How Bing Crosby and David Bowie Created a Christmas Classic—By Accident
Dec 25, 2025
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On this episode of Our American Stories, in what would be Bing Crosby’s final Christmas special, he teamed up with glam rock legend David Bowie for a duet that defied expectations. “Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth” went on to become one of the most cherished Christmas songs of all time. Discover how this strange and beautiful collaboration almost fell apart—and what made it a timeless part of classic Christmas music history.
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