BTS’s Kim Taehyung Teams Up with Bing Crosby Estate for a Classic Christmas Collaboration
On November 6, 2024, BTS member Kim Taehyung, also known as V, along with the Bing Crosby Estate, made an exciting announcement regarding their upcoming cover of the beloved holiday classic, White Christmas. This unique collaboration has been highlighted as an “era-bridging partnership,”and fans can already find exclusive merchandise associated with the release available at Interscope.com.
Exclusive Merchandise for Upcoming Track
Fans interested in commemorating this collaboration can purchase a variety of themed products from the official website. Here’s a list of available merchandise:
- V X Bing Crosby – White Christmas Exclusive Zoetrope Snowflake Vinyl – $25.00
- V X Bing Crosby – White Christmas Picture Disc Vinyl – $22.00
- V X Bing Crosby – White Christmas Pink CD – $3.00
- V X Bing Crosby – White Christmas Snowflake CD – $3.00
- V X Bing Crosby – White Christmas Hoodie – $80.00
- V X Bing Crosby – White Christmas Blanket – $75.00
- V X Bing Crosby – White Christmas Wrapping Paper – $25.00
- V X Bing Crosby – White Christmas Ornament – $35.00
Taehyung Reflects on His Admiration for Bing Crosby
In a recent press release reported by NME, Kim Taehyung shared his heartfelt emotions regarding this collaboration, revealing his lifelong admiration for the iconic jazz artist Bing Crosby. He stated:
“I’m so grateful to have had the chance to be featured in a song with my all-time favorite jazz artist, Bing Crosby. I grew up listening to his song, ‘It’s Been a Long, Long Time’ countless times a day, and I feel incredibly fortunate and honored to have sung along on ‘White Christmas’ with the voice of someone I consider an idol.”
Taehyung expressed that his deep appreciation for Crosby influenced his sincere rendition of the song, hoping listeners would enjoy the cover as much as he enjoyed performing it. He concluded his remarks with wishes for a “lovely holiday season”to all fans.
Family Support for the Collaboration
The excitement surrounding this collaboration also extends to Bing Crosby’s family. Mary Crosby, Bing’s daughter, conveyed the family’s delight over the joint performance, stating that the duet captures the essence of the holiday spirit beautifully.
Harry Crosby, Bing’s son, echoed this sentiment, remarking:
“We are incredibly excited about V joining Dad for the duet of ‘White Christmas.’ We are happy that V will help share the joy of this timeless Christmas song.”
A Timeless Classic Reimagined
Originally released by Bing Crosby in 1942 during the film Holiday Inn, White Christmas has made its mark as the best-selling single of all time, with an impressive record of over 50 million physical copies sold across the globe.
The much-anticipated cover by BTS’s Kim Taehyung is set to debut on December 6, 2024, under the labels Geffen Records, Primary Wave Music, and the Bing Crosby Estate. Mark your calendars for what promises to be a festive musical experience.
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