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 and emotions. Even the Grinch appreciated a good carol. Merry Christmas, Baby celebrates this unique body of music, from Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" to today's classics. It's the behind-the-scenes story of how these songs were written and recorded, how they sold, which ones lasted, and which ones disappeared. And it's about what the music says about Christmas in America. Illuminated with vintage album covers, celebrity Christmas cards, top ten lists, and more, this is a book that anyone who loves Christmas and music will treasure.