"White Christmas"
Its the most popular Christmas record of all time. And, it has quite a history.
There are several versions of this classic. But this now-classic song was seen and heard for the first time, in the movie "Holiday Inn" in 1941...
December 19th, 1970 - Elton John's first US hit single, ‘Your Song’ enters the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It would peak at number eight in the US and seven in the UK.
December 20th, 1968 - The Beatles sixth Christmas record ‘The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record’, was sent to fan club members in the UK and the US. It included the song ‘Nowhere Man’ sung by Tiny Tim.
Every Friday night we get hundreds of calls for requests and dedications. Here’s the Top 5 Most Requested songs for the weekend of 12/20, 12/21, and 12/22/13 featuring Christmas Classics and Holiday Hits. Thanks so much for calling in and giving your requests...
Every weekend we like to take a look back at the history of music, and with Christmas just around the corner I thought it would be fun to take a look at a few of the original Christmas Classics.
Bing Crosby - White Christmas by beautifulcynic
December 24th & 25th
1954 - Christmas Day - Bing Crosby's ‘White Christmas’ entered the Billboard Pop chart for the eleventh time. Bing's rendition has sold over 100 million copies around the world, with at least 50 million sales as singles.
It's a Jersey Christmas Weekend! This weekends Jersey Christmas Music Battle pits two classics against one another.
Bing Crosby "White Christmas"
Nat "King" Cole "The Christmas Song"
Who wins this Jersey Christmas Music Battle...