White Christmas

Steyn On-line ^ | December 10, 2017 | Mark Steyn

[sneakers]

bttt

[pfflier]

"Do You Hear What I Hear" was originally written as an anti-war song during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The "Star with a tail long as a kite" was metaphorically an ICBM at launch.

The song does translate well into the Christmas theme though and Bing presented it in that light. It just depends on how you want to listen to the lyrics.

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/12/the-apocalyptic-fear-within-do-you-hear-what-i-hear/420459/

[AlaskaErik]

I’m dreaming of a green Christmas. No, I’m not leaving Alaska for Christmas. There is simply no snow on the ground.

[Architect of Avalon]

“Silver Bells” and “Do You Hear What I Hear” are Bing’s best.

[stylin19a]

Crosby’s version is the best-selling single of all time.

[Intolerant in NJ]

Bump.....

[Fiji Hill]

"Do You Hear What I Hear" was originally written as an anti-war song during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The "Star with a tail long as a kite" was metaphorically an ICBM at launch.

While the song did become a hit during the Christmas season following the crisis, I doubt if anyone made that connection.

[Fiji Hill]

This is my favorite Christmas recording involving Bing Crosby, who is one of a quartet who are humming.

Silent Night--Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra (1928)

[Mozilla]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE9XVKka_tA

[pfflier]

I doubt if anyone made that connection.

I never did until I read the story behind it.