The Bells of St. Mary's
Bing Crosby
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The Bells of St. Mary's Ah, hear they are calling The young loves, the true loves Who come from the sea And so my beloved When red leaves are falling The love bells shall ring out, ring out For you and me The Bells of St. Mary's Ah, hear they are calling The young loves, the true loves Who come from the sea And so my beloved When red leaves are falling The love bells shall ring out, ring out For you and me
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Written by: A. Emmett Adams, Douglas Furber
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Introduction Fact"The Bells of St. Mary's" is a popular song, best known in a version performed by Bing Crosby.
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Historical BackgroundThe song was initially originated in 1917, written by Douglas Furber with music by Australian composer, A. Emmett Adams.
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Association FactThe song was associated with the St. Mary's Church that is located in Southampton, England, as it is said to have inspired the song.
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Bing Crosby VersionBing Crosby recorded his version of this song on July 24, 1945, with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra.
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Chart SuccessCrosby's rendition of "The Bells of St. Mary's" peaked at the number two spot on Billboard charts and remained there for 10 weeks.
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Film AssociationThe song gained even more popularity after it was included in the 1945 film "The Bells of St. Mary's," starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman.
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Film Success Fact"The Bells of St. Mary's" became one of the highest-grossing films of the 1940s, further increasing the song's fame and recognition.
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Re-recording FactThe song was also re-recorded by Bing Crosby in 1954 for his album "Selections from Irving Berlin's White Christmas."
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Enduring PopularityEven though it's been over a century since its initial release, the song continues to enjoy popularity, especially during the Christmas season.
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Cover VersionsMany other artists have covered "The Bells of St. Mary's" including Andy Williams, Connie Francis, and Perry Como.
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Holiday AssociationDespite not being a holiday song per se, "The Bells of St. Mary's" is often associated with Christmas due to its bell sounds and its inclusion in Crosby's Christmas-themed performances and recordings.
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