The songs included on the Christmas album White Christmas. Bob still doesn't know the real reason Betty left. The word film is sometimes used instead of movie. The first US DVD release was in 2000. The most famous pop song featuring a bassoon: "The Tears of a Clown" by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles. This is a widescreen process developed by Paramount. It was directed by Michael Curtiz. Paramount put up the $2 million budget and only took 30% of the proceeds.[2]. White Christmas … Their recording of the song survives and can be found on the Bear Family Records 7-CD set called Come On-A My House. This was first used in Holiday Inn where it won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1942. If the publication date is before 1925, the song is likely in the public domain. The song … His daughter, Mary Ellin, told Mark Steyn: "My father believed in the secular American Christmas. The deep bass-tenor voice you hear on this version was Bill Pinkney, who was an early member of the group. A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, This 8-line song that paints a picture of holiday nostalgia was written by Irving Berlin for the 1942 movie, The song enjoyed a sales resurgence every Christmas after it was first released in 1942. 6 VIDEOS | 151 IMAGES. Phil shows Bob a duet he wrote and asks to perform with him back in New York City. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2005 CD release of Songs From White Christmas And Other Yuletide Favorites on Discogs. It has remained in print through the vinyl, CD, and downloadable file eras, currently as the disc and digital album White Christmas on MCA Records, a part of the Universal Music Group, and currently on vinyl as Merry Christmas on Geffen Records. Berlin, who was working on the movie “Holiday Inn”, had been tasked to write a song for every major U.S. holiday but Berlin, who was Jewish, struggled to write the one for Christmas. He tries to convince Betty to come back. Album. A stage adaptation of the musical, titled Irving Berlin's White Christmas premiered in San Francisco in 2004[15] and has played in various venues in the US, such as Boston, Buffalo, Los Angeles, Detroit and Louisville. And that song was 'White Christmas.' There, you can find the year the song was published. When the train arrives in Pine Tree, there isn't any snow. The melody was kept but the lyrics were changed to be more appropriate for a Christmas movie. Last Christmas: release date, cast, trailer and the George Michael and Wham! It went to #1 that year in America, and again reached the top spot in 1945 and 1947. Just as the following song ends, the snow starts to fall. Phil notices that Bob likes Betty, played by Rosemary Clooney. In the finale, Bob and Betty declare their love for one another. Exact numbers are difficult to pin down even by the careful staff of Guinness Book of World Records.. Producers Hope White Christmas Will Play Broadway This Year", "White Christmas Will Make Broadway Debut in November, Playing to Early 2009", Snow in L.A.! Bob is too busy shouting orders to notice. It was filmed in VistaVision and Technicolor. For the song, see. ' Phil and Judy hit it off. White Christmas (uncredited) Words and Music by Irving Berlin Sung by Bing Crosby Reprised during the finale by Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen (dubbed by Trudy Stevens) (uncredited) “White Christmas” is an Irving Berlin song reminiscing about an old-fashioned Christmas setting. Judy and Betty are headed for the Columbia Inn in Pine Tree, Vermont, where they are booked to perform over the holidays. It is World War II. Bob and Betty do not get on. If you cannot find the song in Wikipedia, you can also try searching the databases at PDInfo.com, CPDL.org, and cyberhymnal.org. Many popular artists have recorded this song, but since 1963, only Michael Bolton has charted with the song in the US. … It was re-released in 2009, with a Blu-ray in 2010. [13] Overall, the film grossed $30 million at the domestic box office. A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding ... Release Date … The original Drifters with Clyde McPhatter as their lead vocalist recorded their doo-wop version in November 1953. They go to the club to watch the "Sisters" act. Their commanding officer, Major General Thomas F. Waverly is being relieved of his command. " Last Christmas " is a song by British pop duo Wham!, originally released in December 1984 on MCA Records internationally and as a double A-side on Epic Records with " … Product Details; Tracks; Album Credits; Product Details. It was not possible to issue an "original soundtrack album" of the film, because Decca Records controlled the soundtrack rights, but Clooney was under exclusive contract with Columbia Records. songs in the movie There will be a wealth of songs from Michael’s successful … This special, the 1977 special, and two earlier specials from 1961 and 1962, are available on the DVD collection Bing Crosby: The Television Specials, Volume 2 , which I own. He arrives for the end of the show and says goodbye. "[11], White Christmas was enormously popular with audiences, earning $12 million in theatrical rentals – equal to $111,955,390 today – making it the top moneymaker of 1954 by a wide margin[12] and the highest-grossing musical film of all-time. Dove Award-winning gospel singer Lynda Randle returns with her second holiday studio album, White Christmas. It has songs by Irving Berlin, including the title song, "White Christmas". Bob, Betty, Phil and Judy perform "White Christmas". [hide] Frank Sinatra 's Discography White Christmas. It also includes a remake of "White Christmas." It used twice the surface area of the then standard 35mm film. They have a minor argument about how Bob thinks that everyone has an angle in show business. The song appeared on various Billboard charts every year until 1963 when it finally dropped off the Hot 100. The song enjoyed a sales resurgence every Christmas after it was first released in 1942. Principal photography took place between September and December 1953. Styles. Jimmy Webb was inspired to write "Up-Up and Away" by a balloon that his friend William F. Williams flew on promotions for radio station KMEN. This large-area negative was used to yield finer-grained standard-sized 35mm prints.