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(vain vanity) Looking for FReepers' choice of best rendition of "Silver Bells" for my Christmas playlist
12/4/22 | mahhhhty f

Posted on 12/04/2022 7:19:56 AM PST by martin_fierro

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To: martin_fierro

How dare you say “pleh” to the Dean Martin version.

How about Wayne Newton?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi9MzQRmHiE


21 posted on 12/04/2022 7:49:16 AM PST by lowbridge ("Let’s check with Senator Schumer before we run it" - NY Times)
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To: martin_fierro

BING! BING! BING! Accept no substitutes!


22 posted on 12/04/2022 7:50:12 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: PghBaldy

Different song, not even sure it is considered a Christmas song, but Jim Reeves’ version of “Scarlet Ribbons” is great. https://youtu.be/UAuqEajP4o0


23 posted on 12/04/2022 7:50:27 AM PST by PghBaldy (12/14/12 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: Robert DeLong

Hey, that’s not bad


24 posted on 12/04/2022 7:52:38 AM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: martin_fierro

Michael Buble with Naturally 7 - nice bass voice in background

Alan Jackson - very sweet, simple and typical Alan J!


25 posted on 12/04/2022 7:52:58 AM PST by Merrylaugh1
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To: martin_fierro

mannheimsteamroller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZdA8YDwKeQ


26 posted on 12/04/2022 7:53:53 AM PST by V K Lee (Our CONSTITUTION. Written with DIVINE assistance by very wise men. A document unlike any other.)
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To: Michael.SF.

He sure could. He used to have regular jam sessions, which were fun to listen to as they hashed out the songs, and had a good time.


27 posted on 12/04/2022 7:58:13 AM PST by Bob434 (question)
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To: V K Lee

Missing Rush and his music selections.
Especially this time of year.


28 posted on 12/04/2022 7:58:58 AM PST by V K Lee (Our CONSTITUTION. Written with DIVINE assistance by very wise men. A document unlike any other.)
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To: V K Lee

OOH WE MAY HAVE A WINNER


29 posted on 12/04/2022 8:03:48 AM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: martin_fierro
Burl Ives "Silver Bells"
30 posted on 12/04/2022 8:06:01 AM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: All; y'all
I had temporarily landed on this Brad Paisley version, but I'm not, like, wedded to the concept.
31 posted on 12/04/2022 8:09:59 AM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Meh, I dig it not. Thanks for the suggestion tho!


32 posted on 12/04/2022 8:12:55 AM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Bob434; Michael.SF.

Elvis’ Silver Bells gets my vote!


33 posted on 12/04/2022 8:18:09 AM PST by NautiNurse (There was a 2022 mid-term Red Wave...in Florida! )
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To: martin_fierro
You might like the following , playing the instrumental first and then the Bing song immediately after it:

Flute & Harp - Greensleeves (Instrumental)

Bing Crosby - A Home In The Meadow (Greensleeves)

I also like the following Bing Crosby song:

Bing Crosby - Christmas in Killarney

34 posted on 12/04/2022 8:19:32 AM PST by Robert DeLong
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To: martin_fierro

Johnny Mathis. You may also like the Tony Bennett version.


35 posted on 12/04/2022 8:22:39 AM PST by tunedin
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To: martin_fierro

How about the OG version?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uMS6tsatbSg


36 posted on 12/04/2022 8:28:48 AM PST by sam_whiskey (Peace through Strength. )
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To: martin_fierro

Bing Crosby is the most iconic version, IMO. He actually did several.

If I went with something different, I typically prefer Andy Williams singing most anything.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0HB0dhSyHA

After Andy I’d go with the one and only Elvis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC_S-H5WDPA

Great question!


37 posted on 12/04/2022 8:39:52 AM PST by Golden Eagle ( What's in YOUR injection? )
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To: Golden Eagle

If you like country, try Lady Antebellum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpcO1chekaQ


38 posted on 12/04/2022 8:51:55 AM PST by euclid216
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To: martin_fierro

No one can sing it better than Elvis,
but if you’re looking for just a musical,
upbeat version of Silver Bells, check
out The Ventures. The Ventures Christmas
album is one of my favourites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh6RoQd8gDQ&list=OLAK5uy_kQa956gua7fPtDC8xesj9gFKNcjANewns


39 posted on 12/04/2022 8:54:28 AM PST by psjones (u)
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To: V K Lee

Can’t go wrong with Mannheim Steamroller or Trans Siberian Orchestra (although I don’t believe they have done a “Silver Bells” rendition). Any of their Christmas albums are great listening.


40 posted on 12/04/2022 8:58:57 AM PST by Ratman0823 ("Failure is not an option"... Unless you are a RINO!)
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