Whispering Bells (song)
| "Whispering Bells" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Del-Vikings | ||||
| B-side | "Don't Be a Fool" | |||
| Released | May 27, 1957 | |||
| Genre | Doo-wop | |||
| Length | 2:15 | |||
| Label | Dot | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Fred Lowry, Clarence Quick | |||
| The Del-Vikings singles chronology | ||||
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"Whispering Bells" is a song written by Fred Lowry and Clarence Quick and performed by The Del-Vikings. It reached #5 on the U.S. R&B chart and #9 on the U.S. pop chart in 1957.[1]
The song ranked #49 on Billboard's Year-End top 50 singles of 1957.[2]
Other versions
- Joan Baez featuring Paul Simon released a version of the song paired with "Rambler Gambler on her 1989 album Speaking of Dreams. It was produced by Simon.[3]
- The Mighty Echoes released a version of the song on their 2006 album A Cappella Cool.[4]
- Paul Simon released a version of the song on 2012 re-release of the album Graceland.[5]
- Jesse Winchester released a version of the song on his 2014 album A Reasonable Amount of Trouble.[6]
In popular culture
- The Del-Vikings' version was featured in the 1986 film Stand by Me and was featured on the film's soundtrack.
- The Del-Vikings' version was featured in the 2006 The Sopranos' episode "Luxury Lounge".
References
- ↑ "The Del-Vikings, "Whispering Bells" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- ↑ "1957's Best Selling Records" Billboard December 23, 1957: 20
- ↑ "Joan Baez featuring Paul Simon, Speaking of Dreams". Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- ↑ "The Mighty Echoes, A Cappella Cool". Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- ↑ "Paul Simon, A Cappella Cool". Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- ↑ "Jesse Winchester, A Reasonable Amount of Trouble". Retrieved September 3, 2018.
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