[5]. Phil gives the sisters his and Bob's sleeping-room on the train. A scene from the film featuring Crosby and Kaye was broadcast the year after the film's release, on Christmas Day 1955, in the final episode of the NBC TV show Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955). Bing At Christmas features fourteen classic Bing Crosby Christmas songs including his biggest hit, the 1942 Decca recording of ‘White Christmas’. He is called away by Ed Harrison before he finds out what is really bothering her. To bring business to the inn, Bob and Phil bring the entire cast and crew of their musical Playing Around. Nosy housekeeper Emma Allen has been listening, but she has only heard the part about free advertising, not Bob's rejection of the idea. General Waverly's Columbia Inn in fictional Pine Tree, Vermont, made it's debut a decade before, in Holiday Inn. The flautist frontman talks about touring with Led Zeppelin, his contribution to "Hotel California", and how he may have done the first MTV Unplugged. White Christmas is a 1954 American musical movie starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen. "Count Your Blessings" earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song. "Closing Time" by Semisonic was written by the lead singer when his wife was pregnant. They arrange a televised invitation to all the men formerly under the command of the General to come to the inn on Christmas Eve as a surprise. They perform "White Christmas". Everyone raises a glass, and toasts, "May your days be merry and bright; and may all your Christmases be white.". Merry Christmas is a compilation album by Bing Crosby that was released in 1945 on Decca Records. Listen Click below to listen to White Christmas with Spotify. Phil likes her sister Judy, played by Vera-Ellen. They duet on two more, including "Mele Kalikimaka." All songs were written by Irving Berlin. Bob and Phil discover that the inn is run by their former commanding officer, General Waverly. Label/Catalog. Irving Berlin's White Christmas Begins Nov. 22 in City of Angels, "Berlin musical comes to life: 'White Christmas' stays true to form", https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=White_Christmas_(movie)&oldid=7383988, Articles with dead external links from February 2018, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License, "The Old Man" (Crosby, Kaye, and Men's Chorus), "The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing" (Kaye with Vera-Ellen), "Snow" (Crosby, Kaye, Clooney & Vera-Ellen), Minstrel Number: "I'd Rather See a Minstrel Show"/"Mister Bones"/"Mandy" (Crosby, Kaye, Clooney & Chorus), "The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing (reprise)" (Kaye & Chorus), "Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me" (Clooney), "What Can You Do with a General?" Geffen. By THOMAS WOOD New York Times Oct 18, 1953: X5. White … [8] Financially, the film was a partnership between Crosby and Irving Berlin, who shared half the profits, and Paramount, which got the other half.[9]. Silent Night. Betty sees it on TV and realizes she was wrong. Due to a disagreement with their landlord the girls have to leave. Bob sees Betty's new act and tells her the truth about the engagement. It is notable for being the first to be released in VistaVision. The background of the set is removed to show the snow falling. The movie starts on Christmas Eve, 1944, somewhere in Europe. After rehearsals are complete, Phil and Judy reveal to Bob that the engagement was phony. Betty is shocked. In this quiz, spot the artist who put Romeo into a song lyric. After the performance everyone is forced to take cover from an aerial bombing. According to a January 2, 1953 Daily Variety news item, Astaire originally was to star in White Christmas with Crosby, but bowed out and obtained a release from his Paramount … Darlene Love discography and songs: Music profile for Darlene Love, born 26 July 1941. This version was featured in the 2003 movie, More songs that were hits for more than one artist, More songs that are also the names of movies, David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat & Tears, A Monster Ate My Red Two: Sesame Street's Greatest Song Spoofs. Their, Phil Spector put this as the first track on his 1963 Christmas album. The song "Snow" was originally written for Call Me Madam with the title "Free". Selections from Irving Berlin's White Christmas, highest-grossing musical film of all-time, "White Christmas (1954) - Notes - TCM.com", "Merry and Bright? On the latter, the song was sung by Rosemary Clooney and her own sister, Betty. ", Elvis Presley recorded this song in 1957 along with other holiday standards for his, This song has the distinction of marking the end of American involvement in the Vietnam War. [3], There was a US theatrical re-release by Paramount in 1961.