In one of the most surreal moments in Christmas television history, Bing Crosby's final Xmas special before his death featured rocker David Bowie.
In a time where the Thin White Duke was actively trying to normalize his image, Bowie figured the best way to seem more normal was to appear on a Christmas special starring a man he knew nothing about other than his mom like him. Originally they were supposed to duet on Little Drummer Boy, but Bowie rejected the idea, saying he absolutely "hated that song"(and I don't really blame him). So the show's writers literally SAT DOWN AND WROTE A WHOLE NEW SONG.
Anyways the scene opens with Crosby letting Bowie in and asking if he's the new butler. A few minutes of hilariously awkward dialogue follow and then they sing. For all its strangeness, it's one of the most beautifully crafted duets ever with two greats, an old and a new, sharing a moment of Christmas cheer.
As much as he was trying to normalize himself, David Bowie still looks a whole lot like a lady.
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