‘White Christmas’ - lyrics and music by Irving Berlin and released in 1942. Apparently the story goes that Berlin wrote it in warm California, he often stayed up all night writing and according to wikipedia, he said about this song “not only is it the best song I ever wrote, it’s the best song anybody ever wrote”⛄️ | Katie Melua

"White Christmas” is a classic holiday song written by Irving Berlin and first introduced by Bing Crosby in the 1942 film Holiday Inn. Known for its nostalgic lyrics and gentle melody, the song captures a longing for an idealized, snow-covered Christmas, which resonated deeply with listeners during World War II. Bing Crosby’s recording became one of the best-selling singles of all time and remains closely tied to the warmth and sentimentality of the season. Over the decades, “White Christmas” ha

Bing Crosby's iconic 'White Christmas' was recorded and released by Decca back in 1942, spent 11 straight weeks at the top of the Billboard charts, and went on to become the biggest selling single of all time with over 50 million records sold worldwide. Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without it! ❄️ | Decca Records