The Secret of Christmas
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"The Secret of Christmas" is a popular Christmas song, written by Sammy Cahn
and Jimmy Van Heusen for Bing Crosby
, and first performed by Crosby in the 1959 film Say One for Me
. Crosby recorded the song again in 1964, for the album 12 Songs of Christmas. The song has also been covered by numerous artists, including Ella Fitzgerald
in 1959 and Julie Andrews
in 1982.
Sammy Cahn
Sammy Cahn was an American lyricist, songwriter and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area...
and Jimmy Van Heusen for Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation....
, and first performed by Crosby in the 1959 film Say One for Me
Say One for Me
Say One For Me is a film directed by Frank Tashlin and starring Bing Crosby and Debbie Reynolds.-Cast:*Bing Crosby as Father Conroy*Debbie Reynolds as Holly LeMaise aka Conroy*Robert Wagner as Tony Vincent*Ray Walston as Phil Stanley...
. Crosby recorded the song again in 1964, for the album 12 Songs of Christmas. The song has also been covered by numerous artists, including Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist...
in 1959 and Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews
Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews, DBE is an English film and stage actress, singer, and author. She is the recipient of Golden Globe, Emmy, Grammy, BAFTA, People's Choice Award, Theatre World Award, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award honors...
in 1982.