Silent Night
John Scott Trotter, Bing Crosby, Max Terr's Mixed Chorus
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(Sleep in heavenly peace) (Sleep in heavenly peace) Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright 'Round yon virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleeps in heavenly peace Sleeps in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright 'Round yon virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleeps in heavenly peace Sleeps in heavenly peace
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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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