[14]. Harrison suggests they put the show on national television to generate free advertising for Wallace and Davis. This collection contains a Blu-ray with extras, two DVDs with the film and extras, and a fourth disc of Christmas songs on CD. 2) The unadulterated 1971 performance of "White Christmas," without Michael Bublé, is from the NBC special, BING CROSBY: THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS. [9] Just before shooting was to begin, O'Connor had to drop out due to illness and was replaced by Danny Kaye, who asked for and received a salary of $200,000 and 10% of the gross. Berlin suggested a movie based on his song in 1948. She thinks that her boss will be seen as a pitiable figure on TV and tells Betty. In the broadcast, Bob invites veterans of the 151st Division to come to Pine Tree, Vermont, on Christmas Eve. Consequently, each company issued a separate "soundtrack recording": Decca issuing Selections from Irving Berlin's White Christmas, while Columbia issued Irving Berlin's White Christmas. It is failing because there's no snow and no guests. There's a lot of controversy about that, about whether there should be, apart from the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a general festive celebration that anyone can join in with. This won the Academy Award for Best Song of 1942. Crosby and Kaye play two U.S. Army soldiers. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas has notched many top positions on “best-selling” and “most–recorded” lists. Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others. He make #73 with his 1992 rendition. [9] Crosby also left the project shortly thereafter, to spend more time with his sons after the death of his wife, Dixie Lee. By 1954, this song was a holiday favorite, and that year Paramount Pictures released a movie called. ♫ Open in Spotify ♫ Open Spotify in a new browser tab. The colors on the big screen are rich and luminous, the images are clear and sharp, and rapid movements are got without blurring—or very little—such as sometimes is seen on other large screens. Irving Berlin wrote all the music for the movie, including of course "White Christmas." Also in 1946 was the album's final single, a re-release of "White Christmas" and "Jingle Bells." Bob and Phil board later and Bob is extremely upset that they have to stay up all night in the club car on their way to NYC. This is this version that is most often heard today. They are the same thing. These songs are performed individually by Crosby, Clooney, and Kaye. In 1946, "Silent Night" and "Adeste Fideles" were released together. Genres: Brill Building, Christmas Music, Pop Soul. Director Michael Curtiz has made his picture look good. The song—written in 1940-41 was introduced at a time when sheet music sales were more important than record sales. Phil pushes him out of the way and injurs his arm. Bob and Betty's relationship blooms and they spend a good deal of time together. Decca's album featured the movie cast minus Rosemary Clooney, with Peggy Lee taking over Clooney's part, and singing her songs via overdubbing, a new technology in 1954. Bob discovers the General's request to rejoin the army has been rejected. Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again" is a very inspiring song, but it's really about heartbreak: David Coverdale wrote it when his first marriage was falling apart. It was re-released in 2009, with a Blu-ray in 2010. Christmas Holidays Traditional Pop Vocal Pop American Popular Song. Songs composed by Irving Berlin. Back at the Inn, Phil fakes an injury to distract the General so he won't see the broadcast of Bob's announcement. Albums include A Christmas Gift for You From Philles Records, Back to Mono (1958-1969), and Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) / … [4], The movie was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is too bad that it doesn't hit the eardrums and the funnybone with equal force. This was released as the B-side of the "White Christmas" single. Title: White Christmas Artist: Lynda Randle Label: Gaither Music Group Formats: CD, Digital Release Date: October 16, 2020. A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general. Jon Bon Jovi earned his first movie credit - Young Guns II - by writing "Blaze Of Glory" for the film. Complete soundtrack list, synopsys, video, ... Libretto wrote P. Blake & D. Ives. After the war, Bob and Phil make it big in nightclubs, radio, and then on Broadway, eventually becoming successful producers. While this is happening, Judy becomes convinced that Betty will never take on a serious relationship until Judy is engaged or married. The same day they receive a letter from "Freckle-Faced Haynes, the dog-faced boy," their mess sergeant from the war, asking them to look at an act that his two sisters are doing. It includes Crosby's signature song … The longtime BS&T frontman tells the "Spinning Wheel" story, including the line he got from Joni Mitchell. Bing re-recorded the song on March 19, 1947, again with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra because the original masters had been worn out from all the pressings. The musical also toured the United Kingdom in 2006 - 2008. The centerpiece of the film is the title song. Lyrics to White Christmas Broadway musical. Some of the lyrics are about being born. ""White Christmas" premiered on radio at Christmastime in 1941, just 18 days after Pearl Harbor. ... Release date: 2008 Last Update:July, 25th 2016. When singers started spoofing their own songs on Sesame Street, the results were both educational