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White Christmas is a most popular Christmas song. It has endured several decades because of the emotions it triggers. Bing Crosby performed the song for the first time. However, we believe that Irving Berlin was actually the writer of the lyrics and melody. He created the song during the 1940’s. It is quite possible that the song was first created in 1941. Music critics around the world love White Christmas for its melody as well as the lyrics. It is sung each year by millions around the world. The song has been recreated many times by popular singers of recent decades. Some have increased the tempo or used the tempo, but changed the words. White Christmas as a song provides inspiration to many. Several of the music critics consider White Christmas and the song’s lyrics to be the embodiment of Christmas. The song is considered to be the spirit and true meaning of the holiday. It is America’s most acclaimed song by a top writer. Irving Berlin wrote more than 400 songs during his life time. Other hits from Irving Berlin include Easter Parade, God Bless America, and No Business Like Show Business. White Christmas is still the most loved song of Irving Berlin. Many believe that Irving Berlin found the inspiration from a touch of home sickness. It is thought that while in Beverly Hills he missed his home with the snow falling. He wrote the lyrics and melody to remind him of his home. Other versions of White Christmas have been created. The latest rendition is from Destiny’s Child. The music group decided to bring their own voice to the mix. The most popular performance will always be Bing Crosby’s, but other artists like Frank Sinatra have given their own twist on the time honoured song. After all, artists want to show their Christmas spirit with a song that is the epitome of the season.
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