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Kate Smith's 1966 version [10] of "Silver Bells" became popular and has since been featured prominently in film [11] and on holiday albums. [12] Elvis Presley recorded a version which was released in 1971. [ 13 ]
Smith was born on May 1, 1907, in Greenville, Virginia, to Charlotte 'Lottie' Yarnell (née Hanby) and William Herman Smith and grew up in Washington, D.C. [5] Her father owned the Capitol News Company, distributing newspapers and magazines in the greater D.C. area. [6] She was the youngest of three daughters, the middle child dying in infancy.
Notably recorded by Paul Robeson and Kate Smith " That's Why Darkies Were Born " was a popular song written by Ray Henderson and Lew Brown . It originated in George White's Scandals of 1931, where white baritone Everett Marshall performed the song in blackface .
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Silver Bells is a 2005 Hallmark Hall of Fame Christmas made-for-television drama film starring Anne Heche and Tate Donovan based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Luanne Rice. It originally aired on CBS on November 27, 2005.
LANSING, Mich.(WLNS) — Silver Bells will take to the streets Friday in downtown Lansing to kick off the holiday season and celebrate its 40th anniversary on Friday afternoon. The celebration ...
A total of nine tracks were included in the holiday package. Eight of the album's tracks were cover versions of well-known holiday tunes. Songs covered on the album included "Silver Bells," "Winter Wonderland," "Away in a Manger" and "O Holy Night." [1] One new recording was offered as well. The third track, "Who Is This Babe," had not been ...