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Whispering Bells (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Whispering Bells'" is a song performed by The Del-Vikings (a.k.a. the Dell-Vikings). It reached #5 on the U.S. R&B chart and #9 on the U.S. pop chart in 1957. Kripp Johnson was the lead vocalist on this recording. Clarence E. Quick, who was the bass vocalist in the group, wrote the song.
The song ranked #49 on 'Billboard's' Year-End top 50 singles of 1957."1957's Best Selling Records" 'Billboard' December 23, 1957: 20
Other versions
*The Mighty Echoes released a version of the song on their 2006 album 'A Cappella Cool'.
*Jesse Winchester released a version of the song on his 2014 album 'A Reasonable Amount of Trouble'.
In popular culture
*The Del-Vikings' version of "Whispering Bells" was featured in the 1986 film 'Stand by Me' and was included in the film's soundtrack.
References
Category:1957 songs
Category:1957 singles
Category:The Del-Vikings songs
Category:Joan Baez songs
Category:Paul Simon songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Paul Simon
Category:Dot Records singles
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