Silent Night
Bing Crosby
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Silent night! Holy night! All's asleep, one sole light, Just the faithful and holy pair, Lovely boy-child with curly hair, Sleep in heavenly peace! Silent night! Holy night! God's Son laughs, o how bright. Love from your holy lips shines clear, As the dawn of salvation draws near, Jesus, Lord, with your birth! Silent night! Holy night! Brought the world peace tonight, From the heavens' golden height Shows the grace of His holy might Jesus, as man on this earth! Silent night! holy night! Where today all the might Of His fatherly love us graced And then Jesus, as brother embraced. All the peoples on earth! Silent night! Holy night! Long we hoped that He might, As our Lord, free us of wrath, Since times of our fathers He hath Promised to spare all mankind! Silent night! Holy night! Sheperds first see the sight. Told by angelic Hallelujah, Sounding everywhere, both near and far: "Christ the Savior is here!"
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Written by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Original Song Creation"Silent Night" was originally written in 1818 by Josef Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber in Austria. It's one of the world's most popular and classic carols.
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Bing Crosby CoverBing Crosby recorded his rendition of "Silent Night" on May 29, 1942. The song was part of his album "Merry Christmas" which got released in 1945.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard magazine music charts.
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Historic SignificanceBing Crosby's "Silent Night" is considered one of the best-selling singles of all time, selling millions of copies across the globe.
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Linguistic AdaptationCrosby's rendition was in English, yet the original song was written in German. The English translation varies slightly from the German version.
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Musical StyleThe song is performed in the genre of traditional pop, which was predominant in the mid-1940s.
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LongevityDespite being released in the mid-20th century, Bing Crosby's rendition of "Silent Night" continues to be a popular Christmas song.
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Recording DetailsThe song was arranged by famed arranger John Scott Trotter and was backed by the Ken Darby Singers.
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Crosby's ImpactBing Crosby's rendition of "Silent Night" played a critical role in popularizing the song in America and other English-speaking regions.
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Covers InfluenceCrosby's version of "Silent Night" has been covered by numerous artists, hinting at its timeless appeal and influence in the music industry.
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