The holiday season is in full swing, and BTS’ V is getting into the festive spirit by releasing on Friday a duet version of Bing Crosby‘s classic holiday 1942 hit “White Christmas”.
“I’m so grateful to have had the chance to be featured in a song with my all-time favorite jazz artist, Bing Crosby,” V previously said of the track in a statement. “I grew up listening to his song ‘It’s Been a Long, Long Time’ countless times a day, and I feel incredibly fortunate and honored to have sung along on ‘White Christmas’ with the voice of someone I consider an idol.”
“Being a huge fan of his, I sang with the utmost sincerity and admiration for him,” continued the superstar, who previously covered “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” “I hope many people enjoy it as much as I enjoyed singing it. Lastly, I wish a lovely holiday season to everyone listening to the song.”
Originally recorded for the 1942 movie "Holiday Inn" and later heavily featured in the 1954 movie "White Christmas", Crosby’s enduring hit is widely renowned as the bestselling single of all time.
Mary, Crosby's daughter, said in a statement about her father’s new posthumous collaboration, “As a family, we are thrilled to have V and Dad singing together on this ultimate Christmas song. Their voices blend beautifully, capturing the holiday spirit in the best possible way,”.
“We are happy that V will help share the joy of this timeless Christmas song," the legendary performer’s son Harry added.
The Christmas jingle, which Irving Berlin wrote in only 18 minutes, remains the best-selling song of all time with 50 million copies sold globally, according to Guinness World Records.
“White Christmas” also won the Oscar for best original song in the 1942 musical film Holiday Inn and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1974.
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