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Some seasonal cheer with the song that became a peace anthem and the No.2 all-time best-seller.

Bing Crosby Song facts

Composer  
Irving Berlin

Genre
Easy

Album  
White Christmas

Year of Release  
1942

In cover versions

Elvis Presley

'The King' with one of the many versions of the song.
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Bing Crosby
76%
Elvis Presley
11%
The Beach Boys
2%
Keith Harris & Orville
7%
Shakatak
3%
The Osmonds
1%

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... it became a peace song during the war.

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