White Christmas/The Drifters

The Drifters' 1954 cover of "White Christmas" showcased the talents of lead singer Clyde McPhatter and the bass of Bill Pinkney. Their recording of the song peaked at #2 on Billboard's R&B chart in December 1954, and returned to the same chart in the next two years. In December 1955, "White Christmas" became the Drifters' first of 34 singles to register in the mainstream Hot 100 chart.[14] For decades, the Drifters' version was primarily heard on R & B radio stations, getting little exposure elsewhere. The song received a boost in the early 1990s, when it was prominently featured in the film Home Alone during a scene in which the lead character Kevin is applying his father's aftershave while mouthing the lyrics. Radio stations formats as diverse as oldies, adult contemporary, Top 40, and country began playing the Drifters' version. The song was later featured in the film The Santa Clause.

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• Drifters
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[8483andrew]

Thumbs if you listen to this in 2011 ;3

[olddirtygus]

The best version of white christmas I have ever heard better then Bing Crosby

[QueenBerryChan]

Home alone !! : D

[ninjafilm]

Thumbs up if you miss Christmas :(

[eve8448]

@1277814 It is but it makes study hall interesting

[LillloJohnny]

/watch?v=aFg2DbmIKUs&feature=r­elated

(see my tribute to The Drifters, who like Brazilian releases please'm more a fan of this guy a hug)

[eve8448]

Every time I listen to this song it reminds me of what happened in my study hall class. Everyone in my class started laughing when they heard 1:08. I love my study hall, everyone was trying so hard not to laugh cause the teacher was there. So funny!

[YxStivoxY]

Thanks to "The Santa Clause" and Shazam ;)

[marcelrula]

ahm , baby .... :D

[TheRelexer]

12 days after Christmas and I'm still listening to this