and hilarious - here are the best of them. Astaire declined the project after reading the script[8] and asked to be released from his contract with Paramount. Bob insists that it must have nothing to do with their business. White Christmas. https://www.countryliving.com/life/news/a45720/white-christmas-song-history Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971) nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Andy Williams released this song on his very first Christmas album (there were eight total), Irving Berlin came up with the melody for "White Christmas" on the set of, Lady Gaga recorded a jazzy version for her 2011. "White Christmas" was released as a single featuring the song " Mighty Lak' a Rose " in 1945. The song appeared on various. Format. Take this quiz to find out. [16][17][18][19][20][21] Betty and Judy join Bob and Phil at their table. The first US DVD release was in 2000. 1945. Release date: 1945-01-01. How well do you know your David Bowie lyrics? When the General enters the lodge, he is greeted by his former division, who sing a rousing chorus of "The Old Man". "[10], Variety liked it: "White Christmas should be a natural at the box office, introducing as it does Paramount's new VistaVision system with such a hot combination as Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and an Irving Berlin score...Crosby and Kaye, along with VV, keep the entertainment going in this fancifully staged Robert Emmett Dolan production, clicking so well the teaming should call for a repeat...Certainly he (Crosby) has never had a more facile partner than Kaye against whom to bounce his misleading nonchalance. [9] Near the end of January 1953, Crosby returned to the project, and Donald O'Connor was signed to replace Astaire. From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, This article is about the movie or film. Phil dances with Judy. A bomb knocks over a Wwall. [7], White Christmas was intended to reunite Crosby and Fred Astaire for their third Irving Berlin showcase musical. They mount their newest hit musical titled Playing Around. White Christmas was released in the US on VHS in 1986 and again in 1997. Bob is a Broadway entertainer, Phil wants to be a professional entertainer. The misunderstanding causes Betty to ignore a baffled Bob. (Crosby), "The Old Man (reprise)" (Crosby & Men's Chorus), "Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Army" (Crosby, Kaye, Clooney & Stevens), "White Christmas (finale)" (Crosby, Kaye, Clooney, Stevens & Chorus). This page was last changed on 17 February 2021, at 03:50. Duration 33:59. Holiday Vocal. It went to #1 that year in America, and again reached the top spot in 1945 and 1947. The following is a list of popular Christmas songs recorded by various artists, many of which have hit on various charts, mostly in the United States (some only released in the artist's home country). White Christmas was released in the US on VHS in 1986 and again in 1997. He goes to New York for The Ed Harrison Show. In addition to the songs listed above, snippets of Berlin's songs "Heat Wave" and "Let Me Sing and I'm Happy" are heard. There was a US issue 4-disc "Diamond Anniversary Edition" in 2014. Song list. As a result, Decca and Columbia each released their own White Christmas albums in 1954, although neither is an official soundtrack. Label: Sony BMG Custom Marketing Group - A 94382 • Format: CD Compilation • Country: US • Genre: Pop • [1995 saw the first release of White Christmas on CD.] Bob later visits Phil at a field hospital and thanks him for saving his life. The set on the Paramount lot was refurbished for the next Christmas classic. was originally written for an un-produced project called Stars on My Shoulders. Bob calls Ed Harrison an old army buddy. Cast Recordings Show Tunes Standards Traditional Pop Vocal Pop American Popular Song Christmas Holidays Vocal Jazz Recording Date April 10, 1954 - September 9, 1954 Crosby plays Captain Bob Wallace and Kaye plays Private First Class Phil Davis. NOT Public Domain – White Christmas “White Christmas” was originally written by composer Irving Berlin sometime between 1940 and 1942 . Bosley Crowther of The New York Times was not impressed: "...the use of VistaVision, which is another process of projecting on a wide, flat screen, has made it possible to endow White Christmas with a fine pictorial quality. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the version sung by Bing Crosby is Not Rated | 2h | Comedy, Musical, Romance | 15 November 1954 (Brazil) 2:11 | Trailer. It hit #2 on the R&B charts in 1954, and made the Pop charts in 1955. In White Christmas, Crosby sings the song during the opening war sequence. The Drifters' version was featured on the 1990, Otis Redding recorded a soulful rendition, backed by Booker T. and the MG's, that was released in 1968, a year after his death. The whole division comes into Pine Tree secretly. They delay the sheriff by imitating the girls' and sing their song, "Sisters". On the former, the song "Sisters" and all of Clooney's vocal parts were recorded by Peggy Lee. It was covered by Bill Perry [1], Blue Seven, Tim McKee, The Overtones [GB] and other artists. She pressures a reluctant Phil to announce a phony engagement, but the plan backfires when Betty abruptly departs for New York City to take a job offer. ... White Christmas… WHITE CHRISTMAS': FROM POP TUNE TO PICTURE Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for White Christmas - Bing Crosby on AllMusic - 1945 ... Release Date 1945.
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