25 Songs of Christmas #14 - I'll be Home for Christmas - Bing Crosby

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Ah jazz chords and beautiful vocals.

Such a lovely song. The chords took a bit of working out but Tracy's vocals are just stunning here. Such a lovely tune.

BING CROSBY/BOWIE FACT!!!! The Thin White Duke was set to appear on Crosby's Christmas TV special in 1977 when the production hit a snag. The producers had decided that Bowie would sing "The Little Drummer Boy," but Bowie felt the song wasn't really right for him and refused to sing it.
The nervous producers huddled and decided to rewrite the song in an attempt to get something Bowie would actually perform. With just hours to go before the broadcast, the musical team wrote an alternative version with a new melody and alternate lyrics. Bowie liked the new version, dubbed "Peace on Earth," and agreed to perform it with Crosby, complete with a stilted intro sketch.
The song actually had staying power, and RCA ended up releasing it as a single in 1982; it still gets attention each holiday season.

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