Michael Bublé Performs Impossible ‘White Christmas’ Duet with Bing Crosby

“No one can sing like Bing,” Michael Bublé says when he’s introducing the famous crooner to his audience. It’s high praise coming from Bublé, another world-renowned vocalist with five Grammys under his belt.

But how did Michael Bublé sing with Bing Crosby in 2012 when Crosby passed away in 1977?

The answer is simple: a sprinkle of CGI magic.

The Crosby you see in the video is real, no doubt. But it’s Crosby from his 1971 Christmas special The Sounds of Christmas. Don’t believe us? Then check out this clip:

While Bublé, who was born in 1975, never got the opportunity to perform with the real Crosby, their duet offers a glimpse into the magic such a pairing would’ve produced. Bublé’s velvety voice blends perfectly with Crosby’s signature baritone. The special is also brimming with humor, as Crosby rejects Bublé’s offer to sing “White Christmas” together, only to relent in the end. We have to wonder if this is how a skit between the real-life Crosby and Bublé might’ve played out.

In a way, Bublé is a contemporary Crosby: a once-in-a-generation voice that lends itself to classics like “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” and “Silver Bells.” While we’ll never see a real-life duet between Bublé and Crosby, the one showcased in the 2012 Home for the Holidays TV special is still magical.

It begs only one question: How would Bing Crosby feel if he knew, over 80 years later, that his smash hit “White Christmas” is still a holiday staple?