The song of the day for December 17, 2025, the 4th day of a Tony Bennett Christmas, is “Silver Bells,”
About This Song
“Silver Bells” was written in 1950 by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. 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 recorded “Silver Bells” in 2004 for A Swingin’ Christmas, released in 2008. The album featured The Count Basie Orchestra. Lee Musiker wrote the arrangement
“Silver Bells,” as well as A Swingin’ Christmas, is available on Apple Music.
We have a video of Tony Bennett, with The Count Basie Orchestra, singing “Silver Bells, from 2004.