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Bing Crosby Happy Birthday & Auld Lang Syne

Many of you may find this “Happy Birthday & Auld Lang Syne” familiar, right? Yes, it’s the same melody as “Hotaru no Hikari,” which is well-known in Japan.

In Japan, it’s usually performed as an instrumental, but the version with lyrics is nice too.

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I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Let me introduce a Christmas standard born in 1943, in the midst of World War II.

Sung by Bing Crosby, this song poignantly expresses a longing for home and resonated deeply with soldiers and their families at the time.

The music was composed by Walter Kent, with lyrics by Kim Gannon, and the single released on the Decca label reached No.

3 on the Billboard chart.

In the years that followed, it reappeared on the charts each Christmas season, quickly establishing itself as a seasonal classic.

With the warm arrangement by John Scott Trotter’s orchestra and Crosby’s conversational, comforting vocals blending together, it gently envelops the listener.

Try playing it on a quiet evening spent with family or someone special.

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June Comes Around Every Year (from “Out of This World”, 1945)

“June Comes Every Year” As the title suggests, this song is themed around June, and his adult, sultry, wistful voice gently melts into the gray sky peeking through the window.

It’s a very sweet piece of jazz.

With its laid-back tempo and mellow vibe, it’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to while taking it easy indoors.

On rainy days, spending a cozy day inside might not be a bad idea at all!

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Bing Sings “June in January”

A classic that sings of a warm love that defies winter’s chill.

Bing Crosby’s gentle voice makes January feel as warm as June.

Recorded on November 9, 1934 with George Stoll and his orchestra, it became a number-one hit on Decca Records.

Featured in the film “Here Is My Heart,” the song later became a popular standard covered by many artists.

It’s perfect as background music for time spent with someone special in early January, just after the New Year.

Its heartwarming melody and lyrics will make you feel the promise of a happy start to the year.

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Let’s Start The New Year Right (From “Holiday Inn” Soundtrack)

A gem of a song that delivers a heartwarming New Year’s melody and a message full of hope.

Created in 1942 for the Paramount film Holiday Inn, it beautifully captures the joy and anticipation of welcoming the New Year, accompanied by Bing Crosby’s gentle vocals.

Irving Berlin’s lyrics remind us of the value of looking back on the past while maintaining a positive outlook toward the future.

Released by Decca Records, this piece skillfully blends elements of jazz and pop—truly perfect for the New Year.

It’s a track I highly recommend to anyone who wants to greet the start of a new year with a heart full of hope.