Posted on 07/26/2018 5:22:21 PM PDT by lee martell
There used to be many songs in popular music that featured the word Bell. Which songs do YOU recall with that word in the title? For most people, the sound of a bell signified the moment something of great significance is happening. Two such examples include A. The Bells, as performed by Laura Nyro and Patti Labelle & the Bluebelles. from 1971. The song "The Bells" was written by Marvin Gaye and Iris Gordy, for the group The Originals. Laura and Patti Labelle do a fantastic take on it in the album called "It's Gonna Take A Miracle".
When I want to bring my spirits up, I listen to an album like this one. Other redos on that album include, "I met him on a Sunday. by The Shirelles, You Really Got a Hold on Me, by Smokey Robinson, and Jimmy Mack by Martha & the Vandellas. Both women are examples of pure talent and showmanship. Back then, long before Lady Marmalade, no one knew how big Labelle would become as a group. Here, they act soley as hired backup singers. Even in this understated role, Labelle gives it their all. Tricky harmonizing, gospel deliveries and just enough not to overwhelm the lead, Laura, who had a much more delicate voice.
B. Michael Oldfields :Tubular Bells.is another example. It's from the movie The Exorcist. Once you have heard it in context, you won't forget it. I'll let another poster analyze that classic album. It remains haunting to this very day.
Hells Bells. AC/DC
Damn you beat me.
Great heavy metal!
I’m cheating on my own post!
These songs don’t have the word bells in the title , but they do have the sound. You know them both.
“I Want Your Love”, by Chic.
“Rapture!” by Debbie Harry & Blondie.
May not qualify, but it’s close: Ding Dong the Witch is Dead - The Fifth Estate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LRZmFxdWBo
There is always room for that song, because there is always a good reason for it. Someone around always qualifies as The Witch.
Well I got beat on the ACDC, but here’s one from the Godfather of Rock: Hank Williams
Wedding Bells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb15YZxiW2Y
Certain parts of that Tubular Bells Suite can become hypnotic if you decide to go along for the ride.
I’m not joking.
OMG, how could we forget this one?!?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itcMLwMEeMQ
Jingle Bell Rock / Bobby Helms 1957
I like the original version better, even though it was only a local hit in LA in the final weeks of 1966. The Fifth Dimension's version scored nationally in 1969. Both versions got a lot of airplay out here.
I think that was the point back then.
I’m feeling Holly and Jolly in the middle of the summer!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.