Bing Crosby and David Bowie singing their hit song "Little Drummer Boy" on the TV Christmas special "Merrie Olde Christmas," circa 1977. (Screen Archives/Getty Images) "I hate this song.

And one of the gemmiest of all is the astonishing reinvention of “Little Drummer Boy” performed by David Bowie and Bing Crosby on the latter’s 1977 “Merrie Olde Christmas” TV special ...

Included in this premiere, four-hour plus, two-disc collection are Bing's first holiday special; his first color special; Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas from 1971 and his final special, taped ...

Tribune guest columnist recalls one the oddest yet most memorable Christmas duets ever — one song by David Bowie and Bing Crosby.

Harry Crosby was 19 when his father, Bing, died in 1977. But when he goes to a shopping mall or party in December, there's a strong chance he'll hear his dad's voice singing "White Christmas." ...