There are not many bigger tokens of Pop Culture than the Bing Crosby and David Bowie duet “The Little Drummer Boy”/”Peace on Earth.” That’s why Pop Culture Zoo is especially pleased to hear that the song and the special that it originated on are coming back in a big way.
Having sold hundreds of millions of records in the pre-MP3 era, it is only natural that Bing Crosby return for the Holidays with a brand new vinyl release, a 7” single of the Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet “The Little Drummer Boy”/”Peace on Earth” backed with a 1953 Bing Crosby/Ella Fitzgerald duet of “White Christmas.” This limited-edition release will be manufactured on red vinyl as befitting the season. Available from Collectors’ Choice Music.
This iconic duet comes from Bing’s final special, taped on September 11th, just five weeks before his death in 1977, titled Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas. This special can be found in the forth-coming, November 9th, DVD release, BING CROSBY: THE TELEVISION SPECIALS – Volume Two: The Christmas Specials. Included in this premiere, four-hour plus, two-disc collection are Bing’s first holiday special; his first color special; Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas from 1971 and Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas. All four specials are presented in their original uncut and are all making their DVD debut. Running Time: 268 Minutes. Available from Infinity Entertainment Group.
For many people both the song and Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas are fondly cherished Christmas traditions and will forever be a part of Pop Culture. Now you can experience both in a new way and share them with young and old alike.