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Song · 1977 · Christmas

Little Drummer Boy, Peace on Earth

Bing Crosby and David Bowie

1977

★ 4.3 editorial score

Bowie balked at the carol, so writers built the Peace on Earth counterpoint in an hour; Crosby died weeks later.

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Christmas Peace

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Quote · 1823

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring-not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.”

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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.”

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