November 10th 2024.
It's that wonderful time of year again - November is here and with it comes the return of Christmas music. But this year, we have an exciting surprise in store - a new release from the iconic White Christmas singer, Bing Crosby.
Even though Crosby passed away in 1977, his music continues to capture the hearts of listeners. And this time, he's teamed up with none other than K-Pop star V for a modern twist on his classic holiday hit.
This collaboration marks Crosby's first Christmas duet since his iconic performance with David Bowie on Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy in the year of his passing. The track, which was lost for many years, was featured on Crosby's final television special, Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas.
V, who is best known as a member of the popular boyband BTS, has been making waves in the music industry. The 28-year-old singer and his group have become the fastest group since The Beatles to chart four number one albums in the US. And now, in partnership with the Bing Crosby Estate, V has remixed the original 1942 version of White Christmas in what is being described as an "era-bridging collaboration."
The new version has received the blessing of Crosby's family and estate, making it all the more special. V himself expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with his "all time favourite jazz artist." He shared, "I grew up listening to his song 'It's Been a Long, Long Time' countless times a day, and I feel incredibly fortunate and honoured to have sung along on White Christmas with the voice of someone I consider an idol."
V and the rest of BTS took a break from their music career two years ago to enlist in the South Korean military and pursue solo projects. Now, as they make their highly-anticipated return, this collaboration with Crosby is sure to be a hit.
The original version of White Christmas, recorded for the musical Holiday Inn, holds the Guinness World Record for the world's best-selling single for physical sales. It also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and remained at number one for 11 weeks after its release, returning to the top spot in 1943 and 1944.
V's rendition of White Christmas, titled simply 'White Christmas', will be released on Friday, December 6. Fans can already pre-save and pre-order the vinyl on various platforms. Speaking of the collaboration, Crosby's daughter Mary shared, "As a family, we are thrilled to have V and Dad singing together on this ultimate Christmas song. Their voices blend beautifully, capturing the holiday spirit in the best possible way."
Even Crosby's son Harry is excited about this collaboration, saying, "We are incredibly excited about V joining Dad for the duet of White Christmas. We are happy that V will help share the joy of this timeless Christmas song."
This isn't the first time V has impressed fans with his love for holiday classics and his incredible vocal talent. Two years ago, he wowed us with his cover of It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, originally released in 1951 by Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayers & His Orchestra.
We can't wait to hear this new version of White Christmas and we're sure it will become a holiday favorite for years to come. So mark your calendars for December 6 and get ready to enjoy this beautiful collaboration between two talented artists. And as V himself said, "Lastly, I wish a lovely holiday season to everyone listening to the song."
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