Whispering Bells (song) explained

"Whispering Bells" is a song performed by The Del-Vikings (a.k.a. the Dell-Vikings).^[1] It reached #5 on the U.S. R&B chart and #9 on the U.S. pop chart in 1957.^[2] Kripp Johnson was the lead vocalist on this recording.^[1] Clarence E. Quick, who was the bass vocalist in the group, wrote the song.

The song ranked #49 on Billboard's Year-End top 50 singles of 1957.^[3]

Other versions

• The Mighty Echoes released a version of the song on their 2006 album A Cappella Cool.^[4]
• Jesse Winchester released a version of the song on his 2014 album A Reasonable Amount of Trouble.^[5]

In popular culture

• The Del-Vikings' version of "Whispering Bells" was featured in the 1986 film Stand by Me^[6] and was included in the film's soundtrack.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Whispering Bells - Dell-Vikings Classic 1957 Hit song with Cool Video.. www.all-about-vinylrecords.com.
2. Web site: The Del-Vikings, "Whispering Bells" Chart Positions. September 3, 2018.
3. "1957's Best Selling Records" Billboard December 23, 1957: 20
4. Web site: The Mighty Echoes, A Cappella Cool. . September 3, 2018.
5. Web site: Jesse Winchester, A Reasonable Amount of Trouble. . September 3, 2018.
6. Web site: The Del Vikings - Biography & History. AllMusic.
7. Web site: Stand by Me - Original Soundtrack - Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic.