White Christmas (song) the John Scott Trotter Orchestra and the Ken Darby Singers and for Decca Records in just 18 minutes on May 29, 1942, and it was released on July 30 as part of an album of six 78-rpm discs from the musical film "Holiday Inn". At first, Crosby did not see anything special about the song. He just said "I don't think we have any problems with that one, Irving." The song established that there could be commercially successful secular Christmas songs—in this case, written by a Jewish-American songwriter. The song initially performed poorly and was overshadowed by "Holiday Inn"'s first
Believe (Josh Groban song) Believe (Josh Groban song) "Believe" is a popular 2004 adult contemporary Christmas song from the Christmas-themed performance capture film "The Polar Express". The words and music were written by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri, and the song was performed by Josh Groban. The song is included on the film soundtrack. The song is also included on the 2011 album "Heavenly Christmas" performed by Jackie Evancho, and the deluxe edition of Groban's "Noël" album, marking the first time for inclusion on a Groban release. The songwriters received a Grammy Award in the category Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television