Holiday Inn
Bing Crosby · 1979
32 min · 12 tracks · country music
A nostalgic blend of traditional pop and jazz-inflected melodies celebrating holidays and romance with Bing Crosby's signature warmth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Happy Holiday Start here — This track encapsulates the festive spirit of the album, combining cheerful lyrics with an upbeat melody that invites listeners to celebrate the holiday season.
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White Christmas — As arguably Crosby's most famous song, its inclusion here highlights the album's connection to holiday traditions, evoking nostalgia and warmth during winter festivities.
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Easter Parade — This track showcases Crosby's ability to convey holiday joy through engaging storytelling, making it a standout example of his vocal charm and lyrical lightness.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, cheerful holiday anthems
- light-hearted tunes for gatherings
- nostalgic melodies for festive cheer
- easy listening during celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- intense emotional depth seekers
- extended immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album is associated with the iconic film and popularized several classic songs.
- Themes
- nostalgic road trips· smoke-filled lounges· small-town romance
- Career context
- By 1979, Bing Crosby was a celebrated icon, known for his timeless voice and long-standing career in music and film. 'Holiday Inn' marked a significant revival of interest in his work, tying into earlier successes while showcasing his enduring appeal as an entertainer well into his later years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
Tracklist
- 1 Happy Holiday Start here 2:30
- 2 Be Careful It's My Heart 2:45
- 3 Abraham 2:47
- 4 Easter Parade 2:51
- 5 Song of Freedom 2:25
- 6 I Can't Tell a Lie 2:43
- 7 Lazy 2:31
- 8 I'll Capture Your Heart 2:26
- 9 I've Got Plenty to Be Thankful For 3:00
- 10 You're Easy To Dance With 2:51
- 11 White Christmas 3:05
- 12 Let's Start the New Year Right 2:35
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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