Legendary Singer Bing Crosby Secures a Spot in the Top 10 Album Chart after over Six Decades
Legendary Singer Bing Crosby Secures a Spot in the Top 10 Album Chart after over Six Decades
Legendary singer and actor Bing Crosby, renowned for his hits during his lifetime, has been identified more with Christmas than any other theme since his demise. His non-holiday music has largely faded away, but his Christmas tunes regain popularity each December.
Crosby's estate has released numerous albums and compilations centered around Christmas throughout the decades, many of which have achieved commercial success. The most recent, Ultimate Christmas, isn't just successful; it's a significant triumph, marking Crosby's best sales in decades.
Crosby re-enters the Billboard 200 top 10 for the first time in over five decades with Ultimate Christmas, climbing from the 18th position to the 9th this week. This is his first time appearing in the highest tier in approximately 64 years, as reported by Billboard.
During the past tracking period, Ultimate Christmas recorded 50,000 equivalent units, primarily driven by streaming activity on platforms such as Spotify. Some listeners are deliberate in playing his popular holiday songs, while Crosby is also a standard on many holiday playlists. His inclusion in these popular holiday rankings likely results in a substantial number of streams that may not have occurred otherwise.
According to Billboard, Crosby's last appearance inside the top 10 on the Billboard 200 was also due to a holiday album. In 1960, his Merry Christmas collection ranked 9th after ascending to the top position in a previous year.
Since then, Crosby has never left the Billboard charts and has managed to maintain his presence on the Billboard 200. He's returned and departed the list several times throughout the years, often climbing high with Christmas projects. However, he was unable to reclaim the top 10, until now.
Surprisingly, Ultimate Christmas is only the second top 10 album on the Billboard 200 for Crosby. Besides Merry Christmas, only his latest compilation has achieved this ranking. Only eight of his releases have made it to the list, as many of his bestsellers were released before the chart was introduced.
Bing Crosby's 'Ultimate Christmas' album, a recent release from his estate, has been featured on the Billboard 200, climbing up to the 9th position. This is a significant achievement, marking Crosby's return to the top 10 of the Billboard 200 after over five decades.
The success of 'Ultimate Christmas' can be largely attributed to its impressive sales, particularly on streaming platforms like Spotify. The album's popularity during the holiday season has also seen it featured on numerous holiday playlists.
Bing Crosby's 'Ultimate Christmas' is not his first album to reach the Billboard 200's top 10. His 'Merry Christmas' collection, released in 1960, also managed to climb up to the 9th position, marking his last appearance in the top 10 on the chart.
Crosby's 'Ultimate Christmas' is part of a long line of successful Christmas albums released by his estate. These albums often re-enter the Billboard charts during the holiday season, maintaining Crosby's influence and popularity in the music industry.
Fans of Bing Crosby's Christmas music can find his songs on various charts and rankings during the holiday season. His popularity on the ultimate Christmas Billboard 200 is a testament to the enduring appeal of his Christmas music.