David Bowie, Bing Crosby and the story of the strangest Christmas duet ever

CBC·Dec 15

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A Christmas duet between David Bowie and Bing Crosby was recorded, but it nearly didn't happen due to an unspecified issue. The collaboration was reportedly motivated by Bowie's mother, who was a fan of Crosby. The details of the potential derailment and the duet's creation are not entirely clear, but the song, "Little Drummer Boy", was ultimately completed.

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