The song was first a hit by Chauncey Olcott in 1914. It was included in Bing Crosby's movie GOING MY WAY, where he sang it to a weary Father Fitzgibbon. Bing recorded the song for Decca on July 7, 1944. It quickly became another million seller for Bing and aspent 12 weeks on the Billboard charts in 1944, reaching as high as #4. For reasons unkown, Bing Crosby re-recorded the song on July 17, 1945. Both versions appear on the MCA CD "TOP O' THE MORNING: BING CROSBY'S IRISH COLLECTION."
1940- late 1960's
"White Christmas" was introduced by Bing Crosby in the 1942 musical Holiday Inn. In the film, he sings it in a duet with Marjorie Reynolds. The song went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Original Song. ( Wikipedia ).
Bing Crosby's birth name is Crosby, Harry Lillis.
White Christmas
Bing Crosby's parents were Harry Lincoln Crosby and Catherine Harrigan.
Bing Crosby
The song White Christmas won the Academy Award for Best Song in the movie "Holiday Inn", in which it is sung by Bing Crosby.
Bing Crosby's last movie appearance is an uncredited cameo in the 1972 Bob Hope movie "Cancel My Reservation".
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
1940- late 1960's
"White Christmas" was introduced by Bing Crosby in the 1942 musical Holiday Inn. In the film, he sings it in a duet with Marjorie Reynolds. The song went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Original Song. ( Wikipedia ).
It was first in "Holiday Inn" with Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. It was also in "White Christmas" with Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby.
bing Crosby's granddaughter
Bing Crosby's birth name is Crosby, Harry Lillis.
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby