
The little drummer boy is fictitious so is not a part of the Biblical Christmas story.
"Little Drummer Boy"
The Christmas song that includes the lyrics "Peace of Earth pa rum pum pum pum" is called Little Drummer Boy. It has been sung by hundreds of artists, including Bing Crosby.
The Little Drummer Boy
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The top Christmas pop songs include The Little Drummer Boy by Jessica Simpson, All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey, and Last Christmas by Wham.