About the song White Christmas
“White Christmas” is a Christmas song written by Irving Berlin and first recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942. The song has since been covered by numerous other music artists, including The Drifters, who recorded their version in 1956.
Reception
“White Christmas” is one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. The song has been certified platinum by the RIAA and has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. It is also the best-selling single of all time.
Legacy
“White Christmas” has been featured in numerous films and television shows, including “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947), “White Christmas” (1954), and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992). The song is also a popular choice for holiday carols and karaoke.
The Drifters’ Version
The Drifters’ version of “White Christmas” is a doo-wop rendition of the classic song. The song features the Drifters’ signature harmonies and soulful vocals.
[Image of The Drifters’ album “Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters”]
Additional Information
- The original recording of “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1944.
- The song’s lyrics were inspired by Berlin’s longing for a white Christmas in sunny California.
- The Drifters’ version of “White Christmas” was released as a single and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1956.
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White Christmas (Drifters) Lyrics
Ooh, doop doop, doop doo doopOoh, doop doop, doop doo doopI’m dreaming of a white ChristmasJust like the ones I used to knowWhere those treetops glisten and children listenTo hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snowThen I, I, I am dreaming of a white ChristmasWith every Christmas card I writeMay your days, may your days, may your days be merry and brightAnd may all your Christmases be whiteI, I, I am dreaming of a white ChristmasJust like the ones I used to knowWhere the treetops glisten and children listenTo hear sleigh bells in the snowI, I, I am dreaming of a white ChristmasWith every Christmas card I writeMay your days, may your days, may your days be merry and brightAnd may all your Christmases be whiteJingle bells, jingle bellsJingle bells all the way, ooh