Merry Christmas, Baby Holiday Music from Bing to Sting

It doesn't feel like Christmas until the music starts. And whether you prefer to rock around the Christmas tree or walk in a winter wonderland, holiday songs summon up powerful memories & emotions. Even the Grinch appreciated a good carol. This book celebrates this unique body of music, from Bing Crosby's White ChristmasÓ to today's classics. It's the behind-the-scenes story of how these songs were written & recorded, how they sold, which ones lasted, & which ones disappeared. And it's about what the music says -- about Christmas in America. Illuminated with color reproductions of vintage album covers, celebrity Christmas cards, top ten lists, & more, this is a book that anyone who loves Christmas & music will treasure.Marsh, Dave is the author of 'Merry Christmas, Baby Holiday Music from Bing to Sting', published 1993 under ISBN 9780756775285 and ISBN 0756775280.