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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 22, 2012 By Suzanne 1 Comment

Song of the Day: Silver Bells

On the Ninth Day of Tony Bennett Christmas, Saturday, December 22, 2012, the song of the day is Silver Bells.

Painting by Tony Bennett for the American Cancer Society Christmas card for 2010

About Silver Bells

Originally, composers Jay Livingston and Ray Evans wanted to call their song \”Tinkle Bells.\” Fortunately, Mr. Livingston\’s wife pointed out the alternate meaning of \”tinkle\” and so the song became Silver Bells. It was first recorded by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards in October 1950.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded Silver Bells for the 2008 A Swingin\’ Christmas. It was arranged by Lee Musiker and featured the quartet of Monty Alexander (piano), Gray Sargent (guitar), Paul Langosch (bass) and Harold Jones (drums).

Silver Bells

Listen to Silver Bells on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2008.

Silver Bells, as well as the full A Swingin\’ Christmas album, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: 12 Days of Tony Bennett Christmas, Jay Livingston, Lee Musiker, Ray Evans

Comments

  1. Nick riggio says

    December 22, 2012 at 3:27 am

    There is one truly great singer and his name is:Tony Bennett

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