Song
Silver Bells
by Bing Crosby with Carol Richards
Silver Bells is a 1950 song by Bing Crosby, 2:35 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas, Musical Instrument song themes.
Released 1950 Length 2:35
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Jay Livingston and Ray Evans song written for the film The Lemon Drop Kid. The first recording was made by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards with John Scott Trotter's orchestra and the Lee Gordon Singers on September 8, 1950 and released by Decca in October 1950; its popularity led the studio to re-shoot the song's film scene.
Performance tips
- Treat it as a duet: trade lines with a partner and blend on the chorus.
- Keep the waltz feel light and graceful rather than heavy.
- Sing the title hook gently and let the room join in on the last chorus.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song, set up as a duet. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Silver Bells" karaoke
Other versions
- Silver BellsCover by Bob Dylan2009
- Bob DylanAlso recorded this song
More songs by Bing Crosby
- Christmas in Killarney1951 · 2:42
- Do You Hear What I Hear?1963 · 2:46
- I'll Be Home for Christmas1943 · 2:58
- Jingle Bells1943 · 2:33
- A Marshmallow World1950
- Mele Kalikimaka1950 · 2:52
- Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy1982 · 2:41
- Silent Night1935