Bing Crosby Achieves First Entry in Top 10 of Multiple Charts Due to Collaboration with a Prominent K-Pop Artist
Bing Crosby Achieves First Entry in Top 10 of Multiple Charts Due to Collaboration with a Prominent K-Pop Artist
Holiday music icon Bing Crosby is frequently hailed as the industry's "King of Christmas," despite facing competition for the title. His timeless hits return with a significant impact each November and December, but even he required assistance to secure a new chart-topper this year.
Crosby has reclaimed the charts in the UK with a track that may sound familiar, although subtly different. His estate unveiled a new rendition of the perennially popular "White Christmas," which now features a collaboration with V, a member of the band BTS. This partnership transformed the track into not only a success but the most significant achievement of Crosby's late partner's career on various charts.
The duet version of "White Christmas" has made an impressive debut on two UK charts this week. It claims the second position on both, almost monopolizing the charts, but an unexpected competitor managed to snatch the top spot.
The same tune dominates both the Official Singles Sales and Official Singles Downloads charts this week. The unlikely winner is "Freezing This Christmas," a satirical creation by a fictitious band, Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers, that aims to comment on the current political climate in the country. This track debuted at No. 1 on both charts, preventing Crosby and V from securing the top spot.
Crosby claimed his first top 10 position on both charts this week with the revamped "White Christmas." In his solo career, "White Christmas" reached No. 93 on the Official Singles Sales ranking. However, on the Official Singles Downloads chart, he has now recorded three victories, with his latest one being his largest by far. The original "White Christmas" peaked at No. 36, earning him a posthumous top 40 hit. His duet with David Bowie, "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy," climbed as high as No. 65 on the downloads chart.
Meanwhile, V is no stranger to securing a top 10 position on either chart. He has now amassed a total of eight solo hits that have broken into the upper tier, and that count does not account for his success as one-seventh of BTS.
Bing Crosby's duet with V from BTS on "White Christmas" also made its way onto the US Billboard charts, achieving a top 10 position. This collaboration marks Bing Crosby's biggest hit on the US charts since his duet with David Bowie.
The collaboration between Bing Crosby and BTS's V is making waves globally. In Australia, "White Christmas" climbed up the charts, securing a spot in Bing Crosby's top 10 biggest hits there.
Looking forward, fans are excited about the prospect of Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" making a comeback in 2024. With the added appeal of V's presence in the duet, the song is expected to continue its successful run on charts around the world.
The success of "White Christmas" with V has also sparked interest in revisiting some of Bing Crosby's other classic holiday tunes for potential collaborations with contemporary artists. Fans are eagerly waiting to see who will be the next artist to lend their voice to a Bing Crosby holiday classic.
As the "King of Christmas" reclaims his throne, Bing Crosby's estate is considering releasing a special anniversary edition of "White Christmas" within the next few years. This commemorative release is expected to include various versions of the song, including the original, the duet with BTS's V, and possibly some surprise collaborations.