Whispering_Bells_(song)

Whispering Bells (song)

Whispering Bells (song)

1957 single by The Del-Vikings

"Whispering Bells" is a song performed by The Del-Vikings (a.k.a. the Dell-Vikings).[1] It reached #5 on the U.S. R&B chart and #9 on the U.S. pop chart in 1957.[2] Kripp Johnson was the lead vocalist on this recording.[1] Clarence E. Quick, who was the bass vocalist in the group, wrote the song.

Quick Facts Single by The Del-Vikings, B-side ...

The song ranked #49 on Billboard's Year-End top 50 singles of 1957.[3]

Other versions

  • The Del-Vikings' version of "Whispering Bells" was featured in the 1986 film Stand by Me[6] and was included in the film's soundtrack.[7]

References

  1. [1]
    "Whispering Bells - Dell-Vikings Classic 1957 Hit song with Cool Video". www.all-about-vinylrecords.com.
  2. [2]
    "The Del-Vikings, "Whispering Bells" Chart Positions". Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  3. [3]
    "1957's Best Selling Records" Billboard December 23, 1957: 20
  4. [4]
    "The Mighty Echoes, A Cappella Cool". Discogs. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  5. [5]
    "Jesse Winchester, A Reasonable Amount of Trouble". AllMusic. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  6. [6]
    "The Del Vikings - Biography & History". AllMusic.
  7. [7]
    "Stand by Me - Original Soundtrack - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.


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