The song of the day for Tuesday, December 19, 2023, is “Silver Bells.”
About This Song
“Silver Bells” was written in 1950 by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. Lyricist Evans says that the song was originally called “Tinkle Bells.” That is until composer Jay Livingston told his wife about the new song and she reminded him that the word ‘tinkle’ had another meaning and so it was changed to “Silver Bells.” It was first recorded in 1950 by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards and was also used in the 1951 movie The Lemon Drop Kid with Bob Hope, who performed the song with Marilyn Maxwell.
About This Version
Tony Bennett, with The Count Basie Orchestra, recorded “Silver Bells” in 2004 for the album A Swingin’ Christmas, released in 2008. Lee Musiker wrote the arrangement.
“Silver Bells,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas, is available on Apple Music.
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