White Christmas
Bing Crosby
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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I'm dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I'm dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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13 facts about this song
Songwriter Details"White Christmas" was written by Irving Berlin, one of the most popular and successful songwriters in American history.
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Recording ArtistThis Christmas classic was popularized by Bing Crosby, who released the song in 1942.
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Chart Performance"White Christmas" topped the Billboard charts in 1942 and remained there for a whopping 11 weeks.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn recognition of its cultural significance, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1974.
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Best-selling SingleWith an estimated sales in excess of 50 million copies worldwide, it is reported to be the best-selling single of all time.
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World War II InfluenceThe song gained increased popularity during World War II, as soldiers stationed overseas would listen to it for a taste of home.
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Notable Recognition"White Christmas" was recognized by the American Film Institute as the 5th greatest song in American cinema history.
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Movie AppearanceThe song premiered in the 1942 movie "Holiday Inn" starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, and also appeared in Crosby's 1954 movie "White Christmas."
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Cover VersionsThere have been over 500 recorded versions of the song in several different languages.
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Song MotivationIt's believed that Irving Berlin, a Jewish immigrant from Russia, was inspired to write the song out of a sense of nostalgia for the Christmases of his childhood.
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Holiday Icon Status"White Christmas" is considered one of the most iconic and enduring holiday songs, encapsulating the warmth, nostalgia and cheer of the holiday season.
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Original LyricsThe song originally had an introductory verse now rarely heard, imagining a warmer Christmas scene as a form of escapism.
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Multiple RecordingsBing Crosby was reported to have recorded "White Christmas" at least three times, first in 1942, then in 1945 and finally in 1947.
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