Church Bells May Ring
The Willows
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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.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1956 and quickly became one of their most popular hits.
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CompositionThe song was written by the group's member, Dotty Sanders, along with the assistance of Arthur Singer, Morris Bailey, and Robert Boulanger.
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GenreThe song falls under the genres of Rhythm and Blues, Doo-wop, and Soul, a common style for majority of their work.
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Hit StatusUpon release, "Church Bells May Ring" climbed to number 11 on the Billboard R&B chart and 62 on the pop chart.
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Musical arrangementThe iconic bell sound in the song was played by Neil Sedaka, a popular American pop singer, pianist, and composer, using a multitone celeste.
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Cover VersionsMany 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.
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RepresentationThe 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.
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LegacyEven after decades of its release, "Church Bells May Ring" remains one of The Willow's most streamed and downloaded tracks.
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Musical StyleThe four-minute song is characteristic of the mid-1950s doo-wop style, featuring tight harmonies, a smooth rhythm, and catchy lyrics.
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Inspiration and ThemeThe song speaks about the joy and optimism of love, a common theme in popular music during the time.
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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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