Ding Dong, Ding Dong
George Harrison
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Ring out the old Ring in the new Ring out the old Ring in the new Ring out the false Ring in the true Ring out the old Ring in the new Ding-dong, ding-dong Ding-dong, ding-dong Ding-dong, ding-dong Ding-dong, ding-dong Yesterday, today was tomorrow And tomorrow, today will be yesterday So ring out the old Ring in the new Ring out the old Ring in the new Ring out the false Ring in the true Ring out the old Ring in the new Ding-dong, ding-dong Ding-dong, ding-dong Ding-dong, ding-dong Ding-dong, ding-dong
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Written by: George Harrison
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Ding Dong, Ding Dong" was written and performed by British musician George Harrison, who was one of the four members of the legendary rock band, The Beatles.
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Album DetailsThe song is a part of Harrison's fifth solo album, "Dark Horse", which was released in December 1974.
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Chart Performance"Ding Dong, Ding Dong" reached number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and secured the 13th spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique SoundThe song incorporates folk-rock and pop elements, establishing Harrison's unique musical style beyond The Beatles.
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Video-PresentationThe music video for the song features Harrison dressed in various costumes representing different historical periods, showing his interest in reincarnation and cyclical existence.
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Meaningful LyricsThe lyrics "Ring out the old, ring in the new" are from a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, which Harrison used to express his wish to start afresh after his difficult experiences in 1973 and 1974.
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CollaboratorsProminent musicians like Nicky Hopkins, Billy Preston, and Jim Keltner played various instruments on "Ding Dong, Ding Dong".
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Beatles HomageThe music video of the song features Harrison in a suit similar to the ones The Beatles originally used to wear. A clock in the video also shows four figures, each representing a Beatle.
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New Year's Eve FeatureDue to its celebratory and hopeful lyrics, this song is often played on radio and television broadcasts during New Year's Eve.
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Album ReceptionDespite the success of "Ding Dong, Ding Dong", the "Dark Horse" album was met with mixed reviews. However, in the years since, critics and fans have come to appreciate it more, often citing this song as a standout.
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