The Very Best of Bing Crosby Christmas
Bing Crosby is the father of the Christmas album. He sired the whole shooting match in 1942 when he recordedIrving Berlin's "White Christmas" for the Decca soundtrack ofHoliday Inn, and the season has never been the same since. "White Christmas" isn't just Crosby's signature tune, it's also that of Christmas, selling millions around the world and inspiring countless recording artists to create their own holiday versions every year. This single-CD package draws fromThe Voice of Christmas: The Complete Decca Christmas Songbookand features the original recording of "White Christmas" (often replaced by a later version on reissues) as well as all the seasonal songs Crosby cut over three decades. And with extensive liner notes, it's a slam-dunk gift buy for the whole family.--Martin Keller