Church Bells May Ring

The Willows

About Church Bells May Ring

"Church Bells May Ring" is a song written by The Willows, with songwriting credits also given to Morty Craft; Craft, a veteran arranger and talent scout, owned Melba Records, the label the Willows recorded for, and as often happened in the 1950s, label executives would give themselves a songwriting credit. There is little evidence Craft wrote the song, and according to the band members, he only paid them $200, despite the fact that the song sold well. The Willows were formed in New York City in 1952. Their original name was the Five Willows, and their song was originally called "Church Bells Are Ringing." "Church Bells May Ring" reached #11 on the U. S. R&B chart and #62 on the U. S. pop chart in 1956. Neil Sedaka played chimes on the song.  


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1999
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Church bells may ring
Church bells may ring

Church bells may ring and surely, darling
The angels will sing, I'll tell you, darling
You're the queen of my throne
You should have known, sweetheart, sweetheart
Known sweetheart

Church bells may ring and surely, darling
The angels will sing, I'll tell you, darling
You're the queen of my throne
You should have known, sweetheart
Known sweetheart

Ling a ling a ling a ling a ling, ding, dong
I love you, darling and I want you for my own
I'll give you any, anything that I own
You should have known, sweetheart
Known sweetheart

Hello, hello again, my friends
I hope that we will meet again
Ling a ling a ling ling a ling a ling
Ling a ling a ling, ding, dong

I love you, darling and I want you for my own
I'll give you any, anything that I own
You should have known, sweetheart
Known sweetheart

Hello, hello again, my friends
I hope that we will meet again
Ling a ling a ling ling a ling a ling
Ling a ling a ling ding dong

I love you, darling and I want you for my own
I'll give you any, anything that I own
You should have known

Church bells may ring
Church bells may ring
Church bells may ring
Church bells may ring
Church bells may ring

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Written by: MORTY CRAFT, THE WILLOWS

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12 facts about this song

General Fact
"Church Bells May Ring" is a popular song by The Willows, an American doo-wop group from the 1950s.
Release Year
The song was released in 1956 and quickly became one of their most popular hits.
Composition
The song was written by the group's member, Dotty Sanders, along with the assistance of Arthur Singer, Morris Bailey, and Robert Boulanger.
Genre
The song falls under the genres of Rhythm and Blues, Doo-wop, and Soul, a common style for majority of their work.
Hit Status
Upon release, "Church Bells May Ring" climbed to number 11 on the Billboard R&B chart and 62 on the pop chart.
Musical arrangement
The iconic bell sound in the song was played by Neil Sedaka, a popular American pop singer, pianist, and composer, using a multitone celeste.
Cover Versions
Many other bands and artists have covered "Church Bells May Ring" throughout the years including the American rock n roll band The 4 Seasons in 1962.
Representation
The Willows original version of "Church Bells May Ring" is well-regarded for its beautiful harmonies and is often used to represent the classic sound of the doo-wop era.
Legacy
Even after decades of its release, "Church Bells May Ring" remains one of The Willow's most streamed and downloaded tracks.
Musical Style
The four-minute song is characteristic of the mid-1950s doo-wop style, featuring tight harmonies, a smooth rhythm, and catchy lyrics.
Inspiration and Theme
The song speaks about the joy and optimism of love, a common theme in popular music during the time.
Record Label
"Church Bells May Ring" was released by Melba Records, a small independent label that housed a number of doo-wop and soul acts during the 1950s and 1960s.

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