Christmas Music Review: A Bing Crosby Christmas

This is a composite of the Bing Crosby Christmas specials which took place form 1962 through 1977.  Of course the highlight of this series is listening to Bing Crosby sing.  The low light is that with many of the songs they combine different versions from different shows which doesn't work very well.  They also cut frequently from song to song.  Another low light has to be the singing of the Crosby children.  They do not have Bing Crosby's gift.  There are some songs which really inspire.  He sings "Drummer Boy" with David Bowie.  He and Jackie Gleason sing "Two Loafers" which isn't very impressive, but it is fun to see Jackie Gleason again.  Bing Crosby does a terrific job of "Silent Night," as well as "White Christmas."  Crosby has such a beautiful voice, his songs are a treasure.  I miss the age of the TV Special.