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David Bowie Nearly Refused This Christmas Duet — Here’s What Saved It

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 ...
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David Bowie Agreed to Bing Crosby Duet Because His Mom Loved the American Singer, but 1 Problem Almost Derailed the Deal

“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,' ...
Quad-City Times

Crosby kids recall dad's duet with Bowie

David Bowie's duet with Bing Crosby on the entertainer's 1977 Christmas television special left an indelible impression on Crosby's teenage children. Harry, Mary and Nathaniel Crosby were on the set ...
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When Bing Met Bowie

It’s the holiday standard that remains surreal over three decades after its debut: Bing Crosby and David Bowie duet? On a Christmas song? At a tribute to the legendary Crosby’s enduring television ...