The Amazing Story Behind White Christmas
By Jill on Dec 23, 2010 in General
Back in 1939, a Russian Jewish immigrant songwriter was working on location for a movie in Beverly Hills for an extended time.Legend has it he was homesick while separated from his wife and
children, and at that time, wrote some parts of a song and then
stored away the incomplete, half written work in a “song trunk.”
After two years had passed, he dusted off the half written song
and put the finishing touches on it.
He called it the best song he had ever written.
It was a simple song.
54 words.
67 notes.
The songwriter was Irving Berlin.
The song was White Christmas.
It became the most sold song in the world.
To this day, it is an enduring symbol of Christmas, the spirit
of the Holiday season and evokes warm, loving memories for
millions of people.
It has been recorded countless times by countless artists and
featured in countless movies.
Irving Berlin could neither read or write musical notation but
still managed to compose over 1000 other songs, which are
considered the foundation of our American songbook.
Think about it. What an unlikely scenario.
The biggest selling song in history, the definitive Christmas
song, written by a Russian Jewish immigrant who had no exposure
to the Christmas holiday as a child.
The biggest selling song in history written by someone who
couldn’t read or write musical notation.
Don’t ever let anyone tell you you can’t do something.
What unfinished “song,” idea or project do you have stored away
somewhere, perhaps in a drawer, in a box or even in your own
What dream lives in your heart that you long to share with the
world?
What gifts have you been blessed with that you’re not giving
yet?
Perhaps the time wasn’t right, or you were not quite ready to
step into your own greatness yet.
Perhaps now is the time.
Perhaps 2011 is the year you are meant to bring it to life.
started over or picked up where you left off?
Now is your time.
As we head into 2011, you are given the chance to begin anew…
You.
Any dream.
A New Year brings New Life…
Happy Holidays!
Jill Koenig
Copyright 2010 Jill Koenig
Jill Koenig, the “Goal Guru’ is America’s Top Goals Coach.
Her passion in life is helping you Achieve your Goals and
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