Song
Mele Kalikimaka
by Bing Crosby with The Andrews Sisters
Mele Kalikimaka is a 1950 song by Bing Crosby, 2:52 long, which peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1950 Hot 100 peak #36 · 2 weeks Length 2:52
Also known as Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)
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R. Alex Anderson's 1949 Hawaiian-themed Christmas song, recorded by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra on September 7, 1950 and issued by Decca; it is one of the earliest and best-known recordings. It was added to Crosby's Merry Christmas album in its 1955 LP edition.
Performance tips
- Relax into the lazy, swaying hula rhythm.
- Split the parts: one singer takes Bing's lead and a trio takes the Andrews Sisters' harmonies.
- Practice the Hawaiian title phrase so it rolls off the tongue.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song, set up as a duet. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Mele Kalikimaka" karaoke
Other versions
- Mele KalikimakaCover by Train2015
- TrainAlso recorded this song
More songs by Bing Crosby
- Christmas in Killarney1951 · 2:42
- Do You Hear What I Hear?1963 · 2:46
- I'll Be Home for Christmas1943 · 2:58
- Jingle Bells1943 · 2:33
- A Marshmallow World1950
- Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy1982 · 2:41
- Silent Night1935
- Silver Bells1950 · 2:35