"We had decided that we wanted them to do a duet of a 'Little Drummer Boy,' and when we told Bowie about the number, he said, 'I won't sing that song.' We said, 'Why?' and he said, 'I hate that song,' ...

In 1977, a young David Bowieteamed up with legendary crooner Bing Crosby, 74, for one of the most iconic Christmas duets of all time—but it almost didn't happen. The unlikely duo performed together on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. David Bowie and Bing Crosby's odd Christmas collaboration “Peace on ...

Bing Crosby’s son lost his father when he was 19 years old, but he still hears his voice every year at any Christmas party he attends. The crooner, who remains a holiday staple with songs like "White ...

The now-iconic duet between Bing Crosby and David Bowie almost didn't happen. Filmed for Crosby's 1977 holiday special, Merrie Olde Christmas, there was one big reason that Bowie almost walked away.

Bowie and Crosby sang together in 1977's 'Merrie Olde Christmas' special Screen Archives/Getty David Bowie almost walked away from his famous and unlikely duet with Bing Crosby The rock singer agreed ...