Mele Kalikimaka
Bing Crosby
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Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas day That's the island greeting that we send to you From the land where palm trees sway Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas to you Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas day That's the island greeting that we send to you From the land where palm trees sway Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas to you Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas to you Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas day That's the island greeting that we send to you From the land where palm trees sway Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas, A very Merry Christmas, a very, very, very Merry Merry Christmas to you
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Written by: R. Alex Anderson
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Mele Kalikimaka" is a Christmas song written in 1949 by R. Alex Anderson.
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Hawaiian GreetingThe title phrase "Mele Kalikimaka" is not a direct, literal translation of "Merry Christmas" in Hawaiian. Due to phonetic limitations of the Hawaiian language, it is actually the closest approximation to "Merry Christmas" in English.
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Notable PerformersThe song is most notably performed by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters in 1950, which became one of the best-selling versions of this song.
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Unique RenditionBing Crosby’s rendition of "Mele Kalikimaka" has a memorable Hawaiian steel guitar arrangement that contributes much to the song’s tropical feel.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song gained recognition and popularity and was even incorporated in popular culture. It can be heard in several films like "Christmas Vacation" and "Lilo and Stitch."
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Iconic DuoThis song is just one of many popular collaborations between Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters. They recorded multiple hits together throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough it is a seasonal song, "Mele Kalikimaka" continues to sell well during the holiday season to this day.
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Music VideoInterestingly, despite its age and the time it was released, there is an animated music video for Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters' version of the song.
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Other VersionsBesides Crosby and The Andrews Sisters, other popular artists have also covered this song, including Jimmy Buffett, Bette Midler, and the band Reel Big Fish.
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Vinyl ReleaseWhen originally released, the song was backed with "Poppa Santa Claus" and sold as a 78-rpm vinyl record.
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