how old was danny kaye white christmas

The song "White Christmas" was first performed by Bing Crosby in the movie "Holiday Inn" in 1942. However, the song became a massive hit when it was released as a single later that year, selling over 10 million copies in just a few months. The song was written by Irving Berlin, who was 56 years old at the time. The song was such a hit that it became one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 50 million copies sold worldwide.